Wednesday 18 February 2026

BHP announces a bumper half year profit as its copper division earnings surpass iron ore. 
The minutes of last fortnight’s Reserve Bank board meeting suggest another rate hike is possible. 
The IMF calls on Australia to cut income taxes and lift the GST. 
Angus Taylor announces his new frontbench. 
The real story about Winter Olympic ski jumpers having injections into their penises to gain an advantage.

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Wednesday 18 February 2026
BHP announces a bumper half year profit as its copper division earnings surpass iron ore.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The minutes of last fortnight&rsquo;s Reserve Bank board meeting suggest another rate hike is possible.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The IMF calls on Australia to cut income taxes and lift the GST.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Angus Taylor announces his new frontbench.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The real story about Winter Olympic ski jumpers having injections into their penises to gain an advantage.</li>
</ul>
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BHP bumper profit, dividends; rate hikes on RBA agenda; Taylor’s new frontbench 

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