Trump has begun another trade war. Here's a timeline of how we got here
Canada's leader laments lost friendship with US in town that sheltered stranded Americans after 9/11
Chinese EV giant BYD's fourth-quarter profit leaps 73%
You're an American in another land? Prepare to talk about the why and how of Trump 2.0
Chalk talk: Star power, top teams and No. 5 seeds headline the women's March Madness Sweet 16
Purdue returns to Sweet 16 with 76-62 win over McNeese in March Madness
Arts|Australia|Environment|Travel
The photographer capturing the ‘indescribable magic’ of Australia’s landscapes
The photographer capturing the ‘indescribable magic’ of Australia’s landscapes
March 07, 2025Australia
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$3.34 billion ($
March 06, 2025
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.
March 06, 2025
Australia|Health|Science
Common vaginal condition is really an STD, study finds
Common vaginal condition is really an STD, study finds
March 05, 2025
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
March 06, 2025
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.
March 06, 2025
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
March 06, 2025
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
March 06, 2025
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
March 05, 2025
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
March 05, 2025
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
March 05, 2025
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
March 04, 2025
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
March 04, 2025
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
March 04, 2025
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
March 03, 2025
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
March 04, 2025
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
March 04, 2025
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
March 04, 2025
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.
March 04, 2025
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US
Goldman Sachs CEO says Trump tariffs are meant to 'level the playing field'
U.S.
March 04, 2025
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.
March 03, 2025
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
March 03, 2025
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
March 03, 2025
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
March 03, 2025
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
March 02, 2025
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
March 02, 2025
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
March 01, 2025
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
February 28, 2025
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,
February 28, 2025
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
February 28, 2025
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
February 28, 2025
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
February 27, 2025
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
February 27, 2025
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
February 27, 2025
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.
February 26, 2025
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
February 27, 2025
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
February 27, 2025
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
February 27, 2025
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,
February 27, 2025
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.
February 27, 2025
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
February 27, 2025
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.
February 26, 2025
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
February 26, 2025
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
February 26, 2025
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.
February 26, 2025
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
February 26, 2025
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
February 26, 2025
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
February 26, 2025
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
February 26, 2025
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
February 26, 2025
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.
February 26, 2025
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.
March 08, 2024
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
February 26, 2025
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
February 25, 2025
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
February 26, 2025
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
February 25, 2025
Australia|Food|Lifestyle|Travel
‘World’s best’ coffee shop for 2025 named
‘World’s best’ coffee shop for 2025 named
February 26, 2025
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
February 25, 2025
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
February 25, 2025
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
February 25, 2025
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
February 24, 2025
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
February 24, 2025
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-
February 25, 2025
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
February 25, 2025
Asia|Australia|Political|World
US Coast Guard ship in Tasman Sea did not interact with Chinese navy, commander says
A U.S.
February 25, 2025
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
February 25, 2025
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
February 24, 2025
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
February 24, 2025
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
February 24, 2025
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
February 24, 2025
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
February 24, 2025
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
February 23, 2025
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.
February 24, 2025
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
February 23, 2025
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
February 23, 2025
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.
February 22, 2025
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
February 22, 2025
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
February 22, 2025
Australia|Celebrity|Entertainment
‘Neighbours’ canceled just 2 years after revival
‘Neighbours’ canceled just 2 years after revival
February 21, 2025
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
February 21, 2025
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
February 21, 2025
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
February 21, 2025
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
February 21, 2025
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
February 20, 2025
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
February 21, 2025
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
February 20, 2025
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
February 21, 2025
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
February 19, 2025
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
February 20, 2025
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
February 20, 2025
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
February 20, 2025
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
February 20, 2025
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
February 19, 2025
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
February 20, 2025
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
February 20, 2025
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
February 19, 2025
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
February 19, 2025
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
February 19, 2025
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
February 19, 2025
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
February 19, 2025
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
February 19, 2025
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%
February 19, 2025
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
February 19, 2025
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.
February 19, 2025
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
February 19, 2025
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
February 19, 2025
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
February 19, 2025
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
February 19, 2025
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
February 19, 2025
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
February 19, 2025
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.
