
3.5pc wage rise for 2.6m workers; RBA warns on tariffs; AI takes centre stage for business
FEAR & GREED | Business News
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<p><strong>Wednesday 4 June 2025</strong></p>
<p><strong>Around 2.6m workers will receive 3.5pc more in their pay packet, pushing up real wages. </strong></p>
<p>And more, including:</p>
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<li>The Reserve Bank warns about Donald Trump’s tariffs. </li>
<li>AI takes centre stage for major companies. </li>
<li>One undecided seat remains from the federal election.</li>
<li>A truck crash releases 14m bees.</li>
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