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Email The Coalition has split after agreement talks broke down, with one senior party leader revealing the refused “reasonable request” that sparked the chaos.

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SA Business Journal ‘Refused’: What sparked Coalition split The Coalition has split after agreement talks broke down, with one senior party leader revealing the refused “reasonable request” that sparked the chaos. READ MORE   Rate cut coming but don’t expect much more RBA relief Most analysts are predicting an interest cut today, but borrowers beware. The chance of seeing rates below 2 per cent again appears highly unlikely any time soon. Here’s why. READ MORE   Gawler farmer’s $800k fear: ‘Never been in this situation before’ The third generation grower says he is worried he could be forced to sell land or lay off workers as he confronts a crisis unlike anything he’s battled in decades. READ MORE   ACCC eyeing Telstra over ‘misleading’ coverage claims The nation’s biggest telco could be made to pay hundreds of millions of dollars if the competition watchdog finds in favour of TPG’s claim Telstra overstated its mobile coverage. READ MORE   Popular family-run SA company’s global expansion plans A former Adelaide Central Market favourite has recruited a controversial ex-state minister to help with its big export push. READ MORE   Barefoot Investor: Why 5 per cent home deposits a ‘stupid idea’ Five per cent home deposits set to come into force next year will only push property prices higher. READ MORE   Liquidators in $70m collapse put major sites on the block Liquidators are continuing a sell-off of dairy assets run by failed ASX-listed Beston Global Food, with a surprise buyer found for a high-profile factory. READ MORE   Minister’s boast ahead of key call Anthony Albanese’s top bean counter has boasted of “good progress” on inflation ahead of a call that could make life easier or harder for millions of Aussies. READ MORE   Staggering alleged nine-figure debt ATO is chasing from Vailo founder The eye-watering amount the Australian Taxation Office claims embattled Vailo founder Aaron Hickmann’s estate owes can now be revealed. READ MORE   ASX Trader: Why this overlooked asset may be next major bull market While most investors have been focused on gold hitting record highs, another precious metal is quietly preparing for a major move. READ MORE   Fears for Aussie workers as tariffs hit hard A major Australian employer has paused operations, leaving hundreds of workers in limbo, as President Trump’s tariffs wreak havoc. READ MORE   ‘No-one was doing that’: Aussie gelato pioneer taking on the world Gelato Messina founder Nick Palumbo is gearing up for a global expansion. But it’s been a rocky road to the top for Australia’s gelato king. READ MORE   Newsletters Today's Paper +Rewards Want to change how you receive these emails? Manage your newsletter preferences or unsubscribe from this newsletter. Sent by The Advertiser, GPO Box 339, Adelaide SA 5001, Australia.