February 19, 2025
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
February 19, 2025
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
February 19, 2025
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
February 18, 2025
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.
February 18, 2025
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
February 19, 2025
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
February 18, 2025
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
February 17, 2025
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
February 18, 2025
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’
February 18, 2025
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
February 18, 2025
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
February 18, 2025
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
February 18, 2025
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
February 18, 2025
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.
February 18, 2025
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
February 18, 2025
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
February 17, 2025
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
February 17, 2025
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
February 18, 2025
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
February 18, 2025
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
February 17, 2025
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.
February 17, 2025
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
February 17, 2025
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
February 17, 2025
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
February 17, 2025
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
February 17, 2025
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.
February 17, 2025
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
February 17, 2025
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
February 17, 2025
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
February 17, 2025
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.
February 17, 2025
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
February 16, 2025
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 &
February 16, 2025
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
February 16, 2025
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
February 15, 2025
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.
February 16, 2025
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
February 16, 2025
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
February 15, 2025
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.
February 15, 2025
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
February 15, 2025
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
February 14, 2025
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.
February 13, 2025
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
February 13, 2025
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.
February 14, 2025
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
February 14, 2025
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
February 14, 2025
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
February 14, 2025
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
February 14, 2025
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
February 14, 2025
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
February 13, 2025
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%,
February 13, 2025
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
February 13, 2025
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
February 13, 2025
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
February 13, 2025
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
February 13, 2025
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
February 13, 2025
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.
February 13, 2025
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
February 13, 2025
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,
February 13, 2025
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
February 12, 2025
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
February 12, 2025
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
February 09, 2025
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
February 12, 2025
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
February 12, 2025
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
February 12, 2025
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
February 12, 2025
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
February 11, 2025
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
February 11, 2025
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
February 11, 2025
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.
February 11, 2025
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
February 11, 2025
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
February 11, 2025
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
February 10, 2025
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
February 10, 2025
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
February 11, 2025
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
February 10, 2025
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
February 10, 2025
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
February 11, 2025
Australia|Business|Political|US|World
Trump to consider exemption for Australia on steel, aluminium tariffs
U.S.
February 10, 2025
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
February 10, 2025
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
February 10, 2025
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
February 10, 2025
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
February 10, 2025
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
February 10, 2025
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
February 10, 2025
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
February 09, 2025
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.
February 09, 2025
Australia|Political|US|World
Trump aware, supportive of AUKUS pact, US defense secretary says
U.S.
February 08, 2025
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
February 07, 2025
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
February 07, 2025
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-
February 07, 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
February 06, 2025
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
February 06, 2025
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
February 06, 2025
Australia|Environment|World
102 snakes removed from homeowner’s garden in Sydney
102 snakes removed from homeowner’s garden in Sydney
February 06, 2025
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
February 06, 2025
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
February 06, 2025
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
February 06, 2025
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.
February 06, 2025
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
February 06, 2025
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,
February 06, 2025
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
February 06, 2025
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
February 06, 2025
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
February 05, 2025
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.
February 06, 2025
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-
February 05, 2025
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
February 05, 2025
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
February 05, 2025
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
February 05, 2025
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
February 05, 2025
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
February 05, 2025
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
February 05, 2025
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
February 05, 2025
Australia|MidEast|Political|World
Australia backs two-state solution in Middle East after Trump's Gaza plan
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday the government supported a two-state solution in the Middle East, following U.S.
February 05, 2025
Australia|Economy|Health|Political|World
Australia makes gender equality key to foreign policy and aid
Gender equality will become central to Australia's foreign policy, diplomacy, trade and aid programmers under a new international strategy, Foreign Minister Penny
February 05, 2025
Americas|Australia|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment
Woman's lawsuits say sci-fi author Neil Gaiman repeatedly sexually assaulted her
A woman from New Zealand says in lawsuits that British author Neil Gaiman sexually assaulted her repeatedly when she worked as a babysitter and nanny for him and his wife
February 03, 2025
Australia|Political|Technology|World
Australia bans DeepSeek on government devices citing security concerns
Australia has banned DeepSeek from all government devices over concerns that the Chinese artificial intelligence startup poses security risks, the government said on Tuesday.
