Gold soars to record; PM calls for calmer debate; NRL beats AFL in TV battle

Tuesday 7 October 2025

The gold price has hit a new record, just shy of $US4,000 an ounce, as the shutdown of the US federal government triggers a run towards safe haven assets

And more, including:

• PM Anthony Albanese calls for Australians to turn down the temperature of public debate
• ASIC slams super funds over valuation practices
• Warren Buffet is back buying companies

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