Bathla’s collapse puts subcontractors on notice as insolvencies loom, the RBA faces a tough rate call amid slower growth and sticky inflation. Plus, a whole island goes on sale for around half a million dollars.

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Bathla administrators pay workers some wages as they negotiate with lenders, La Trobe Financial CEO Chris Andrews joins the program to discuss the collapsed developer. Plus, Australia’s cruise industry faces a decline despite strong demand.

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Australia’s economy grows 2.1 per cent, putting pressure on the Reserve Bank to raise rates, Bathla Group’s deadline to secure funding is extended by 24 hours. Plus, surging oil prices add to inflationary pressures.

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Property prices fall for a fifth consecutive month, while building costs soar 30 per cent in five years and push up insurance premiums. Plus, Treasury says fewer than 10 per cent of businesses have significantly adopted AI.

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US Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh has sounded the warning on inflation, the administrators Bathla Group say the business will be unable to pay its staff by Thursday. Plus, it's the final day of profit reporting season.

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Virgin Australia, Harvey Norman and PEXA report their latest results, with PEXA CEO Russell Cohen on the pressure facing the property market. Plus, Kyle Rodda recaps a wild earnings season as share prices surge and plunge on results.

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The big four banks now expect another rate rise after yesterday’s inflation data, Qantas flags higher revenue despite a $420 million oil hit. Plus, Nvidia shares soar as it forecasts 70 per cent revenue growth.

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Inflation falls to 3.5 per cent, but rate hike fears rise, Woolworths shares surge 6 per cent to a five-year high. Plus, the Future Fund announces the retirement of long-serving CEO Raff Arndt.

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Westfield has aims to be one of Australia's biggest apartment developers, the Baltha Group goes bust owing more than $3 billion. Plus, the government has positioned itself as the guardian of the superannuation system.

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Kogan shares slump despite its sales and profit rising, the latest inflation numbers will determine the next move in interest rates. Plus, despite statements from government that home prices won't fall, weak auction clearances show the opposite.

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