February 04, 2025
Australia|Business|Economy
Rio Tinto faces new iron ore shipping snarls due to cyclones
Rio Tinto said on Tuesday it had begun clearing iron ore ships from two Western Australian ports as two tropical cyclones offshore swell seas
February 04, 2025
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance
Australia household spending rises for third straight month in Dec
Australian household spending rose for a third straight month in December due to higher discretionary spend, data showed on Tuesday, suggesting consumption is picking up after a
February 04, 2025
Australia|Crime|World
Teenage girl killed in shark attack off Australia's east coast
A female swimmer has died in a shark attack in the waters off a popular tourist spot on Australia's east coast, authorities said.
February 03, 2025
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|US
Australia 'well prepared' to manage global trade tensions, treasurer says
Australia will not be immune from escalating global trade tensions but is confident it can navigate the changes, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Tuesday.
February 03, 2025
Americas|Australia|Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|US
US metal buyers likely to turn to Mideast, Chile as tariffs bite
U.S. companies will look to the Middle East and India for more aluminium and to Chile and Peru for copper as they seek to circumvent sweeping tariffs imposed by
February 03, 2025
Australia|Environment|World
Australia braces for more destruction as deadly floods devastate northeast
Australia braces for more destruction as deadly floods devastate northeast
February 02, 2025
Australia|Education|Entertainment|Health|Political|Technology
Despite Australia's strict social media ban for minors, a YouTube exemption poses risks
Australia's government carved out an exemption for YouTube when it passed laws banning social media access for children under 16, but some mental health and extremism
February 03, 2025
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance
Australia shoppers lured by discounts, shore up economy in 4Q
Australian retail sales dipped in December as pay back for a Black Friday splurge the month before, but discounting helped shoppers make a desperately-needed
February 03, 2025
Australia|Crime|Political|World
Australia hits right-wing online network 'Terrorgram' with sanctions
Australia on Monday imposed sanctions on extreme right-wing online network "Terrorgram" as part of its efforts to combat a rise in antisemitism and online extremism, following
February 02, 2025
Australia|Environment|World
One dead, thousands urged to evacuate as Australia's northeast battles floods
One person died on Sunday in Australia's north Queensland state in heavy flooding, authorities said, urging thousands of people to move to higher ground due to torrential rains.
February 01, 2025
Australia|Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Sydney cars, houses sprayed with antisemitic graffiti in latest attack on Australian Jews
Cars and houses in Sydney were daubed in antisemitic graffiti, police said on Sunday, the latest in a string of incidents targeting Jews in Australia's biggest city.
February 02, 2025
Australia|Environment|Science
‘Walking’ coral moves like jellyfish toward blue light, new study finds
‘Walking’ coral moves like jellyfish toward blue light, new study finds
January 31, 2025
Australia|Environment|Political|World
A New Zealand mountain is granted personhood, recognizing it as sacred for Māori
A mountain in New Zealand considered an ancestor by Indigenous people has been recognized as a legal person after a new law granted it all the rights and responsibilities of a human being
January 30, 2025
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance
New Zealand's SkyCity to settle Adelaide casino tax row
New Zealand's SkyCity Entertainment said on Friday it will pay the South Australia Treasury A$38.1 million ($23.7 million) to settle a dispute on its Adelaide casino over the tax treatment
January 31, 2025
Australia|Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Jews in Australia up security, conceal identity after spate of antisemitic attacks
Jewish students in Sydney returned to school on Friday with a heightened security presence, days after police said they foiled a planned antisemitic
January 31, 2025
Americas|Australia|Political|US|World
Marshall Islands seek US meeting as citizens 'panic' over Trump migrant crackdown
The Marshall Islands has warned citizens living in the U.S. not to open the door to immigration officials without a judicial warrant, amid fears the community is
January 31, 2025
Australia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|US
US dollar edges higher against peers amid fresh tariff threats, ECB cut
The U.S. dollar edged higher against some of its peers including the yen and euro on Thursday as markets weighed fresh tariff threats, slower-than-expected U.S.
January 30, 2025
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance
China's iron ore and coal imports ease in January, but prices diverge: Russell
China's imports of iron ore and seaborne coal are on track for a soft start to the year, with January arrivals declining to multi-month lows.
