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Former US police officer Tiara Brown beats Skye Nicolson to become WBC featherweight champion

Former police officer Tiara Brown became WBC world featherweight champion by beating Skye Nicolson in a split-decision victory

Former US police officer Tiara Brown beats Skye Nicolson to become WBC featherweight champion
Australia|Economy|Election|Political

Australia government to expand scheme to help first-time property buyers as election looms

Australia's government said on Saturday it would expand a scheme to help would-be home buyers get on the property ladder, ahead of what is expected to be a closely-fought general

Australia government to expand scheme to help first-time property buyers as election looms
Australia|Education|Science

‘Unprecedented snapshot’ of Early Jurassic dinosaurs has been hiding in plain sight at a school, scientists say

‘Unprecedented snapshot’ of Early Jurassic dinosaurs has been hiding in plain sight at a school, scientists say

‘Unprecedented snapshot’ of Early Jurassic dinosaurs has been hiding in plain sight at a school, scientists say
Australia|Business|Economy|Food|Political

Australia's supermarkets grew profit margins as living costs soared, says regulator

Australia's dominant supermarket chains have benefited from wider profit margins at a time of rapidly increasing shelf prices, the competition

Australia's supermarkets grew profit margins as living costs soared, says regulator
Australia|Sports

Hamilton dismisses talk of frustration with Ferrari after excessive radio chatter

Lewis Hamilton has denied there’s frustration with Ferrari race engineer Ricciardo Adami despite frequently shutting down unnecessary radio chatter between them at the Australian Grand Prix

Hamilton dismisses talk of frustration with Ferrari after excessive radio chatter
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia employment posts surprise fall in February but jobless rate still low

Australian employment unexpectedly fell in February to end a strong run of impressive gains, in a sign that the red-hot labour market could be finally loosening a

Australia employment posts surprise fall in February but jobless rate still low
Australia|Economy|Political|World

New Zealand Defence Force looks to cut some civilian roles

The New Zealand Defence Force is looking to cut 374 civilian positions as it attempts to reduce costs and remain within its budget, it said in a statement on

New Zealand Defence Force looks to cut some civilian roles
Americas|Australia|Political|US|World

New Zealand, US relationship on strong footing, says NZ foreign minister

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said his country’s relationship with the United States is on a "strong footing” as he wrapped up a trip to Washington.

New Zealand, US relationship on strong footing, says NZ foreign minister
Australia|Business|Economy|Travel

New Zealand exits recession as fourth-quarter growth beats forecasts

New Zealand's economy grew faster than forecast in the fourth quarter, dragging the economy out of recession, but the improvement is not expected to change the

New Zealand exits recession as fourth-quarter growth beats forecasts
Australia|Business|Economy|Technology

Australia greenlights Vocus' takeover of TPG Telecom's fibre, fixed assets

Macquarie-backed fibre network Vocus Group is closer to becoming one of Australia's largest owners of underground fibre infrastructure, as the

Australia greenlights Vocus' takeover of TPG Telecom's fibre, fixed assets
Australia|Sports

Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios beats McDonald at the Miami Open for his first win in 2 1/2 years

Nick Kyrgios has won a match for the first time in nearly 2 1/2 years

Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios beats McDonald at the Miami Open for his first win in 2 1/2 years
Australia|Sports

New Zealand 15-year-old becomes youngest person to run a four-minute mile

New Zealand 15-year-old becomes youngest person to run a four-minute mile

New Zealand 15-year-old becomes youngest person to run a four-minute mile
Australia|Political|Sports

Openly gay soccer player still faces online death threats

The first openly gay man to play in Australia’s domestic soccer league says he’s still subject to death threats four years after going public about his sexuality

Openly gay soccer player still faces online death threats
Arts|Australia|Crime|Education|World

Remains of murdered Australian Aboriginal man repatriated by British university

Remains of murdered Australian Aboriginal man repatriated by British university

Remains of murdered Australian Aboriginal man repatriated by British university
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Rio Tinto backs dual-listed structure, asks shareholders to reject Pallister's bid

Mining major Rio Tinto on Wednesday backed its dual-listed structure and asked shareholders to vote against London-based hedge fund Palliser Capital's resolution to review the firm's two

Rio Tinto backs dual-listed structure, asks shareholders to reject Pallister's bid
Australia|Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Stock Markets

Australia's Myer's profit slumps; shares tank on bleak outlook

Australian department store owner Myer on Wednesday posted lower interim earnings, citing logistical challenges at a distribution centre in Victoria and strategic

Australia's Myer's profit slumps; shares tank on bleak outlook
Australia|Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology

Australia's WiseTech founder White admits to incomplete disclosure after review findings

Australia's WiseTech Global founder and executive chair admitted he should have fully disclosed details of his personal relationship to the board, after a review found his statements were

Australia's WiseTech founder White admits to incomplete disclosure after review findings
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

NZ economy to limp out of recession, backing case for more rate cuts

New Zealand’s economy likely crept out of recession in the fourth quarter but the overall growth impulse still remains weak, clearing the way for the central

NZ economy to limp out of recession, backing case for more rate cuts
Australia|Business|Economy|World

New Zealand consumer confidence weakens, survey says

Consumer confidence in New Zealand softened in the first quarter as global trade war risks and ongoing cost of living pressures weigh on confidence, a survey showed on Wednesday

New Zealand consumer confidence weakens, survey says
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Proxy advisory firm ISS backs Palliser proposal for Rio Tinto review

Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) on Tuesday urged Rio Tinto shareholders to approve a proposal to review the miner's dual-listed structure amid pressure from activist

Proxy advisory firm ISS backs Palliser proposal for Rio Tinto review
Americas|Australia|Political|Technology|World

Canada and Australia will develop new military radar system in the Arctic

Canada and Australia will develop new military radar system in the Arctic

Canada and Australia will develop new military radar system in the Arctic
Australia|Election|Political|Technology

Meta vows to curtail false content, deepfakes ahead of Australia election

Facebook and Instagram-owner Meta Platforms said on Tuesday its independent fact-checking program in Australia would help detect and remove false content and deepfakes, as it aims

Meta vows to curtail false content, deepfakes ahead of Australia election
Asia|Australia|Crime|Political|World

Australia raises concerns with China over letters targeting Hong Kong dissident in Australia

Australia Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Tuesday she had raised with China concerns over anonymous letters sent to Australians offering a

Australia raises concerns with China over letters targeting Hong Kong dissident in Australia
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Australian bank CEOs say Trump 'tariff madness' may drive up global inflation

A trade war sparked by U.S.

Australian bank CEOs say Trump 'tariff madness' may drive up global inflation
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia's central bank still more cautious than market on prospect of more rate cuts

Australia's central bank said on Tuesday it remained more cautious than the market about the prospects for further policy easing, after it cut interest rates for the

Australia's central bank still more cautious than market on prospect of more rate cuts
Australia|Business|Finance

National Australia Bank finance chief Nathan Goonan will exit to join Westpac

National Australia Bank Chief Financial Officer Nathan Goonan will leave the lender later this year to join rival Westpac, the Australian banks

National Australia Bank finance chief Nathan Goonan will exit to join Westpac
Australia|Political|Technology|World

US starts to build submarine presence on strategic Australian coast under AUKUS

In the control room of the American Virginia class attack submarine USS Minnesota, off the Western Australian coast, sonar operators adjust to the chatter of

US starts to build submarine presence on strategic Australian coast under AUKUS
Australia|Business|Economy

NZ house prices rise in February on improved buyer interest, REINZ says

New Zealand house prices rose in February on growing buyer interest as vendors set realistic prices that matched market conditions, the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ)

NZ house prices rise in February on improved buyer interest, REINZ says
Australia|Sports

McLaren's Lando Norris wins wet and wild Australian Grand Prix. Hamilton finishes 10th

McLaren’s Lando Norris has won a chaotic rain-affected Australian Grand Prix, his first victory at Albert Park, with the British driver just managing to stay ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen following a third safety car late in the race

McLaren's Lando Norris wins wet and wild Australian Grand Prix. Hamilton finishes 10th
Australia|Sports

Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout, 17, runs fastest 200m time in the world this year

Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout, 17, runs fastest 200m time in the world this year

Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout, 17, runs fastest 200m time in the world this year
Australia|Sports

Lando Norris claims victory in dramatic opening F1 race of the season as Lewis Hamilton disappoints in Ferrari debut

Lando Norris claims victory in dramatic opening F1 race of the season as Lewis Hamilton disappoints in Ferrari debut

Lando Norris claims victory in dramatic opening F1 race of the season as Lewis Hamilton disappoints in Ferrari debut
Australia|Sports

Frustrating start for Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari at F1 Australian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton’s relationship with his new Ferrari team was pressure tested in Australia, where he finished a disappointing 10th on debut, and was frustrated by a bad strategy that cost him a potential victory, and constant radio chatter throughout the difficult race won by McLaren’s Lando Norris

Frustrating start for Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari at F1 Australian Grand Prix
Australia|Celebrity|Environment|Lifestyle|World

American influencer who caused outrage after snatching a baby wombat in Australia issues apology

An American influencer who sparked outrage after posting a video of her snatching a baby wombat from its mother while in Australia apologized for her actions, saying she had acted out of concern for the young animal’s welfare

American influencer who caused outrage after snatching a baby wombat in Australia issues apology
Australia|Sports

Lewis Hamilton 8th in qualifying in Ferrari debut as Norris takes pole for F1 race in Australia

Lewis Hamilton qualified eighth-fastest in his Ferrari debut as McLaren’s Lando Norris claimed pole position for the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park

Lewis Hamilton 8th in qualifying in Ferrari debut as Norris takes pole for F1 race in Australia
Australia|Sports|World

McLaren dominates first F1 qualifying of the season at Australian GP as Lewis Hamilton finishes eighth in Ferrari debut

McLaren dominates first F1 qualifying of the season at Australian GP as Lewis Hamilton finishes eighth in Ferrari debut

McLaren dominates first F1 qualifying of the season at Australian GP as Lewis Hamilton finishes eighth in Ferrari debut
Australia|Sports

Lewis Hamilton has tough start with Ferrari, qualifying eighth in F1 Australian GP

Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari odyssey got off to a tough start after the British driver qualified in eighth for Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton has tough start with Ferrari, qualifying eighth in F1 Australian GP
Australia|Environment|Science

Wombats are cute, furry marsupials — that shouldn't be picked up

Wombats are furry, nocturnal marsupials found only in Australia

Wombats are cute, furry marsupials — that shouldn't be picked up
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia's Westpac settles auto finance class action lawsuit for $81 million

Australia's Westpac Banking Corp has reached an A$130 million ($81.84 million) settlement on a class action lawsuit against the lender over commissions paid to auto dealers over five years

Australia's Westpac settles auto finance class action lawsuit for $81 million
Australia|Business|Technology

Tesla chair exits operating partner role at Australia's biggest VC firm

Tesla chair Robyn Denholm has moved out of her role as operating partner at Australia's biggest venture capital fund, Blackbird VC, people familiar

Tesla chair exits operating partner role at Australia's biggest VC firm
Australia|Crime|Environment

US tourist filmed running off with baby wombat flees Australia after visa threat

US tourist filmed running off with baby wombat flees Australia after visa threat

US tourist filmed running off with baby wombat flees Australia after visa threat
Australia|Business|Economy

Canberra to give ANZ $1.3 billion loan guarantee to keep Pacific branches afloat

Australia will provide ANZ with a decade-long loan guarantee of A$2 billion ($1.26 billion), to ensure the bank maintains the branch network across the Pacific, a move seen as a diplomatic

Canberra to give ANZ $1.3 billion loan guarantee to keep Pacific branches afloat
Australia|Business|Economy

New Zealand manufacturing continues to expand in February, survey says

Manufacturing activity in New Zealand expanded in February, hitting the highest levels since August 2022, helped by strong results at the key index for production and new orders, a

New Zealand manufacturing continues to expand in February, survey says
Americas|Australia|Europe|Science|World

How to see the moon turn red during March’s total lunar eclipse

How to see the moon turn red during March’s total lunar eclipse

How to see the moon turn red during March’s total lunar eclipse
Australia|Science|World

This male octopus poisons the female during mating to avoid being eaten

This male octopus poisons the female during mating to avoid being eaten

This male octopus poisons the female during mating to avoid being eaten
Asia|Australia|Political|World

Australia moves to arm troops with anti-ship missiles as China threat looms

Australia is scrambling to deploy new long-range missiles as the recent arrival of powerful Chinese warships off the Australian coast delivers a sharp reminder of Beijing’s

Australia moves to arm troops with anti-ship missiles as China threat looms
Australia|Business|Economy

Workers sign petition for collective bargaining at Rio Tinto's Pilbara mine

Australia's Western Mine Workers Alliance (WMWA) said on Thursday that more than 400 workers at Rio Tinto's Paraburdoo iron ore mine in Pilbara region have signed a petition to support

Workers sign petition for collective bargaining at Rio Tinto's Pilbara mine
Australia|Education|Health|Political|Science

Australia’s top universities say U.S. funding at risk due to Trump crackdown

Australia’s top universities said on Thursday the Trump administration had cut U.S. funding to some of its researchers and asked others who receive U.S. government

Australia’s top universities say U.S. funding at risk due to Trump crackdown
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

JPMorgan holds 5% stake in mining major Rio Tinto for clients

JPMorgan Chase holds a 5.36% stake in Australia's mining conglomerate Rio Tinto for the bank's clients, an exchange filing to the local bourse showed on Thursday.

JPMorgan holds 5% stake in mining major Rio Tinto for clients
Australia|Crime|World

New Zealand police renew hunt for fugitive father and three children missing since 2021

New Zealand police renew hunt for fugitive father and three children missing since 2021

New Zealand police renew hunt for fugitive father and three children missing since 2021
Australia|Business|Crime|Environment|Political|Technology

Vandalism, weak sales hit Tesla in Australia and New Zealand

When Australian Dick Friend bought a Tesla in 2015, he was so impressed with its environmental credentials and performance that he and his wife

Vandalism, weak sales hit Tesla in Australia and New Zealand
Australia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Australia considers allowing dual-class share listings, exchange executive says

The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) is considering allowing dual-class shares to be listed for the first time as the exchange operator and the corporate

Australia considers allowing dual-class share listings, exchange executive says
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Australia won't retaliate against 'unjustified' US tariffs on steel and aluminum

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says U.S. tariffs on Australian steel and aluminum are unjustified, but his government will not retaliate with its own tariffs

Australia won't retaliate against 'unjustified' US tariffs on steel and aluminum
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Australia rules out reciprocal move on US after Trump proceeds with steel tariffs

Australia will not impose reciprocal tariffs on the United States, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday, after President Donald Trump ruled out exemptions

Australia rules out reciprocal move on US after Trump proceeds with steel tariffs
Australia|Europe|Sports

Australian snowboarder Belle Brockhoff suffers broken back after high-speed crash

Australian snowboarder Belle Brockhoff suffers broken back after high-speed crash

Australian snowboarder Belle Brockhoff suffers broken back after high-speed crash
Australia|Business|Economy

Australian consumer confidence hits 3-year high in March, survey says

Australian consumer sentiment hit a three-year high in March as slowing inflation and the first interest rate cut in over four years helped lift the gloomy mood for consumers, a

Australian consumer confidence hits 3-year high in March, survey says
Americas|Australia|Business|Economy|US

Woodside investment decision on Louisiana LNG may slip into Q2, says CEO

Australia's Woodside LNG may push a final investment decision on its Louisiana liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant into the second quarter of 2025 as

Woodside investment decision on Louisiana LNG may slip into Q2, says CEO
Australia|Business|Economy

Australia business confidence falls in February despite interest rate relief, survey says

A measure of Australian business confidence fell back into negative territory in February despite some interest rate relief from the central bank, a survey showed on Tuesday,

Australia business confidence falls in February despite interest rate relief, survey says
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia's Star names Salter Brothers as party behind $590 million refinancing play

Australia's No. 2 casino operator Star Entertainment said it has opened its books to investment group Salter Brothers for a debt refinancing proposal

Australia's Star names Salter Brothers as party behind $590 million refinancing play
Australia|Business|Europe|Travel

Sydney to London with 7 stops along the way? Qantas’ historic Kangaroo Route is back (sort of)

Sydney to London with 7 stops along the way? Qantas’ historic Kangaroo Route is back (sort of)

Sydney to London with 7 stops along the way? Qantas’ historic Kangaroo Route is back (sort of)
Australia|Crime|Political|World

A cache of explosives in Sydney provoked antisemitic terrorism fears. Police now say it was faked

Police in Australia say an explosives-filled trailer that politicians earlier described as an antisemitic terrorism plot and a foiled mass casualty event was staged by criminals in a complicated hoax

A cache of explosives in Sydney provoked antisemitic terrorism fears. Police now say it was faked
Australia|Environment|Political|World

Floodwaters still threaten parts of Australia's east coast as tropical storm cleanup begins

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has cautioned that the fallout from a vicious tropical storm over the weekend was “far from over.”

Floodwaters still threaten parts of Australia's east coast as tropical storm cleanup begins
Australia|Environment|World

Alfred raises flood risk as tropical storm whips Australian coast with wind and rain

Alfred raises flood risk as tropical storm whips Australian coast with wind and rain

Alfred raises flood risk as tropical storm whips Australian coast with wind and rain
Australia|Election|Political

West Australia's centre-left Labor party re-elected at state poll

Australia's Labor party secured re-election in Western Australia state on Saturday, as voters backed the party in a final political contest before Labor Prime Minister Anthony

West Australia's centre-left Labor party re-elected at state poll
Australia|Crime|Environment|World

Tropical low tracks west across Australian east coast leaving 1 dead and several injured

One person has died and several were injured as flooding rains lash the Australian east coast even though it avoided its first tropical cyclone in 51 years

Tropical low tracks west across Australian east coast leaving 1 dead and several injured
Australia|Crime|Environment|World

Rare cyclone weakens to a tropical low weather system as it approaches the Australian east coast

A tropical cyclone has weakened to a tropical low weather system as it approaches the Australian east coast city of Brisbane

Rare cyclone weakens to a tropical low weather system as it approaches the Australian east coast
Australia|Election|Political

Western Australia polls to test popularity of Albanese's party

Voters across the state of Western Australia headed to the polls on Saturday, setting the stage for a final political contest before Prime Minister Albanese calls a national

Western Australia polls to test popularity of Albanese's party
Australia|Crime|World

A boy with a loaded shotgun boarded a plane in Australia but was tackled by a former boxer

Police say a 17-year-old boy with a loaded shotgun boarded a plane in Australia before being restrained by a pilot and two passengers

A boy with a loaded shotgun boarded a plane in Australia but was tackled by a former boxer
Americas|Australia|Sports

Alex Condon's 'wheeling and dealing' has No. 5 Florida closing in on a No. 1 seed in March Madness

It wasn’t that long ago that Alex Condon was a point guard

Alex Condon's 'wheeling and dealing' has No. 5 Florida closing in on a No. 1 seed in March Madness
Australia|Election|Political

Australia's Albanese says he won't call election for April as cyclone approaches

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday ruled out calling a national election for April on Sunday or Monday, as had been expected, so his government can focus on an

Australia's Albanese says he won't call election for April as cyclone approaches
Australia|Environment|Political|Sports|World

Rare cyclone threatens millions on Australia’s east coast

Rare cyclone threatens millions on Australia’s east coast

Rare cyclone threatens millions on Australia’s east coast
Australia|Environment|Science|World

One moment, calm waters. The next, a 900-pound dolphin landed on their boat

A dolphin weighing more than 900 pounds appeared to fall out of the sky before landing in a small fishing boat off the coast of New Zealand, shocking the three men on board

One moment, calm waters. The next, a 900-pound dolphin landed on their boat
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|World

New Zealand’s top spy warns on China’s influence in the Pacific, backs Five Eyes

New Zealand’s top spy has warned of the security risks posed by China’s growing influence in the Pacific and said his agency would ramp up scrutiny of the Cook Islands

New Zealand’s top spy warns on China’s influence in the Pacific, backs Five Eyes
Australia|Business|Economy

Australia household spending rises for fourth month in January

Australian household spending rose for a fourth straight month in January, driven by a rise in services, although the annual pace of growth slowed, data showed on Friday.

