Telstra, WES, QBE winners; green light for HECS debt relief; illegal tobacco hits ASX

Wednesday 30 July 2025

Telstra, Wesfarmers and QBE take over as the best performing large caps on the ASX. 

And more, including:

• The federal government gets a green light for its HECS debt and childcare bills. 
• The illegal tobacco trade hurts another ASX-listed victim.
• The launch of Australia’s first home made rocket is delayed again.
• A shooter kills four in midtown Manhattan, in New York.

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