January 30, 2025
Australia|Economy|Election|Political
Australians are among the most frustrated in the world over housing, survey says
Dissatisfaction with housing in Australia reached an all-time high last year, ranking among the worst in the world, according to a survey published on Thursday, an
January 30, 2025
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
Aussie discretionary retailers hit third straight record on rate cut hopes
Australian discretionary retailers hit a record for the third straight session on Thursday, after cooling inflation data raised hopes of an interest
January 30, 2025
Australia|Crime|World
Australian authorities foil possible antisemitic attack after finding trailer packed with explosives
Australian authorities foil possible antisemitic attack after finding trailer packed with explosives
January 29, 2025
Americas|Australia|Political|US|World
Refugees accepted by US stuck in Australia under Trump freeze, says official
Dozens of refugees who arrived in Australia by boat a decade ago and expected to resettle in the United States have been affected by the Trump Administration's
January 30, 2025
Australia|Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Australia's Albanese defends antisemitism response as Israel urges more action
Israel urged Australia to do more to halt an "epidemic of antisemitism" in the country as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his government was
January 30, 2025
Australia|Crime|Health|World
Religious sect followers prayed and sang as an 8-year-old died. All 14 have been found guilty of manslaughter
Religious sect followers prayed and sang as an 8-year-old died. All 14 have been found guilty of manslaughter
January 29, 2025
Australia|Crime|World
Australia wakes to more antisemitic graffiti after a discovery of explosives was revealed by police
As three more episodes of antisemitic graffiti were discovered across Sydney on Thursday morning, Australian political leaders warned of an escalation in hatred and decried as terrorism an incident of explosives found in a trailer on the city’s outskirts
January 29, 2025
Americas|Australia|Sports
Keys reflects on winning maiden major title
The newly minted Australian Open champion Madison Keys' journey towards her first major trophy has been quite the roller coaster. Keys dominated the field in Melbourne, beating 4 of the top 10 seeds including the world's top 2 players - Iga Świątek in the semis and Aryna Sabalenka in the final. It's been a long time coming, Keys turned professional just after her 14th birthday, but there were a lot of ups and downs before her major breakthrough - just before her 30th birthday. Madison is back in the United States now, and just caught up with CNN World Sport's Don Riddell. He asked her if she'd had a chance yet to wrap her head around how it feels and what it means to finally win her first major title.
January 29, 2025
Australia|Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Australian police foil antisemitic attack involving explosives
Australian police said on Wednesday they had foiled a planned antisemitic attack after discovering a caravan containing explosives, in an
January 29, 2025
Australia|Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Antisemitic attacks escalate in Australia
Australia has been grappling with a spate of antisemitic attacks on synagogues, buildings and cars since the beginning of the Israel-Gaza war in late 2023.
January 21, 2025
Australia|Crime|Health
14 members of an Australian religious group are convicted over diabetic girl's death
Two bereaved parents and 12 fellow members of an Australian religious congregation accused of killing an 8-year-old girl by withholding her diabetes medication have been found guilty of her manslaughter
January 29, 2025
Australia|Crime|Election|Political|World
Australia to use Indigenous rangers to patrol coast for asylum seekers
Australia said on Wednesday it would enlist indigenous Aboriginal rangers to patrol its vast and remote northern coastline amid an influx of illegal fishing boats
January 29, 2025
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance
Australia's Sigma shareholders approve $5.5 billion Chemist Warehouse merger
Australia's Sigma Healthcare shareholders approved in a vote on Wednesday a merger with Chemist Warehouse to create an A$8.8 billion ($5.50 billion) pharmacy and
January 29, 2025
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology
Australia urges citizens to be cautious about using China AI model DeepSeek
Australia Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Wednesday urged Australians to be cautious when using Chinese AI model DeepSeek, the latest government to warn over its use.