Australia household spending rises for fourth month in January
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Star Entertainment says no deal yet over Brisbane casino with HK shareholders

Australia's Star Entertainment on Friday said it has yet to reach an agreement to sell its 50% stake in the Brisbane joint venture to its Hong Kong-based shareholders, as it navigates

Star Entertainment says no deal yet over Brisbane casino with HK shareholders
Arts|Australia|Environment|Travel

The photographer capturing the ‘indescribable magic’ of Australia’s landscapes

The photographer capturing the ‘indescribable magic’ of Australia’s landscapes

The photographer capturing the ‘indescribable magic’ of Australia’s landscapes
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Insignia opens books after Bain, CC Capital raise bid to $2.1 billion

Insignia Financial has granted access to its books to two key suitors after both Bain Capital and CC Capital raised their respective takeover bids to A$3.34 billion ($

Insignia opens books after Bain, CC Capital raise bid to $2.1 billion
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Perth Mint's gold, silver sales rise in February

The Perth Mint's gold product sales jumped in February, while silver sales rose 16% from the previous month, the refiner said on Friday, driven by strong demand.

Perth Mint's gold, silver sales rise in February
Australia|Health|Science

Common vaginal condition is really an STD, study finds

Common vaginal condition is really an STD, study finds

Common vaginal condition is really an STD, study finds
Australia|Education|Environment|Political|World

Schools are closed and public transport has stopped as rare cyclone approaches Australian coast

Schools are closed, public transport has stopped and desperate residents are getting around shortages of sandbags by buying sacks of potting mix as a region of eastern Australia is lashed by wind and rain from a rare approaching tropical cyclone

Schools are closed and public transport has stopped as rare cyclone approaches Australian coast
Australia|Business|Economy

Rio Tinto to invest $1.8 billion to develop Brockman iron ore mine in Pilbara

Rio Tinto said on Thursday it will invest $1.8 billion to develop its Brockman Syncline 1 iron ore project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

Rio Tinto to invest $1.8 billion to develop Brockman iron ore mine in Pilbara
Australia|Europe|Political|World

New Zealand sacks ambassador to UK after he questions Trump's grasp of history

New Zealand's foreign minister Winston Peters said on Thursday he had sacked the country's ambassador to the United Kingdom, after he made comments seen as critical

New Zealand sacks ambassador to UK after he questions Trump's grasp of history
Australia|Business|Economy|Travel

Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran resigns amid broader industry challenges

Air New Zealand announced on Thursday that CEO Greg Foran will step down in October after five years at the helm, as the airline navigates global supply chain disruptions and ongoing engine

Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran resigns amid broader industry challenges
Australia|Crime|Technology

Google reports scale of complaints about AI deepfake terrorism content to Australian regulator

Google has informed Australian authorities it received more than 250 complaints globally over nearly a year that its artificial intelligence software was used to make

Google reports scale of complaints about AI deepfake terrorism content to Australian regulator
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump’s second term already more disruptive than his first, Australia’s foreign minister says

Donald Trump's second presidency is already more disruptive than his first, Australia's foreign minister said on Wednesday, although she held hopes the country might still get an

Trump’s second term already more disruptive than his first, Australia’s foreign minister says
Australia|Business|Economy|Travel

Bain-owned Virgin Australia places insider Emerson at helm of the firm

Carrier Virgin Australia said on Wednesday it had picked Dave Emerson, its chief commercial officer, for its top seat, succeeding Jayne Hrdlicka, while the airline works to relist itself on

Bain-owned Virgin Australia places insider Emerson at helm of the firm
Australia|Political|World

New Zealand lawmakers told to stop complaining about use of the country's Māori name in Parliament

The speaker of New Zealand’s Parliament has told lawmakers that he will not consider further complaints about the use of the country’s Māori name, Aotearoa, in Parliament, after one sought to have it banned

New Zealand lawmakers told to stop complaining about use of the country's Māori name in Parliament
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Palliser welcomes Rio Tinto's decision to seek Australian shareholder vote on dual listing

London-based hedge fund Palliser Capital on Tuesday welcomed Rio Tinto's, decision to allow the company's Australian shareholders to vote on a resolution that seeks an independent review

Palliser welcomes Rio Tinto's decision to seek Australian shareholder vote on dual listing
Australia|Political|Technology

Big tech opposes YouTube exemption from Australia's ban on social media for children

Tech giants Facebook and Instagram owner Meta Platforms, Snapchat and TikTok have urged Australia to reconsider a decision to exempt Alphabet's YouTube from its laws

Big tech opposes YouTube exemption from Australia's ban on social media for children
Asia|Australia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

China's BYD raises $5.59 billion in share sale, Hong Kong's largest in four years

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD said on Tuesday it had raised $5.59 billion in a primary share sale that was increased in size, making it the

China's BYD raises $5.59 billion in share sale, Hong Kong's largest in four years
Australia|Business|Economy

Australia's January retail sales post small gain on food-related spending

Australian retail sales posted a small gain in January after a strong showing in the last quarter as consumer spending continued to pick up amid a slowdown in

Australia's January retail sales post small gain on food-related spending
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia's biggest bank CBA says more rate cuts are not on the horizon

The CEO of Australia's biggest bank said on Tuesday the country’s easing cycle would be “slower and shallower” than what people had been expecting, predicting that further rate cuts

Australia's biggest bank CBA says more rate cuts are not on the horizon
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia's gender pay gap improves slightly, but women still paid 18.6% less   

Australia's gender pay gap has narrowed slightly but women are still paid nearly a fifth less than men, with the finance, mining and construction

Australia's gender pay gap improves slightly, but women still paid 18.6% less     
Americas|Australia|Business|Economy|Political

Canada's biggest pension fund calls for economic diversification as tariffs hit

Canada must diversify its economy and position itself as more competitive on the global stage if tariffs promised by U.S.

Canada's biggest pension fund calls for economic diversification as tariffs hit
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Goldman Sachs CEO says Trump tariffs are meant to 'level the playing field'

U.S.

Goldman Sachs CEO says Trump tariffs are meant to 'level the playing field'
Asia|Australia|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Stocks drop as Trump says tariffs start Tuesday; euro gains

U.S. stocks ended down sharply Monday, with the S&P 500 posting its biggest daily percentage drop since December 18 after U.S.

Stocks drop as Trump says tariffs start Tuesday; euro gains
Australia|Business|Economy

New Zealand's economic missteps hasten exodus to sunnier shores

Corey Ngaru and his partner Elian Lellimo left recession-hit New Zealand for the sunshine of Australia's Gold Coast just a week ago, bidding a teary farewell to

New Zealand's economic missteps hasten exodus to sunnier shores
Australia|Crime|Sports

From Prison to the Open Championship: Australia’s Ryan Peake wins 104th New Zealand Open to clinch first major berth

From Prison to the Open Championship: Australia’s Ryan Peake wins 104th New Zealand Open to clinch first major berth

From Prison to the Open Championship: Australia’s Ryan Peake wins 104th New Zealand Open to clinch first major berth
Australia|Health|World

James Harrison, blood donor whose rare plasma saved millions of babies, dead at 88

James Harrison, blood donor whose rare plasma saved millions of babies, dead at 88

James Harrison, blood donor whose rare plasma saved millions of babies, dead at 88
Australia|Crime|Sports

After 5 years in jail, ex-gang member Peake wins New Zealand Open and qualifies for British Open

Ryan Peake, an Australian former motorcycle gang member who turned to golf to turn his life around, has earned a place at the British Open by winning the 104th New Zealand Open by one stroke

After 5 years in jail, ex-gang member Peake wins New Zealand Open and qualifies for British Open
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australian's housing market ends downturn as rate cut lifts sentiment, CoreLogic data shows

Australia's property market emerged from a shallow downturn in February as the first rate cut in over four years lifted buyer sentiment, although the still-high borrowing costs and

Australian's housing market ends downturn as rate cut lifts sentiment, CoreLogic data shows
Australia|Economy|Political

Australia government pledges temporary beer tax freeze as election looms

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday that his government would temporarily halt tax hikes on draught beer, amid sagging popularity for the governing Labor

Australia government pledges temporary beer tax freeze as election looms
Australia|Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Dozens arrested in global operation over AI-generated child sexual abuse material

Dozens arrested in global operation over AI-generated child sexual abuse material

Dozens arrested in global operation over AI-generated child sexual abuse material
Asia|Australia|Political|World

Australia criticises Thailand's deportation of Uyghurs to China

Australia "strongly disagrees" with Thailand's decision to transfer 40 Uyghurs to China against their will and has raised concerns about their treatment with the Chinese government,

Australia criticises Thailand's deportation of Uyghurs to China
Asia|Australia|Political|World

Airline pilots surprised by Chinese live-fire warning near Australia, messages show

Pilots first heard about a Chinese live-fire naval exercise near Australia last week when already in the air, receiving messages that forced some to change paths

Airline pilots surprised by Chinese live-fire warning near Australia, messages show
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Australia's TPG Telecom hits four-month peak on upbeat earnings

Shares of Australia's TPG Telecom surged to a more-than-four-month high on Friday after the telco logged a 3.4% rise in its full-year underlying earnings, driven by

Australia's TPG Telecom hits four-month peak on upbeat earnings
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Australia's Star Entertainment expects rescue offers, warns earnings may miss deadline

Australian cash-strapped casino operator Star Entertainment said it expects to receive bailout offers on Friday but warned it might not be able to file its first-half

Australia's Star Entertainment expects rescue offers, warns earnings may miss deadline
Asia|Australia|Political|World

China will not apologise for military drills off Australia's east, ambassador says

China's ambassador to Australia said on Friday his country had no reason to apologise for the military drills it conducted in international waters between Australia and New Zealand

China will not apologise for military drills off Australia's east, ambassador says
Australia|Business|Economy|World

New Zealand consumer confidence steady in February, survey shows

Consumer confidence in New Zealand slightly rose in February though the indice that tracks consumers' plans on buying a major household item remained relatively subdued, ANZ-Roy

New Zealand consumer confidence steady in February, survey shows
Australia|MidEast|Travel|World

Passengers say cabin crew put a dead body next to them on flight

An Australian couple says they were on a flight from Melbourne to Doha when the cabin crew put the body of a passenger who had died next to them. CNN's Marc Stewart reports about the incident and what the couple told CNN affiliate Nine News. CNN has reached out to Qatar Airways for comment.

