3.5pc wage rise for 2.6m workers; RBA warns on tariffs; AI takes centre stage for business

Wednesday 4 June 2025

Around 2.6m workers will receive 3.5pc more in their pay packet, pushing up real wages. 

And more, including:

• The Reserve Bank warns about Donald Trump’s tariffs. 
• AI takes centre stage for major companies. 
• One undecided seat remains from the federal election.
• A truck crash releases 14m bees.

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