January 29, 2025
Australia|Business|Economy|Food|World
Falling consumption threatens Australia's wine export rebound, industry body says
The lifting of trade tariffs by China triggered a surge in Australian wine exports last year, but it is unclear whether Chinese demand will remain strong after buyers have
January 29, 2025
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance
Australia inflation cools in Q4, opens door to rate cut
Australian consumer prices rose at the slowest pace in almost four years in the December quarter, while a pullback in housing costs helped cool core inflation and open
January 29, 2025
Australia|Business|Economy
Australia's Whitehaven Coal rises on strong second quarter output
Australia's Whitehaven Coal posted a 92.7% rise in its second-quarter production on Wednesday, aided by strong contributions from its New South Wales mines and Queensland mines, while
January 28, 2025
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance
New Zealand central banker says rates heading toward neutral level
A top New Zealand central banker said on Wednesday the official interest rate will move towards a lower, neutral level in the absence of future
January 28, 2025
Australia|Business|Entertainment|Finance
Star Entertainment to divest Star Sydney Event Centre assets as it hunts for cash
Star Entertainment said on Wednesday it would divest its Star Sydney Event Centre assets to theatre owner and operator Foundation Theatres for A$60 million ($37.51 million) as
January 28, 2025
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|US
US buyers face higher costs if Trump pursues copper, aluminium tariffs
President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on U.S. copper and aluminium imports will result in higher costs for local consumers because of a shortfall in domestic
January 28, 2025
Australia|Political|World
Tonga names crown prince as defence, foreign minister
Tonga's Crown Prince Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala has been named minister for defence and foreign affairs, taking on the key government roles in the Pacific Islands nation a week after
January 28, 2025
Australia|Business|Economy
Australia business conditions improve in December, survey shows
A measure of Australian business activity rebounded in December as Christmas demand helped the down-beaten retail sector, a survey showed on Tuesday, though confidence remained poor
January 28, 2025
Australia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
DeepSeek's low-cost model rattles Australian AI shares
Australian stocks that are exposed to the artificial intelligence wave fell sharply on Tuesday as investors feared the emergence of a low-cost AI model from Chinese
January 28, 2025
Australia|Economy|Election|Political
More voters eye opposition win in Australian election as PM's ratings slump, poll shows
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's approval fell to its lowest level since the 2022 election, while more voters for the first time expected the conservative
January 27, 2025
Australia|Political|World
New Zealand reviews Kiribati aid programme after presidential snub
The New Zealand government said it is reviewing its development aid programme with the Pacific nation of Kiribati after the country's president cancelled a
January 27, 2025
Australia|Crime|Europe|Sports
Alexander Zverev heckled by fan for domestic violence accusations after losing Australian Open final
Alexander Zverev heckled by fan for domestic violence accusations after losing Australian Open final
January 27, 2025
Australia|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine replaces commander of eastern front after Russia captures another town
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy replaced the commander of the eastern front, the most heated battlefield of the Ukraine war, after Russian forces captured
January 27, 2025
Australia|Sports
Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner's style draws comparisons to Novak Djokovic
It's hard to watch the way Jannik Sinner plays tennis and not think of Novak Djokovic
January 26, 2025
Australia|Environment|World
Extreme fire danger grips Australia's southeast amid heatwave
Australia's southeast sweltered in a heatwave on Monday, raising the bushfire risk and prompting authorities to issue fire bans for several parts of Victoria state.
January 27, 2025
Australia|Sports
Australian Open men’s final: Can Alexander Zverev topple defending champion Jannik Sinner for first grand slam title?
Australian Open men’s final: Can Alexander Zverev topple defending champion Jannik Sinner for first grand slam title?