Passengers say cabin crew put a dead body next to them on flight
Australia|Economy|Political|World

Australia discusses security, aid with Vanuatu amid competition with China

Australia pledged to remain the South Pacific's largest aid donor on Thursday during security and economic talks with Vanuatu, as Canberra reviews the potential

Australia discusses security, aid with Vanuatu amid competition with China
Asia|Australia|Political|World

China says Tasman Sea navy firing drills 'in line' with international law

Recent unprecedented live-fire drills by China's navy in the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand were "totally in line with international law", a

China says Tasman Sea navy firing drills 'in line' with international law
Australia|Business|Economy|Election|Political

Aussie home prices to rise only modestly this year as affordability bites: Reuters poll

Home prices in Australia will rise less quickly this year than previously thought, with only modest support from further interest rate cuts, according to a

Aussie home prices to rise only modestly this year as affordability bites: Reuters poll
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

BlackRock to reassess Australian exposure amid stretched valuations, weak growth

BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, said on Thursday it was considering shifting focus away from Australia due to stretched valuations and weak growth,

BlackRock to reassess Australian exposure amid stretched valuations, weak growth
Australia|Business|Economy

New Zealand business confidence rises as economy recovers - ANZ

New Zealand's business confidence rose in February as the economy remains on a path to recovery, an ANZ Bank survey showed on Thursday.

New Zealand business confidence rises as economy recovers - ANZ
Australia|Business|Economy

Australia Q4 business investment dips 0.2%, misses forecasts

Australian business investment unexpectedly dipped in the December quarter as a pullback in mining and construction outweighed strength in data centres, suggesting a slight drag on

Australia Q4 business investment dips 0.2%, misses forecasts
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

RBA needs to see more positive news on inflation before cutting again

Australia's central bank needs to see more positive news on inflation before cutting interest rates again, a top central bank official said on Thursday.

RBA needs to see more positive news on inflation before cutting again
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Australia's Coles profit meets Street view, dividend highest in over 5 years

Australian grocer Coles Group reported a first-half profit in line with market expectations and declared its highest dividend in at least five years on Thursday, helped by

Australia's Coles profit meets Street view, dividend highest in over 5 years
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|Travel

Australia clears Qatar-Virgin deal to spur competition in aviation market

Australia on Thursday approved Qatar Airways buying a 25% stake in Virgin Australia from U.S. private equity firm Bain Capital, posing a challenge for national flag

Australia clears Qatar-Virgin deal to spur competition in aviation market
Asia|Australia|Political|World

New Zealand's foreign minister raises concerns over China's Tasman Sea drills on Beijing visit

New Zealand's foreign minister said he had raised concerns over China's recent live-fire drills in the Tasman Sea during meetings with Chinese leaders on Wednesday.

New Zealand's foreign minister raises concerns over China's Tasman Sea drills on Beijing visit
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Qantas declares first special dividend in two decades, profit rises 11%

Australia's flag carrier Qantas Airways declared a special dividend for the first time in more than two decades, with the company also reporting a first-half profit on Thursday that rose 11

Qantas declares first special dividend in two decades, profit rises 11%
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

New Zealand home prices forecast to rise 5.0% in 2025 as interest rates fall: Reuters poll 

New Zealand home prices are expected to rise modestly this year and next following a decline in 2024, according to a Reuters poll of housing experts who

New Zealand home prices forecast to rise 5.0% in 2025 as interest rates fall: Reuters poll 
Australia|Health|Travel|World

‘I was really shocked’: Body placed next to passenger on Qatar Airways flight

‘I was really shocked’: Body placed next to passenger on Qatar Airways flight

‘I was really shocked’: Body placed next to passenger on Qatar Airways flight
Australia|Political|Sports

Matildas condemn misogynistic comments by radio host about Australian women's soccer team

The Matildas have joined in the heavy criticism of a commercial radio host’s misogynistic and crass comments about Australia’s national women’s soccer team

Matildas condemn misogynistic comments by radio host about Australian women's soccer team
Australia|Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Australian radio host and ‘Fisk’ star Marty Sheargold fired for tirade against national women’s soccer team

Australian radio host and ‘Fisk’ star Marty Sheargold fired for tirade against national women’s soccer team

Australian radio host and ‘Fisk’ star Marty Sheargold fired for tirade against national women’s soccer team
Australia|Political|US|World

Australia to review impact of Trump's USAID cuts on Pacific region, Bloomberg News reports

Australia plans to review the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's cuts to the U.S.

Australia to review impact of Trump's USAID cuts on Pacific region, Bloomberg News reports
Asia|Australia|World

What we know about Malaysia’s missing MH370 plane, 11 years on

The disappearance almost 11 years ago of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 with 239 people on board remains one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries.

What we know about Malaysia’s missing MH370 plane, 11 years on
Australia|Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Australia funds Queensland study to produce aviation fuel from sugarcane waste

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will provide A$8 million ($5 million) to technology firm Licella for a study on a biorefinery in Queensland to produce

Australia funds Queensland study to produce aviation fuel from sugarcane waste
Australia|Business|Economy

Australia's Lynas to Trump: We have the rare earths the West needs

Australia's Lynas has the rare earths the West needs and the skills to economically produce them, CEO Amanda Lacaze said, adding that tapping existing resources

Australia's Lynas to Trump: We have the rare earths the West needs
Australia|Economy|Finance

Australia January consumer prices dip in the month as housing inflation slows

Australian consumer prices dipped month-on-month in January, dragged lower by a slowdown in housing costs and a drop in holiday travel, an outcome that should help reassure

Australia January consumer prices dip in the month as housing inflation slows
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Strike, discounting hit H1 profit for Australia's Woolworths

Top Australian supermarket chain Woolworths said first-half profit fell the most in a decade as rising living costs spurred bargain-hunting and a

Strike, discounting hit H1 profit for Australia's Woolworths
Australia|Food|Lifestyle|Travel

‘World’s best’ coffee shop for 2025 named

‘World’s best’ coffee shop for 2025 named

‘World’s best’ coffee shop for 2025 named
Australia|Environment|Science|World

Three tropical cyclones are swirling in the South Pacific

Three tropical cyclones are spinning in the South Pacific, an occurrence that scientists say is unusual

Three tropical cyclones are swirling in the South Pacific
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Wall Street ends mixed as European shares gain; US yields, dollar tumble

Two major Wall Street indexes saw their fourth straight decline on Tuesday, as Treasury yields and the dollar retreated on signs of

Wall Street ends mixed as European shares gain; US yields, dollar tumble
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|US

Australia treasurer to meet US Treasury's Bessent amid push for tariff exemption

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers will meet with his U.S. counterpart Scott Bessent on Tuesday in Washington, with Canberra seeking an exemption on 25% tariffs on

Australia treasurer to meet US Treasury's Bessent amid push for tariff exemption
Australia|Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Palliser asks Rio Tinto to seek Australian shareholder vote on dual listing

London-based hedge fund Palliser Capital on Monday urged Rio Tinto to allow the company's Australian shareholders to vote on a resolution

Palliser asks Rio Tinto to seek Australian shareholder vote on dual listing
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Woodside sees $1.2 billion US LNG play paying off as Trump policies drive deals

Woodside Energy, Australia's top gas producer, is well positioned to capitalise on demand for U.S. liquefied natural gas driven by President

Woodside sees $1.2 billion US LNG play paying off as Trump policies drive deals
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Domino's Pizza Enterprises falls on slowing sales momentum, first-half profit miss

Shares of Australia's Domino's Pizza Enterprises dropped more than 11% on Tuesday, after the pizza chain operator posted lower first-half profit and a slowdown in same-

Domino's Pizza Enterprises falls on slowing sales momentum, first-half profit miss
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Australia's Zip rises on robust annual forecast, first-half cash earnings

Shares of Zip Co climbed nearly 16% on Tuesday after the Australia-based digital financial services firm said its first-half cash earnings more than doubled, and released its annual

Australia's Zip rises on robust annual forecast, first-half cash earnings
Asia|Australia|Political|World

US Coast Guard ship in Tasman Sea did not interact with Chinese navy, commander says

A U.S.

US Coast Guard ship in Tasman Sea did not interact with Chinese navy, commander says
Asia|Australia|Political|World

Australia found out about Chinese navy live-fire drills through a commercial pilot, official says

Australia found out about Chinese navy live-fire drills through a commercial pilot, official says

Australia found out about Chinese navy live-fire drills through a commercial pilot, official says
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Australian regulator pushes market operator ASX on fee transparency, competition

Australia's corporate regulator said on Tuesday the country's stock market operator would be required to publish a comparison of clearing and settlement fees against foreign

Australian regulator pushes market operator ASX on fee transparency, competition
Australia|Environment|Science|Travel

The only animal Australians are afraid of? A bird. Here’s why

The only animal Australians are afraid of? A bird. Here’s why

The only animal Australians are afraid of? A bird. Here’s why
Asia|Australia|Political|World

Live-fire drills by ‘extremely capable’ Chinese warships rattle New Zealand and Australia

Live-fire drills by ‘extremely capable’ Chinese warships rattle New Zealand and Australia

Live-fire drills by ‘extremely capable’ Chinese warships rattle New Zealand and Australia
Australia|Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment

Australian regulator fines two ex-Star Entertainment executives for breach of duty

Australia's corporate regulator said on Monday it fined two former Star Entertainment executives a combined A$240,000 ($153,096) and disqualified them from managing any companies after they

Australian regulator fines two ex-Star Entertainment executives for breach of duty
Asia|Australia|Political|World

New Zealand foreign minister to question Chinese naval activity in Beijing visit

New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters will touch down in Beijing on Tuesday for a three-day visit as relations between the two countries

New Zealand foreign minister to question Chinese naval activity in Beijing visit
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia's Perpetual ends talks with KKR on $1.4 billion sale of wealth, trust units

Australia's Perpetual Ltd has terminated talks with KKR for the A$2.2 billion ($1.4 billion) sale of its wealth management and corporate trust units and said it

Australia's Perpetual ends talks with KKR on $1.4 billion sale of wealth, trust units
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Shares of Australia's major banks take a breather after $40 billion wipe off

Shares of top Australian banks took a breather on Monday, after a sharp sell-off over the past eight sessions wiped off more than A$63 billion ($40 billion) from their market value.

