Thursday 22nd July 2021 

The Prime Minister baulks at reintroducing big handouts in the face of the latest COVID wave, as analysts forecast an economic contraction this quarter. 

Also today:
The ASX surges as large caps have one of the best days in months. 
The oil sector is abuzz with takeover and merger talks.
And Australia’s wine exports get some good news from the United Kingdom.

Thursday 22nd July 2021&nbsp;
The Prime Minister baulks at reintroducing big handouts in the face of the latest COVID wave, as analysts forecast an economic contraction this quarter.&nbsp;
Also today:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The ASX surges as large caps have one of the best days in months.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The oil sector is abuzz with takeover and merger talks.</li>
<li aria-level="1">And Australia&rsquo;s wine exports get some good news from the United Kingdom.</li>
</ul>

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PM rejects JobKeeper 3.0 as economy tipped to contract, oil takeover talks

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ASX up 1.6pc


Reports of ceasefire agreement


KPMG Chief Exec quits


Tony Abbott new Liberal Council president


Blue Origin rocket explodes

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ASX up 1.6pc
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Reports of ceasefire agreement
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KPMG Chief Exec quits
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Tony Abbott new Liberal Council president
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Blue Origin rocket explodes
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Afternoon Report | ASX jumps on ceasefire hopes

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Friday 29 May 2026

The federal government launches its biggest ever legal action over the manufacture of forever chemicals. 
The US and Israel strike in the Middle East, sending the ASX tumbling
Ferrari launches its first ever electric vehicle, to howls of protests 
Business investment surges on the back of data centres
Gina Rinehart once again named Australia’s richest person

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Friday 29 May 2026
The federal government launches its biggest ever legal action over the manufacture of forever chemicals.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The US and Israel strike in the Middle East, sending the ASX tumbling</li>
<li aria-level="1">Ferrari launches its first ever electric vehicle, to howls of protests&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Business investment surges on the back of data centres</li>
<li aria-level="1">Gina Rinehart once again named Australia&rsquo;s richest person</li>
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Fed govt sues 3M for $2b; Ferrari EV launch a flop; Rinehart richest Australian

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PM rejects JobKeeper 3.0 as economy tipped to contract, oil takeover talks

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