January 25, 2025
Australia|Sports
Jannik Sinner defends Australian Open title, comfortably defeating Alexander Zverev in men’s final
Jannik Sinner defends Australian Open title, comfortably defeating Alexander Zverev in men’s final
January 26, 2025
Australia|Business|Crime|Political|World
Australia is grappling with a rise in antisemitic attacks. Police are investigating links to paid criminals
Australia is grappling with a rise in antisemitic attacks. Police are investigating links to paid criminals
January 26, 2025
Australia|Sports
Jannik Sinner beats Alexander Zverev in 3 sets for his second Australian Open title in a row
Jannik Sinner has defeated Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3 to claim his second consecutive Australian Open championship
January 25, 2025
Australia|Sports
Australian Open: Alexander Zverev loses a third Grand Slam final, this time to Jannik Sinner
Alexander Zverev says he is feeling down and emotional after once again coming within one win of earning his first Grand Slam title
January 26, 2025
Australia|Crime|Sports
Names of Australian Open runner-up Zverev's past accusers shouted out during trophy ceremony
Moments after Alexander Zverev’s loss in the Australian Open final, a person in the stadium yelled out the names of two of the tennis star's ex-girlfriends who have accused him of physical abuse in the past, saying “Australia believes” them
January 26, 2025
Australia|Sports
Australian Open 2025: How to watch on TV, betting odds and more to know
Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3 to claim his second consecutive Australian Open championship
January 07, 2025
Australia|Political|World
Monuments defaced as Australians protest, celebrate national day
Two historic statues were damaged in Melbourne ahead of Australia Day celebrations on Sunday, with tens of thousands of people across the country joining
January 26, 2025
Australia|Election|Political
Australians celebrate and protest the anniversary of British colonization
Australians are celebrating and protesting across the country as Australia Day draws attention to political differences over Indigenous rights months out from a federal election
January 26, 2025
Australia|Sports
Be brave. That's what Madison Keys kept telling herself on the way to winning the Australian Open
Madison Keys says she kept telling herself to be brave down the stretch of a tight third set in the Australian Open final against two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka
January 26, 2025
Australia|Sports
Novak Djokovic takes a jab at injury 'experts' by posting a picture of an MRI of his left hamstring
Novak Djokovic has posted a scan of his injured left hamstring on social media more than 24 hours after being booed at the Australian Open when he quit playing one set into his semifinal because of what he said was a torn muscle
January 25, 2025
Australia|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports
Australian Open champion Madison Keys credits therapy with helping her off a tennis court and on
Australian Open champion Madison Keys credits therapy with helping her understand herself, and that helped her become a better tennis player
January 25, 2025
Australia|Sports|US
Madison Keys looks for first major title at Australian Open, while Aryna Sabalenka hopes to ‘put my name into history’
Madison Keys looks for first major title at Australian Open, while Aryna Sabalenka hopes to ‘put my name into history’
January 25, 2025
Australia|Sports
Australian Open: Keys upsets 2-time champion Sabalenka in women's final for 1st Grand Slam title
Madison Keys of the United States has upset two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in the Australian Open final
January 24, 2025
Australia|Sports
Australian Open: Aryna Sabalenka throws her racket after losing to Madison Keys in the final
Aryna Sabalenka has come up one match shy in her bid for a third consecutive Australian Open title
January 25, 2025
Australia|Sports
Djokovic quits mid-match and walks off to boos, putting Zverev in Australian Open final vs. Sinner
An injured Novak Djokovic has quit after dropping the first set of his Australian Open semifinal against Alexander Zverev
January 24, 2025
Australia|Sports
Novak Djokovic vows to strive for more Grand Slam titles at age 37 after his latest injury
Novak Djokovic is 37 and was forced to stop playing because of an injury at two of the past four Grand Slam tournaments
January 24, 2025
Australia|Sports
Novak Djokovic retires from Australian Open semifinal due to injury
Novak Djokovic retires from Australian Open semifinal due to injury
January 24, 2025
Australia|Sports
Jannik Sinner beats Ben Shelton to return to the Australian Open final
Defending champion Jannik Sinner has overcome some third-set cramping to beat Ben Shelton 7-6 (2), 6-2, 6-2 to return to the Australian Open final as he pursues a third Grand Slam title
January 24, 2025
Americas|Australia|Sports
Australian Open: Defending champion Jannik Sinner defeats American Ben Shelton in straight sets to reach final
Australian Open: Defending champion Jannik Sinner defeats American Ben Shelton in straight sets to reach final
January 24, 2025
Australia|Sports
Australian Open: Did the Happy Slam become the Angry Slam? Or is tennis just changing?