Shares of Australia's major banks take a breather after $40 billion wipe off
Australia|Crime|Technology|World

Australia fines Telegram for delay in answering child abuse, terror questions

Australia's online safety regulator on Monday fined messaging platform Telegram about A$1 million ($640,000) for its delay in answering questions about measures the

Australia fines Telegram for delay in answering child abuse, terror questions
Asia|Australia|Political|World

China accuses Australia of 'hyping' Chinese naval drills

China defence ministry spokesperson Wu Qian said on Sunday that Australian complaints over recent Chinese live-fire naval drills in international waters between Australia

China accuses Australia of 'hyping' Chinese naval drills
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|US

Australia treasurer to discuss tariffs with US Treasury's Bessent in Washington

Australia's Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Sunday he would visit the United States this week to meet with U.S. counterpart Scott Bessent for talks, including about tariffs.

Australia treasurer to discuss tariffs with US Treasury's Bessent in Washington
Australia|Economy|Election|Health|Political

Australia government pledges A$8.5 billion to healthcare as election looms

Australia's Labor government on Saturday promised an extra A$8.5 billion ($5.4 billion) for the country's universal healthcare system if re-elected at a national election due by May

Australia government pledges A$8.5 billion to healthcare as election looms
Asia|Australia|Political|World

New Zealand says China navy held 2nd live-fire drill in international waters

New Zealand said the Chinese navy conducted a live-fire exercise in international waters near the Pacific nation on Saturday, a day after it held a similar drill between Australia and New

New Zealand says China navy held 2nd live-fire drill in international waters
Australia|Celebrity|Entertainment

‘Neighbours’ canceled just 2 years after revival

‘Neighbours’ canceled just 2 years after revival

‘Neighbours’ canceled just 2 years after revival
Australia|Crime|World

Over 220 lbs of cocaine found in New Zealand from a Hawaiian Airlines flight

Over 220 lbs of cocaine found in New Zealand from a Hawaiian Airlines flight

Over 220 lbs of cocaine found in New Zealand from a Hawaiian Airlines flight
Asia|Australia|Political|World

Airlines warned as Chinese navy holds live-fire exercises off Australia

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong raised concerns with her Chinese counterpart on Friday over inadequate notice

Airlines warned as Chinese navy holds live-fire exercises off Australia
Asia|Australia|Political|World

China issued 'disconcerting' warning of live-fire exercises to planes flying above, Australia says

Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles says airliners were over the Tasman Sea crossing between Australia and New Zealand when the Chinese navy warned they were flying over a secret live-fire exercise

China issued 'disconcerting' warning of live-fire exercises to planes flying above, Australia says
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

AustralianSuper fined $17 million for failure to merge duplicate accounts

AustralianSuper, the country's largest pension fund, was fined A$27 million ($17.3 million) after a court found it had failed to identify and merge duplicate member accounts, the corporate

AustralianSuper fined $17 million for failure to merge duplicate accounts
Australia|Business|Economy|Food

Guzman y Gomez shares plunge as U.S. sales slow, underlying profit misses

Mexican fast-food chain Guzman y Gomez on Friday reported first-half underlying earnings that missed estimates as declining sales at its U.S. outlets

Guzman y Gomez shares plunge as U.S. sales slow, underlying profit misses
Australia|Celebrity|Entertainment|Health

Wellness blogger Belle Gibson lied about having cancer. Years later, Australia is still chasing her

The consumer watchdog in the Australian state of Victoria said this week it's still pursuing the disgraced wellness influencer Belle Gibson, who lied about having terminal brain cancer and curing it through healthy living, for the hefty fines she was ordered to pay in 2017

Wellness blogger Belle Gibson lied about having cancer. Years later, Australia is still chasing her
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

CoStar makes $1.7 billion play for Australia property classifieds firm Domain

U.S. property data group CoStar made a A$2.65 billion ($1.69 billion) approach for Australian No. 2 real estate classifieds company Domain, swooping on a

CoStar makes $1.7 billion play for Australia property classifieds firm Domain
Australia|Business|Economy|Political

Australia's central bank cautious on rate cuts, all depends on data

Australia's central bank is cautious about cutting rates further given cost pressures in a hot labour market, but it will respond if

Australia's central bank cautious on rate cuts, all depends on data
Australia|Education|Technology|World

Australian children able to bypass age limit set by social media platforms, report shows

Children in Australia are able to easily bypass the minimum age limit imposed by social media platforms, a report by the country's online

Australian children able to bypass age limit set by social media platforms, report shows
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

US real estate firm CoStar prepares $1.7 billion bid for Australia's Domain, source says

U.S. online real estate firm CoStar is preparing a A$2.7 billion ($1.72 billion) bid for Australian property classifieds firm Domain Holdings, said a person with

US real estate firm CoStar prepares $1.7 billion bid for Australia's Domain, source says
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment

Australia launches $636 million green iron fund, offers lifeline to steel works

Australia on Thursday allocated A$1 billion ($636 million) to a fund that will support the manufacture of green iron and its supply chains, including an initial

Australia launches $636 million green iron fund, offers lifeline to steel works
Australia|Environment|World

Australia begins euthanising false killer whales after mass stranding

Dozens of false killer whales stranded on a remote beach in the Australian state of Tasmania will be euthanised after bad weather and the isolated location hampered

Australia begins euthanising false killer whales after mass stranding
Australia|Political|US|World

US ally Australia says Ukraine conflict must be resolved on Ukraine's terms

U.S. security ally Australia, which has provided A$1.5 billion in support to Ukraine in its war with Russia, said on Thursday that Moscow was the aggressor in the

US ally Australia says Ukraine conflict must be resolved on Ukraine's terms
Asia|Australia|Political|World

North Korea criticizes US over AUKUS nuclear submarine deal

North Korean state media on Thursday criticized the United States for a nuclear submarine deal with Australia under the AUKUS partnership signed in 2021, calling it a "threat to

North Korea criticizes US over AUKUS nuclear submarine deal
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Australia's Wesfarmers sees tariff inflation risk as profit beats forecast

Australia's biggest non-food retailer Wesfarmers said it may raise prices as a soft local dollar drives up supply costs and warned on Thursday that tariffs

Australia's Wesfarmers sees tariff inflation risk as profit beats forecast
Australia|Economy|Finance

Australia jobless rate rises in January even as employment booms

Australia's unemployment rate ticked higher in January even though job creation handily outpaced forecasts, data showed on Thursday, a mixed outcome that does little to

Australia jobless rate rises in January even as employment booms
Australia|Environment|Science|World

Experts give up hope for 157 false killer whales stranded on a beach in Australia's Tasmania state

Marine experts have given up hope of rescuing more than 150 false killer whales that stranded on a remote beach on Australia’s island state of Tasmania

Experts give up hope for 157 false killer whales stranded on a beach in Australia's Tasmania state
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Rio Tinto opposes bid to cut London listing, 2024 profit hits five-year low

Rio Tinto does not support a push by some shareholders to consolidate the company's dual-exchange share listing in

Rio Tinto opposes bid to cut London listing, 2024 profit hits five-year low
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Fortescue misses profit estimates, shares slide

Fortescue reported a slump in first-half profit on Thursday, missing analysts' forecasts, and said it was reconsidering the timeframes for some

Fortescue misses profit estimates, shares slide
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia's ANZ's impaired assets rise in the first quarter, shares fall

ANZ Group, Australia's fourth-biggest lender, said on Thursday that asset impairments jumped to their highest levels since 2021 in the first quarter, driven primarily by

Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Telecom giant Telstra's profit jumps, announces $476 million buyback

Top Australian telecom firm Telstra met consensus expectations for its first-half profit on the back of its mobile business and announced an A$750 million ($475.88 million

Telecom giant Telstra's profit jumps, announces $476 million buyback
Asia|Australia|Political|World

Australia says Chinese navy ships off Sydney did not pose threats

Australia is closely monitoring a Chinese navy task group in the country's exclusive economic zone off its east coast but the ships did not pose any threats as they had not breached

Australia|Business|Economy|Travel

Air NZ anticipates challenging 2025 due to engine maintenance, first-half profit drops

Air New Zealand warned on Thursday that up to 11 aircraft may remain grounded at times in the second half of fiscal 2025, which will affect its full-year earnings, after it reported an 18%

Air NZ anticipates challenging 2025 due to engine maintenance, first-half profit drops
Australia|Environment|World

90 whales stranded on Australian beach to be euthanized after failed rescue bid

90 whales stranded on Australian beach to be euthanized after failed rescue bid

90 whales stranded on Australian beach to be euthanized after failed rescue bid
Australia|Environment|World

More than 150 whales beached in Australia

Wildlife officials will euthanized 90 surviving whales stranded off the coast of Tasmania, Australia, after failed attempts to refloat them. Local officials said it was the first mass stranding of the animals in Tasmania in 50 years.

