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Coking coal producers will face extended strain
Cyclical and structural changes in global metallurgical coal markets undermine confidence in the sector
InternationalAustralian post-election fiscal conservatism is likely
Less than one month before the July 2 election, Malcolm Turnbull has staked his premiership on economic stewardship
AustraliaJapan arms industry will learn from submarine setback
Japanese exporters are taking stock after a multi-billion-dollar deal to sell submarines to Australia fell through
AustraliaAustralia's growth belies need for diversification
Australia's first-quarter growth figures are strong, but downside risks persist
AustraliaFiscal pinch will push Pacific islands closer to China
Cash-strapped small island states dependent on fishing, tourism and aid are prime candidates for outreach from Beijing
PacificGlobal iron ore market will stay oversupplied
The first-quarter price rally is proving unsustainable due to underlying market oversupply
InternationalTurnbull is the narrow favourite in Australia election
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull seeks an electoral mandate in July for his premiership, but Labor is polling close
AustraliaAustralia's 2016 budget does not boost Labor
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's government has presented its 2016 budget ahead of anticipated July 2 elections
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