Why is everyone so angry at what long has been known as the Happy Slam
January 23, 2025
Australia|Business|Economy|Election|Political
Australian PM pledges cash for construction apprentices ahead of election
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday announced cash incentives to attract apprentices to an overstretched construction industry,
January 24, 2025
Australia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Australia's corporate watchdog assessing regulatory response options after ASX CHESS outage
Australia's corporate regulator said on Friday it was assessing all options for a regulatory response, after bourse operator ASX's clearing and settlement software CHESS broke down last
January 24, 2025
Arts|Australia|Crime|Political
Captain Cook statue in Sydney defaced ahead of Australia's national day
A statue in Sydney of British explorer James Cook, captain of the first Western ship to reach the east coast of Australia, was sprayed with red paint and damaged two days before
January 24, 2025
Australia|Sports
Australian Open: Madison Keys upsets Iga Swiatek and will face Aryna Sabalenka in the final
Madison Keys saved a match point and upset No. 2 Iga Swiatek 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (10-8) in a high-intensity Australian Open semifinal to reach a Grand Slam title match for the second time in her career
January 23, 2025
Australia|Entertainment|Environment|Science
A blooming plant that reeks of gym socks and rotting garbage has thousands lining up for a whiff
An endangered tropical plant that emits the stench of a rotting corpse during its rare blooms has begun to flower in a greenhouse in Sydney
January 23, 2025
Australia|Environment|Science|World
Coral bleaching on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef reaches ‘catastrophic’ levels, study finds
Coral bleaching on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef reaches ‘catastrophic’ levels, study finds
January 23, 2025
Australia|Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Travel
Australia's Qantas soars to record highs after frequent flyer programme revamp
Shares of Qantas rose to a record high on Thursday, a day after the Australian carrier unveiled changes to its frequent fliers programme to attract cost-conscious
January 23, 2025
Australia|Business|Economy
Australia to spend another $31 million to save regional airline Rex
The Australian government said on Thursday it would buy A$50 million dollars ($31.36 million) of debt from the largest creditor of collapsed airline Regional Express Holdings to have more
January 23, 2025
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political
New Zealand will relax rules to woo foreign investment, PM says
New Zealand will relax rules to lure foreign investment, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Thursday, as his centre-right government tries to spur economic growth and boost jobs.
January 23, 2025
Americas|Australia|Sports
Australian Open: American player Ben Shelton criticizes TV interviewers at tournament
American player Ben Shelton has criticized some of the questions and comments made by post-match TV interviewers at the Australian Open after reaching the semifinals at the Grand Slam tennis tournament
January 22, 2025
Australia|Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Stock Markets
Shareholders of Australian apparel retailers Myer, Premier approve merger
Shareholders of Australian apparel retail firms Myer and Premier Investments approved on Thursday the merger of the latter's apparel brands with Myer, in a deal valued at A$864 million ($
January 23, 2025
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance
Bain matches CC Capital's offer for Australia's Insignia Financial at $1.92 billion
Insignia Financial's shares hit a three-year high on Thursday, driven by a revised takeover offer of A$3.07 billion ($1.92 billion) from U.S.-based Bain Capital, matching
January 22, 2025
Australia|Travel|World
Mittens the cat is mistakenly left on a plane and becomes a frequent flyer
A Maine coon cat named Mittens accidentally flew three times between New Zealand and Australia this month after her cage was mistakenly left in the plane’s cargo hold
January 22, 2025
Australia|Sports
Australian Open: Iga Swiatek vs. Madison Keys and Jannik Sinner vs. Ben Shelton semifinals are set
Iga Swiatek's latest lopsided win at the Australian Open has come in the quarterfinals against Emma Navarro
January 22, 2025
Australia|Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Police investigate whether foreign actors are paying for antisemitic crimes in Australia
Australian detectives are investigating whether foreign actors are paying criminals to commit antisemitic attacks in the country
January 22, 2025
Australia|Economy|Political|World
Tonga's King appoints Eke prime minister after predecessor quit
Tonga's King Tupou VI has appointed 'Aisake Eke as prime minister, a month after he was selected by lawmakers to be the Pacific Island nation's next leader, a Tonga government statement
January 22, 2025
Asia|Australia|Political|US|World
Quad foreign ministers meet in Washington in signal of Trump's China focus