More than 150 whales beached in Australia
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy

Mitsui to buy $5.3 billion stake in Rio Tinto iron ore project

Japanese trading house Mitsui & Co said on Wednesday it would acquire a 40% stake in the Rio Tinto-operated Rhodes Ridge iron ore project in Western

Mitsui to buy $5.3 billion stake in Rio Tinto iron ore project
Australia|Crime|Political|Technology|World

Foreign spies seeking AUKUS secrets, Australia intelligence chief says

Australia's military is being targeted by foreign intelligence over its AUKUS nuclear submarine partnership with the United States and Britain, and faces growing

Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

HSBC bonus pool flat in 2024 amid cost-cut drive; headcount falls 3%

HSBC's headcount fell 3% last year and its staff bonus pool hardly changed as a new CEO sharpened focus on costs and initiated sweeping

HSBC bonus pool flat in 2024 amid cost-cut drive; headcount falls 3%
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Guzman, Wesfarmers to deliver upbeat earnings for Australian discretionary retailers

Australia's discretionary retailers are expected to report improved half-yearly earnings, investors said, as easing inflation and tax cuts encouraged

Guzman, Wesfarmers to deliver upbeat earnings for Australian discretionary retailers
Australia|Economy|Political|World

New Zealand must ‘reset’ Cook Islands ties after China pact, foreign minister says

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Wednesday his country must “reset” its relationship with the Cook Islands government after its Pacific neighbour

New Zealand must ‘reset’ Cook Islands ties after China pact, foreign minister says
Australia|Business|Economy|Political

Aboriginal group seeks $1.1 billion from Western Australia in iron ore claim

An Aboriginal group is seeking A$1.8 billion ($1.1 billion) from Western Australia in compensation after the state government allowed Fortescue to mine for iron

Aboriginal group seeks $1.1 billion from Western Australia in iron ore claim
Australia|Election|Political

Australian billionaire Palmer launches Trump-inspired political party

Australian billionaire Clive Palmer launched on Wednesday a political party he said was directly inspired by U.S.

Australian billionaire Palmer launches Trump-inspired political party
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

NZ central bank cuts rates 50bps, flags steeper easing cycle to revive frail economy

New Zealand's central bank cut its benchmark rate by 50 basis points to 3.75% on Wednesday and flagged further reductions in borrowing costs amid moderating

NZ central bank cuts rates 50bps, flags steeper easing cycle to revive frail economy
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia Q4 wages rise at slowest pace in over 2 years

Australian wages rose at the slowest annual pace in more than two years in the fourth quarter even as unemployment stayed near historic lows, suggesting the strong

Australia Q4 wages rise at slowest pace in over 2 years
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Food

Fonterra to engage potential buyers for consumer-facing businesses, appoints IPO team

Dairy giant Fonterra said on Wednesday it would engage with potential buyers of its global consumer business and integrated businesses over the coming weeks, and also named key management

Fonterra to engage potential buyers for consumer-facing businesses, appoints IPO team
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy

SingTel third-quarter net profit rises 22%

Singapore Telecommunications reported a 22% rise in its third-quarter underlying net profit on Wednesday, boosted by strong contributions from its Australian telecom unit Optus.

SingTel third-quarter net profit rises 22%
Australia|Environment|World

Dozens of false killer whales stranded on remote Australian beach

More than 150 false killer whales have been stranded on an isolated beach in the Australian state of Tasmania, with rescue crews trying to save the majority of the large dolphins

Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Borrowing strain hits Q1 profit at Australia's NAB, shares dive

National Australia Bank, the country's biggest business lender, said on Wednesday that first-quarter profit slipped as competition for customers ate

Borrowing strain hits Q1 profit at Australia's NAB, shares dive
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Political|US

Australia's Woodside in talks with at least three partners for Louisiana LNG, sources say

Woodside Energy has held talks with several potential buyers of stakes in its Louisiana liquefied natural gas plant, including Tokyo Gas, Japan's JERA and

Australia's Woodside in talks with at least three partners for Louisiana LNG, sources say
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Environment

Green steel needs incentives to work and Japan has a plan: Russell

Decarbonising steel production is one of the major challenges of the energy transition, especially given that consumers across the world show little

Green steel needs incentives to work and Japan has a plan: Russell
Americas|Australia|Sports

Kyrie Irving exploring move to play for Australia internationally but must prove ‘exceptional circumstances’

Kyrie Irving exploring move to play for Australia internationally but must prove ‘exceptional circumstances’

Kyrie Irving exploring move to play for Australia internationally but must prove ‘exceptional circumstances’
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

HSBC axes 40 dealmakers in Hong Kong as part of revamp to cut costs, source says

HSBC has laid off around 40 investment bankers in Hong Kong, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter, as part of a global

HSBC axes 40 dealmakers in Hong Kong as part of revamp to cut costs, source says
Australia|Business|Economy|Travel

Britain's Airport Coordination beats Qantas-Virgin JV to manage slots in Sydney

Britain's Airport Coordination Limited (ACL) won a government-led tender to manage takeoff and landing slots at Sydney Airport, Australia's transport minister said on

Britain's Airport Coordination beats Qantas-Virgin JV to manage slots in Sydney
Australia|Economy|Election|Finance|Political

Australia's central bank cuts rates, cautious on further easing

Australia's central bank cut rates for the first time in more than four years on Tuesday but warned it was too early to declare victory over inflation

Australia's central bank cuts rates, cautious on further easing
Australia|Economy|Finance|Political

Australian central bank cuts benchmark interest rate for the first time since October 2020

Australia’s central bank has reduced its benchmark interest rate for the first time since October 2020 as the nation’s inflation cools

Australian central bank cuts benchmark interest rate for the first time since October 2020
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Aussie "Big Four" banks cut rates, mirroring central bank

Australian "Big Four" lenders cut their interest rates by 25 basis points on Tuesday, in tandem with the central bank cutting its rates for the first time since November 2020.

Aussie "Big Four" banks cut rates, mirroring central bank
Australia|Business|Economy

Australia central bank cuts inflation forecast, labour market still tight

Australia's central bank expects underlying inflation to fall faster than previously projected as it downgraded the economic outlook, although a still

Australia central bank cuts inflation forecast, labour market still tight
Asia|Australia|Economy|Political|World

Cook Islands deal with China on economy, seabed mining spurs protest

A strategic partnership deal between China and the Cook Islands spans areas from deep-sea mining to education scholarships but excludes security

Cook Islands deal with China on economy, seabed mining spurs protest
Australia|Business|MidEast|Travel

Australia backs Virgin-Qatar Airways tie-up citing improved air services

Australia's competition watchdog on Tuesday backed a planned alliance between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways, saying it would provide air

Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Dexus pitches Australia as safe haven, plans A$2 billion asset sale

Dexus, Australia's largest office landlord, on Tuesday pitched the country as a safe harbour for investors amid geopolitical uncertainty, as it aims to sell

Dexus pitches Australia as safe haven, plans A$2 billion asset sale
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Woodside, Santos face earnings dip; growth projects in focus

Woodside Energy and Santos, Australia's top oil and gas producers, are expected to log a modest fall in annual earnings, with investors seeking more

Woodside, Santos face earnings dip; growth projects in focus
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

BHP sees steel and copper demand recovering after profit slumps to six-year low

BHP sees signs of economic recovery in China and central bank rate cuts reviving demand for steel and copper but flagged risks to global

BHP sees steel and copper demand recovering after profit slumps to six-year low
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

RBA poised, China tech booms, Japan GDP sizzles

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. 

RBA poised, China tech booms, Japan GDP sizzles
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Yen rallies on growth data, dollar steady around two-month low

The yen rose on Monday in a boost from upbeat Japanese growth data, while the dollar hovered near its lowest in two months after investors

Yen rallies on growth data, dollar steady around two-month low
Asia|Australia|Political|World

Chinese, Australian military officials had 'in-depth' exchange of views, China's defence ministry says

Chinese and Australian military officials had an "in-depth" exchange of views on bilateral and military relations, regional security and other issues of common concern, China's

Australia|Economy|Environment|Political|World

China, Cook Islands sign action plan for partnership deal

China and the Cook Islands signed an action plan last week for a comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, China's Foreign Ministry said on Monday, giving

China, Cook Islands sign action plan for partnership deal
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets

Australian insurance stocks slide after opposition leader's breakup threat

Australian insurance companies fell sharply on Monday after opposition leader Peter Dutton threatened to break them up, accusing them of

Australian insurance stocks slide after opposition leader's breakup threat
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|World

Column-China's retaliation to Trump tariffs will reshape coking coal flows, prices: Russell

China's retaliatory tariffs against U.S. energy imports is likely to be most keenly felt in the seaborne market for metallurgical coal.

Column-China's retaliation to Trump tariffs will reshape coking coal flows, prices: Russell
Australia|Crime|Election|Political|World

Australia plans to deport 3 violent criminals to Nauru

Australia will soon deport three violent criminals including a convicted murderer to Nauru even though they are not citizens of the tiny Pacific atoll, after an Australian court ruled that dangerous immigrants can no longer be imprisoned indefinitely

Australia plans to deport 3 violent criminals to Nauru
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Star gets potential lifeline as Oaktree offers refinancing; shares rally

Star Entertainment announced on Monday that U.S.-based Oaktree had offered to refinance A$650 million ($413.40 million) of its debt in what could

Star gets potential lifeline as Oaktree offers refinancing; shares rally
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Australia's BlueScope steel climbs over 3-year peak as earnings beats estimate

Shares of Australia's BlueScope Steel hit a more than 3-year high on Monday after the steelmaker's half-year underlying profit surpassed market expectations and its

Australia's BlueScope steel climbs over 3-year peak as earnings beats estimate
Australia|Business|Economy|Stock Markets|US

Australian steelmaker BlueScope sees Trump’s tariffs as a boon

BlueScope Steel, Australia's largest steelmaker, will be a beneficiary of U.S.

Australian steelmaker BlueScope sees Trump’s tariffs as a boon
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia's Westpac's first-quarter margin contracts, shares slide

Shares of Westpac Banking Corp fell as much as 6% on Monday after a core operating measure worsened in the first quarter despite an overall increase in profit helped by a

Australia's Westpac's first-quarter margin contracts, shares slide
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia's Perpetual gets new offer from KKR for its wealth, trust units

Australia's Perpetual confirmed on Monday it received a revised proposal for its wealth management and corporate trust businesses from buyout firm KKR &

Australia's Perpetual gets new offer from KKR for its wealth, trust units
Australia|Economy|Election|Political

Australia PM Albanese's approval hits lowest as voters eye change, survey shows

The majority of Australian voters want the current Labor government out of office, posing a threat to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's re-election plans just months

Australia PM Albanese's approval hits lowest as voters eye change, survey shows
Australia|Business|Economy|World

Port Hedland in Western Australia's Pilbara region reopens after Tropical Cyclone Zelia

Western Australia's Port Hedland, the world's largest iron ore hub, reopened after Tropical Cyclone Zelia hit the state's ore-rich Pilbara region, the port's operator said late on

Australia|Economy|Election|Political

Australia to put two-year ban on foreigners buying existing homes amid housing crunch

Australia will ban foreign investors from buying existing homes in the country for two years, its government said on Sunday, in an effort to boost under-pressure housing supply.

