Albo cuts emissions targets; job market weakens; Macquarie Group merger?

Friday 19 September 2025

The federal government reduces its commitment to cut carbon emissions, triggering criticism from all sides. 

And more, including:

• The local jobs market weakens, offering more promise of interest rate cuts in coming months. 
• A Donald Trump appointee influences US broadcaster ABC to cancel the Jimmy Kimmel show. 
• Macquarie Group reportedly discussed merging with global juggernaut Carlyle Group
• Santos’ share price tumbles after a $30 billion bid for the oil and gas giant fell over.

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