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Friday 19 September 2025

The federal government reduces its commitment to cut carbon emissions, triggering criticism from all sides. 

And more, including:

  • The local jobs market weakens, offering more promise of interest rate cuts in coming months. 
  • A Donald Trump appointee influences US broadcaster ABC to cancel the Jimmy Kimmel show. 
  • Macquarie Group reportedly discussed merging with global juggernaut Carlyle Group
  • Santos’ share price tumbles after a $30 billion bid for the oil and gas giant fell over.

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