Australia to put two-year ban on foreigners buying existing homes amid housing crunch
Arts|Australia|Crime|Education|Food|Health|Lifestyle

Ballerina’s parents jailed for neglecting the daughter they bathed in attention but starved of food

Ballerina’s parents jailed for neglecting the daughter they bathed in attention but starved of food

Australia|Europe|Sports

Jannik Sinner’s deal with WADA to accept 3-month ban slammed by fellow tennis pros

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner accepting a three-month doping ban deal was slammed by his fellow tennis professionals on Saturday

Jannik Sinner’s deal with WADA to accept 3-month ban slammed by fellow tennis pros
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Two ports in Western Australia's Pilbara region reopen after Tropical Cyclone Zelia

Western Australia's ports of Dampier and Varanus Island reopened, the ports' operator said, after Tropical Cyclone Zelia hit the state's Pilbara iron ore region on Friday.

Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Cook Islands says comprehensive strategic partnership deal signed with China

The Cook Islands said on Saturday that it signed a comprehensive strategic partnership deal with China, a move expected to raise concerns in New Zealand with which it has

Cook Islands says comprehensive strategic partnership deal signed with China
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Europe|Food

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners post quarterly revenue rise on strong demand

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, a bottling unit of Coca-Cola, reported a 5% rise in fourth-quarter sales on Friday, helped by strong demand for higher-priced beverages, especially in the

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners post quarterly revenue rise on strong demand
Australia|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Stocks edge up, yields fall as US data, tariff risk gauged

A benchmark of global stocks hit a record on Friday while U.S.

Stocks edge up, yields fall as US data, tariff risk gauged
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Powerful Tropical Cyclone Zelia hits Australia's iron ore hub

Tropical Cyclone Zelia made landfall on Australia's west coast on Friday, the weather bureau said, lashing the world's largest iron ore hub with

Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Australia's HealthCo says HMC Capital among suitors for Healthscope hospitals

Australia's HealthCo Healthcare and Wellness REIT said on Friday that a consortium led by David Di Pilla's HMC Capital had approached it for a possible buyout of Healthscope hospitals.

Australia's HealthCo says HMC Capital among suitors for Healthscope hospitals
Asia|Australia|Political|World

China accuses Australia of deliberate provocation in South China Sea

China accused Australia on Friday of deliberately provoking it with a maritime patrol in the disputed South China Sea this week, saying

China accuses Australia of deliberate provocation in South China Sea
Asia|Australia|Crime

Australian and Philippine police help would-be victims avoid online love scams on Valentine's Day

Australian and Philippine authorities have taken steps on Valentine’s Day to help would-be victims avoid hurting their “hearts and bank accounts” in online love scams

Australia|Sports

Patrick Reed showered in beer after hole-in-one on party hole at LIV Golf Adelaide

Patrick Reed showered in beer after hole-in-one on party hole at LIV Golf Adelaide

Patrick Reed showered in beer after hole-in-one on party hole at LIV Golf Adelaide
Australia|Crime|US|World

Tennessee man sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife during their Fiji honeymoon

A man from Memphis, Tennessee, has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife during their honeymoon in Fiji in 2022

Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

RBA to deliver first rate cut in a short series on February 18: Reuters poll 

Easing inflation has opened the door for the Reserve Bank of Australia to begin an anticipated brief series of interest rate cuts, starting with a quarter

RBA to deliver first rate cut in a short series on February 18: Reuters poll 
Australia|Business|Economy

Global Lithium appoints new CEO in push to develop frozen project

Global Lithium Resources has appointed Dianmin Chen to run the company, after its executive chairman stepped down and shareholders approved a new board that

Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

RBNZ to cut rates by another 50 bps on February 19 on growth concerns: Reuters poll

New Zealand's central bank will follow through on plans to cut interest rates more with a 50 basis-point reduction on Wednesday to 3.75%,

RBNZ to cut rates by another 50 bps on February 19 on growth concerns: Reuters poll
Australia|Business|Economy

New Zealand manufacturing activity expands for first time in two years, survey shows

Manufacturing activity in New Zealand expanded for the first time in nearly two years, with key sub-index results for both production and new orders in positive territory, a survey

Australia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Exchange operator ASX posts rise in new listings and capital growth, shares jump

Australian exchange operator ASX said on Thursday it had recorded higher new listings and total quoted capital in the first half and flagged the momentum was continuing

Exchange operator ASX posts rise in new listings and capital growth, shares jump
Asia|Australia|Political|World

Australia and China trade blame over fighter jet incident in South China Sea

Australia has raised concerns with China over what it said on Thursday were "unsafe and unprofessional" actions by a Chinese fighter jet towards an Australian maritime patrol in the

Australia and China trade blame over fighter jet incident in South China Sea
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Australia's 50 richest now control $243 billion as Rinehart tops list again

The combined wealth of Australia's 50 richest people has climbed nearly 10% to $243 billion in the past 12 months, Forbes said on Thursday, with mining magnate Gina

Australia's 50 richest now control $243 billion as Rinehart tops list again
Americas|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

BAT takes $8 billion charge for Canadian settlement, warns on 2025 sales

British American Tobacco on Thursday said it would take a 6.2 billion pound ($7.74 billion) hit from a Canadian lawsuit and warned tax changes in Bangladesh and Australia would dent its

BAT takes $8 billion charge for Canadian settlement, warns on 2025 sales
Australia|Business|Environment|World

Tropical cyclone forces closure of ports in Western Australia's Pilbara region

Western Australia's ports of Dampier and Varanus Island will be closed at 6 p.m.

Australia|Environment|Science

Elephants trumpet, squeak and flap their ears after their complex move across an Australian city

Elephants trumpeted, touched trunks and flapped their oversized ears upon reuniting with their herd after a complex, five-day move from an urban Australian zoo to a much larger enclosure

Elephants trumpet, squeak and flap their ears after their complex move across an Australian city
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|US

Australia increased aluminium exports with US blessing, trade minister says

Australia's trade minister Don Farrell said on Thursday the country had increased aluminium supply to the U.S. with Washington's approval,

Australia increased aluminium exports with US blessing, trade minister says
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia's Treasury Wine drops planned sale of cheaper brands, cuts profit guidance

Penfolds wine producer Treasury Wine Estates pulled the sale of its cheap drinks division after failing to find an attractive offer and cut its prediction

Australia's Treasury Wine drops planned sale of cheaper brands, cuts profit guidance
Australia|Crime|Health|MidEast|Political

Australian hospital examines patient records after nurse claims to have killed Israelis

An Australian hospital is examining its patient records after a nurse claimed online to have killed Israelis

Australian hospital examines patient records after nurse claims to have killed Israelis
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Stocks tumble, dollar rallies as US inflation heats up

U.S. stock futures tumbled and the dollar rose on Wednesday after data showed consumer inflation picked up more than expected in January, underscoring Federal

Stocks tumble, dollar rallies as US inflation heats up
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Critical minerals is a meaningless term, needs new definition and strategy: Russell

The term critical minerals has become so widespread that it has effectively lost its meaning, as it could be applied to virtually every metal being

Critical minerals is a meaningless term, needs new definition and strategy: Russell
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Australia won't curb 'green' aluminium exports to US to avoid tariff, says minister

Australia's industry minister said on Wednesday the nation's plan to boost "green" aluminium exports would not be derailed by the threat of U.S. tariffs, saying

Australia|Business|Economy

BHP names Ross McEwan to replace Ken MacKenzie as chairman

BHP, the world's biggest listed mining company, said on Wednesday that former National Australia Bank CEO Ross McEwan would be its new chairman, replacing Ken

BHP names Ross McEwan to replace Ken MacKenzie as chairman
Australia|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Two nurses in Australia suspended for reportedly making antisemitic comments

Two nurses in a Sydney hospital have been suspended from work for threatening to kill Jewish patients and refusing to treat them in a video on TikTok, triggering an investigation by

Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia's CBA first-half profit climbs as economic pain for consumers wanes

Commonwealth Bank of Australia,, the country's biggest lender, said on Wednesday first-half profit rose slightly as an improving economy enabled it to

Australia's CBA first-half profit climbs as economic pain for consumers wanes
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|Travel

Australia open to acquiring collapsed regional airline Rex

The Australian government said on Wednesday it was open to acquiring collapsed airline Regional Express Holdings to ensure its regional services continue, in what

Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Australia passes tax incentives law for critical minerals

Australia's parliament has passed laws that would give production tax breaks for critical minerals and renewable hydrogen, in a boost for energy transition plans as it aims to hit

Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Gold's record highs are more than just Trump froth: Russell

Gold's surge to a fresh record high is being fuelled by fears of an escalating global trade war instigated by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Gold's record highs are more than just Trump froth: Russell
Australia|Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Political

Australia's Labor govt asks regulators to help home buyers with student debt

Australia's centre-left Labor government has asked financial regulators to help would-be home buyers with student loans to enter the property ladder as it faces a tough election

Australia's Labor govt asks regulators to help home buyers with student debt
Australia|Business|Environment|Finance|Political

Australia's Macquarie joins major banks in exiting global climate coalition

Australia's Macquarie Group said on Tuesday it would leave a global banking sector climate coalition, joining a host of North American banks that have

Australia's Macquarie joins major banks in exiting global climate coalition
Americas|Australia|Business|Health

Falling US flu vaccine rates hurt Australia's CSL profit growth

Australian biopharmaceutical company CSL said on Tuesday that falling immunisation rates in the U.S., its largest market, weighed on its vaccine sales and first-half

Falling US flu vaccine rates hurt Australia's CSL profit growth
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia's Macquarie sees 'very little' exposure in Trump's green energy war

Top Australian investment bank Macquarie Group on Tuesday downplayed its exposure to the U.S. green energy sector which has been up-ended by executive

Australia's Macquarie sees 'very little' exposure in Trump's green energy war
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says he is considering tariff exemptions on Australian steel and aluminum

U.S. President Donald Trump says he has agreed to consider a tariff exemption on Australian steel and aluminum imports after a telephone conversation with Australia’s prime minister

Trump says he is considering tariff exemptions on Australian steel and aluminum
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Valuation risks loom large over Australia's top bank CBA's first-half earnings

Commonwealth Bank of Australia's strong asset quality is expected to help the lender deliver marginal cash earnings growth in the first half, though analysts believe its

Valuation risks loom large over Australia's top bank CBA's first-half earnings
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australian consumers stay cautious in February, survey says

Australian consumer sentiment remained in the doldrums in February, a survey showed on Tuesday, failing to benefit from slowing inflation or speculation about an imminent cut in

Australian consumers stay cautious in February, survey says
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia business confidence improves even as conditions slacken, survey says

A measure of Australian business activity eased in January as sales and profits softened, a survey showed on Tuesday, though confidence got a boost amid hopes for a near-term

Australia business confidence improves even as conditions slacken, survey says
Australia|Business|Political|US|World

Trump to consider exemption for Australia on steel, aluminium tariffs

U.S.

