OPINION: RBA governor Michele Bullock took to the podium on Thursday on a mission to avoid a war of words with the treasurer. afr.com/policy/economy…

Australia, Japan and the US will knit their militaries more tightly together following high-level talks. afr.com/politics/feder…

Australian shares are set to edge down. US equities were mostly lower as the debate over how much the Fed should cut interest rates this month raged. afr.com/markets/equity…

The $24 billion sale of the data centre business was making waves long before this week. afr.com/chanticleer/ho…

The report into Star Entertainment’s marquee Brisbane casino examined possible criminal links with one of its business partners. afr.com/companies/game…

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The sideshow casino group is seeking relief from a government full of friends. afr.com/rear-window/st…

Wayne Swan reignites war of words with Reserve Bank; Hunter Biden pleads guilty to $2.1m tax failure; Macron turns to veteran Brexit hardman as French PM. Follow live updates. afr.com/politics/feder…

The notoriously complex area of retail payment costs is in the political spotlight, and set to force a response from the central bank. Here’s how it works. afr.com/companies/fina…

#BREAKING: Wayne Swan reignites war of words with Reserve Bank; Hunter Biden pleads guilty to $2.1m tax failure; Macron turns to veteran Brexit hardman as French PM. Follow live updates. afr.com/politics/feder…

The Republican nominee for president also said, if elected, he would create a sovereign wealth fund for the US to invest in “great national endeavours”. afr.com/world/north-am…

Shares are set to edge higher; US stocks closed mostly lower ahead of August’s jobs report; iron ore extends decline. Follow updates here. afr.com/markets/equity…

The regulator has begun legal proceedings against Michael O’Connor, alleging that he knew a full-time FirstSuper employee was still working for the union. afr.com/companies/fina…

The short-lived census row has sharply reminded the government that it cannot take its eye off the economic ball now. afr.com/politics/feder…

Step One, a bamboo underwear producer for “bigger blokes”, had a difficult start on the ASX, but a new women’s fitness range has reversed the slump. afr.com/companies/reta…

I got divorced, my father died, I cut ties with my mother, turned fifty, bought my first home of my own and did MDMA for the first time. This is an extract of the book that resulted. afr.com/life-and-luxur…

Look past the renewed pressure on iron ore prices. China needs radical surgery that its leaders appear reluctant to deliver. A prolonged period of pain looks likely. afr.com/chanticleer/au…

New documents reveal the billionaire will control 77.5 per cent of Network Ten’s ultimate owner. But this does not end the uncertainty for the home of MasterChef. afr.com/companies/medi…

OPINION: From banks to healthcare stocks, the pain of poor housing affordability – and an uneven economy – is shaping Martin Conlon’s thinking. afr.com/chanticleer/wh…

Being made redundant can be emotionally and financially devastating if you weren’t expecting it. But large lump sum payouts also present an opportunity to reset your career and finances. afr.com/wealth/persona…