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Irish economic miracle explained: Why all that glitters isn't gold

Ireland's GDP soared 12.3% in 2025 — but it was a mirage. Pharma multinationals front-loaded €25.4bn of exports to the US in March alone, ahead of Trump's tariffs. Now the first quarter of 2026 sees a contraction.

Euronews

It took more than a century, but women are taking charge of Australia’s economy – here’s why it matters

For the first time in its 124-year history, Treasury will be led by a woman.

The Conversation

Looming tariff dispute between US and EU ‘extremely concerning’ – bank governor

Gabriel Makhlouf, governor of the Central Bank of Ireland, said that forecasting in a time of ‘extreme uncertainty’ is challenging.

Evening Standard

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Northern Ireland ‘tied with London for cryptocurrency ownership’

The Stormont Finance committee heard this was according to the latest available figures which date to 2021.

The Independent UK

Federal spending on social media ads doubles as government seeks ban

Could a cut in government advertising influence the tech giants?

The Canberra Times

California Inmates Say They Urgently Need Workplace Heat Standards — but the State Has Delayed Adopting Them

Where prisons are located, the way they are built, and the health condition of prisoners means deaths will likely increase with climate change, experts say.

Capital & Main

‘We remain concerned’: Senate inquiry into PwC tax scandal calls for reform, but overuse of consultants will likely continue

The final report of a Senate inquiry kicked off by the PwC scandal has finally been released.

The Conversation

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Scheme to defraud govt department rife with 'insider dealing, kickbacks'

Three men conspired to defraud the Department of Finance.

The Canberra Times

Finance has 'appropriate' strategies to deal with property conflicts

Minister asked about Colliers' 2020 conflict of interest.

The Canberra Times

Lehrmann proceedings day 18 – as it happened

This blog is now closed.

The Guardian - AU

How Comcar was seduced by a big German's boot and cabin space

Canberra will be home to a huge fleet of electric BMW Comcars.

The Canberra Times

Australia’s taxes ‘inadequate’ for ‘adequate services’, former secretary of finance warns

Michael Keating to call for revenue review at Australia Institute summit as Labor provides update on multinational tax avoidance

The Guardian - AU

And just like that, bulk fresh EV charging appears for the precinct

What happens when politicians need somewhere to recharge their Teslas.

The Canberra Times

Michael McGrath appears to tamper Budget expectations following last year's massive giveaway

The Stability Programme Update (SPU) published on Tuesday afternoon predicted a €10bn Budget surplus for 2023. Next year's surplus is calculated at €16bn.

Irish Mirror

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