Trump to consider exemption for Australia on steel, aluminium tariffs
Arts|Australia|Celebrity|Entertainment

Sewer fatberg of ‘grease and rags’ forces Bryan Adams to cancel Australia show

Sewer fatberg of ‘grease and rags’ forces Bryan Adams to cancel Australia show

Sewer fatberg of ‘grease and rags’ forces Bryan Adams to cancel Australia show
Asia|Australia|Political|World

New Zealand voices renewed concern as Cook Islands PM eyes agreement with China

New Zealand expressed renewed concern on Monday about the Cook Islands' prime minister travelling to China this week to sign agreements without properly

New Zealand voices renewed concern as Cook Islands PM eyes agreement with China
Americas|Australia|Business|Economy|Political

Australia says its steel, aluminium exports create American jobs

Australia's trade minister said its steel and aluminium exports to the U.S. create "good paying American jobs" and are key to shared defence

Australia says its steel, aluminium exports create American jobs
Australia|Environment|Science

Australia holds its nose for its 3rd rancid bloom of a rare corpse plant in 3 months

A rare bloom with a pungent odor like decaying flesh has opened in the Australian capital in the nation’s third such extraordinary flowering in as many months

Australia holds its nose for its 3rd rancid bloom of a rare corpse plant in 3 months
Australia|Business|Economy|Political

Australia's Global Lithium seeks government help, alleging Chinese control attempt

Australia's Global Lithium Resources is pressing the government to halt what it calls a takeover attempt by Chinese investors of its cornerstone asset ahead of

Australia's Global Lithium seeks government help, alleging Chinese control attempt
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Australia's BlueScope Steel gains on potential US tariffs on steel imports

Shares of BlueScope Steel rose to a more than two-month high on Monday, buoyed by expectation that the Australian steelmaker's U.S. business

Australia's BlueScope Steel gains on potential US tariffs on steel imports
Australia|Sports

Du Plessis beats Strickland to retain middleweight title at UFC 312

Dricus Du Plessis has defended his middleweight belt with a dominant unanimous points decision over a bloodied Sean Strickland at UFC 312 in Sydney

Australia|Business|Economy|Political|Travel

New Zealand to loosen visa rules to lure foreign investors

New Zealand will relax visa rules to attract more foreign investors, in efforts to stimulate economic growth, its centre-right government said on Sunday.

New Zealand to loosen visa rules to lure foreign investors
Australia|Political|US|World

Trump aware, supportive of AUKUS pact, US defense secretary says

U.S.

Trump aware, supportive of AUKUS pact, US defense secretary says
Australia|Environment|Science|World

The number of venomous snakes removed from this Australian yard will make you shudder

A man described feeling “the shudders” as more than 100 venomous red-bellied black snakes were removed from a pile of mulch in his Sydney backyard

The number of venomous snakes removed from this Australian yard will make you shudder
Australia|Business|Political|US|World

Australia makes $500 million AUKUS payment ahead of US defence secretary meeting

Australia has made its first $500 million payment to the United States under the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal ahead of a meeting between their defence heads on

Australia makes $500 million AUKUS payment ahead of US defence secretary meeting
Australia|Business|Economy|Food|Stock Markets

Domino's Australia franchise surges on store closures, upbeat start to second half of fiscal 2025

Shares of Australia's Domino's Pizza Enterprises were heading for their biggest intraday jump ever on Friday, after the pizza chain operator flagged the closure of 205 loss-

Domino's Australia franchise surges on store closures, upbeat start to second half of fiscal 2025
Australia|Celebrity|Education|Environment|Political|Science

A former Miss America takes her nuclear sales pitch to audiences in Australia

A former Miss America takes her nuclear sales pitch to audiences in Australia

A former Miss America takes her nuclear sales pitch to audiences in Australia
Australia|Sports

Du Plessis puts middleweight title on the line in rematch with Strickland in UFC 312

Dricus Du Plessis disagrees that his previous fight with Sean Strickland should have been a split decision

Du Plessis puts middleweight title on the line in rematch with Strickland in UFC 312
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Australian companies facing investor anger over executive pay at near record levels, says study

The number of Australian companies facing investor opposition over remuneration plans held near record levels for a second straight year in 2024, according to a study

Australian companies facing investor anger over executive pay at near record levels, says study
Australia|Environment|World

102 snakes removed from homeowner’s garden in Sydney

102 snakes removed from homeowner’s garden in Sydney

102 snakes removed from homeowner’s garden in Sydney
Australia|Environment|Science

Scientists produced world’s first kangaroo embryo through IVF. It has sparked hope for marsupial conservation

Scientists produced world’s first kangaroo embryo through IVF. It has sparked hope for marsupial conservation

Scientists produced world’s first kangaroo embryo through IVF. It has sparked hope for marsupial conservation
Australia|Crime|Political|World

Australia introduces mandatory jail time for hate crimes following surge in antisemitism

Australia introduces mandatory jail time for hate crimes following surge in antisemitism

Australia introduces mandatory jail time for hate crimes following surge in antisemitism
Australia|Political|World

New Zealanders celebrate national day amid debate over founding treaty

Thousands gathered across New Zealand on Thursday to celebrate the signing of the country’s founding document and some called for an end to government policies

New Zealanders celebrate national day amid debate over founding treaty
Australia|Election|Political

Australian lawmaker changes his name to 'Aussie Trump'

An Australian state lawmaker has changed his name to "Aussie Trump", in what he said was a protest against the country's ruling centre-left Labor Party.

Australia|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

How a wave of antisemitic attacks roiled Australia and provoked claims of foreign influence

A wave of antisemitic attacks has roiled Australia, with a dozen arrests for vandalizing or setting homes, schools, and synagogues on fire since October

Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Cook Islands PM aims to boost trade ties during China visit

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown will visit China next week, the first visit by a leader of the small South Pacific state in a decade, to help improve ties ranging from trade,

Cook Islands PM aims to boost trade ties during China visit
Australia|Crime|Political|US|World

Fiji leader raises concern in Washington over deportation of Pacific Islanders

Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka raised concerns that the mass deportation of criminals from the U.S. posed a safety risk to Pacific Island states in a meeting

Fiji leader raises concern in Washington over deportation of Pacific Islanders
Australia|Crime|Political|World

Australia passes tough hate crime laws with mandatory jail time for Nazi salutes

Australia passed tough anti-hate crime laws on Thursday, including mandatory minimum sentences for terror offences and displaying hate symbols, in a bid to tackle

Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Australian companies' high valuations face a crucial earnings test

Corporate Australia kicks off its half-year earnings in full swing next week, and while modest growth is expected, traders will scrutinise whether profits justify stretched

Australian companies' high valuations face a crucial earnings test
Australia|Business|Economy

Australia Dec goods surplus shrinks to A$5.1 billion as imports surge

Australia's surplus on trade goods narrowed sharply in December as a surge in imports of capital equipment outweighed gains in iron ore exports, data showed on Thursday.

Australia Dec goods surplus shrinks to A$5.1 billion as imports surge
Australia|Election|Political

Western Australia calls election in test for Albanese before national vote

The state of Western Australia has called an election, setting the stage for a final test for Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's centre-

Western Australia calls election in test for Albanese before national vote
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|US

News Corp beats results helped by robust growth in digital real estate

News Corp reported second-quarter results that beat analysts' estimates on Wednesday, as growth in its digital real estate, book publishing and Dow Jones segments help offset its slowing

News Corp beats results helped by robust growth in digital real estate
Americas|Australia|Sports

NFL to host first-ever regular season game in Australia in 2026

NFL to host first-ever regular season game in Australia in 2026

NFL to host first-ever regular season game in Australia in 2026
Americas|Australia|Sports

The LA Rams will be the home team in 2026 for the first NFL game in Australia

The NFL is expanding its international footprint to Australia

The LA Rams will be the home team in 2026 for the first NFL game in Australia
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Dollar slides as trade war risk recedes, yen rallies

The U.S. dollar fell to its lowest in more than a week on Wednesday as investor nerves about a global trade war abated, while the Japanese yen rallied on the back of

Dollar slides as trade war risk recedes, yen rallies
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|US

Australia's Macquarie to wind down US debt capital markets arm, Bloomberg reports

Australia's Macquarie is set to shutter its U.S. debt capital markets arm, as it plans to focus its resources on private credit, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed

Australia's Macquarie to wind down US debt capital markets arm, Bloomberg reports
Australia|Crime|Europe|Sports

Australia soccer player Sam Kerr tells racism trial UK police treated her differently

Australia women's soccer captain Sam Kerr said she felt British police treated her differently because of the colour of her skin, as she gave evidence in a London court

Australia soccer player Sam Kerr tells racism trial UK police treated her differently
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy

China has delayed or redirected 600,000 tons of wheat imports, sources say

China has delayed imports of up to 600,000 metric tons of mostly Australian wheat and offered some of these cargoes to other buyers as

China has delayed or redirected 600,000 tons of wheat imports, sources say