China suspends iron ore buying; car dealer goes global; house prices tipped to jump

Thursday 2 October 2025

China puts a temporary ban on BHP’s iron ore exports, triggering fears of shortfalls for the Big Australian’s earnings and the federal budget. 

• Australia’s biggest car dealership pushes into Canada. 
• Analysts tip rising house prices in coming months. 
• The battle over Seven West and Southern Cross Media starts getting dirty. 
• President Donald Trump and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth lecture the US’s top military brass on grooming and physical fitness.

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