The United States, Australia, India and Japan recommitted to working together on Tuesday, after the first meeting of the China-
January 21, 2025
Australia|Celebrity|Entertainment|Political|World
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has memoir coming out in June
Two years after her shocking decision to resign as prime minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern is set to publish a memoir about her eventful time in office
January 21, 2025
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
Dollar flat in choppy trading as investors await tariff certainty
The U.S. dollar alternated between gains and losses on Tuesday in a choppy session, as markets grappled with uncertainty surrounding any tariffs President
January 20, 2025
Australia|Sports
Australian Open: Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz and gets closer to a 25th Grand Slam title
Novak Djokovic has come back to defeat Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 to reach the Australian Open semifinals for the 12th time
January 21, 2025
Australia|Sports
Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz in ‘epic’ Australian Open quarterfinal
Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz in ‘epic’ Australian Open quarterfinal
January 21, 2025
Australia|Sports|World
Coco Gauff says she has more work to do after losing at the Australian Open. Djokovic beats Alcaraz
Coco Gauff has lost in the Australian Open quarterfinals to Paula Badosa 7-5, 6-4
January 21, 2025
Australia|Sports
Aryna Sabalenka reaches the Australian Open semifinals as she seeks a third title in a row
Aryna Sabalenka’s bid for a third consecutive Australian Open championship will continue after she got past Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 2-6, 6-2, 6-3 in a surprisingly difficult quarterfinal
January 21, 2025
Americas|Australia|Sports
Coco Gauff stunned by Paula Badosa at the Australian Open, ending her 13-match win streak
Coco Gauff stunned by Paula Badosa at the Australian Open, ending her 13-match win streak
January 21, 2025
Australia|Crime|World
Australian state commits more police to investigate antisemitic crime
An Australian state has committed more police to investigate a spate of antisemitic crimes after a childcare center was torched near a Sydney synagogue
January 21, 2025
Australia|Crime|Political|World
Childcare centre torched in latest antisemitic attack in Australia
A childcare centre in Sydney was set alight early morning on Tuesday and antisemitic graffiti was sprayed on the wall, authorities said, the latest
January 21, 2025
Australia|Sports
There's a screw loose at the Australian Open: Sinner's win over Rune was delayed by a net problem
The screw holding the net in place at the Australian Open’s main stadium has been jarred loose during defending champion Jannik Sinner’s fourth-round victory over Holger Rune
January 20, 2025
Australia|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Former Australian prison mate of jailed Egyptian-British dissident goes on hunger strike
An Australian journalist, who was once jailed for 400 days in Egypt, said he is staging a hunger strike in London to press the British government to help secure
January 20, 2025
Australia|Sports
Broadcaster apologizes after Novak Djokovic refuses post-match TV interview at the Australian Open
A broadcaster has apologized after Novak Djokovic declined to do a customary post-match on court interview at the Australian Open to protest comments made on air by someone who works for the host TV network
January 19, 2025
Australia|Sports
Novak Djokovic gets his apologies and is ready to focus on Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open
Novak Djokovic has received the apologies he wanted from the Australian Open’s local broadcaster and its employee who insulted him on the air
January 20, 2025
Australia|Entertainment|Sports
Australian broadcaster Tony Jones apologizes to Novak Djokovic ‘for any disrespect’ during on-air comments
Australian broadcaster Tony Jones apologizes to Novak Djokovic ‘for any disrespect’ during on-air comments
January 20, 2025
Australia|Sports
Iga Swiatek's drug-case ruling will not be appealed by the World Anti-Doping Agency
Iga Swiatek’s one-month suspension for failing a drug test will not be appealed by the World Anti-Doping Agency
January 20, 2025
Australia|Business|Entertainment|Sports
Australia's Optus mulls selling sports streaming to Nine, AFR reports
Optus, Australia's No. 2 telecom carrier, is in talks to sell its sports streaming platform Optus Sport to media house Nine Entertainment, the Australian Financial Review (AFR) reported on
January 20, 2025
Asia|Australia|Political|US|World
Australia foreign minister says Quad in Washington shows 'iron-clad' commitment
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong met her Indian and Japanese counterparts in Washington and said the invitation for Quad foreign ministers to attend
January 20, 2025
Australia|Sports
Elina Svitolina rallies to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals for the third time
Elina Svitolina has rallied from two breaks down in the first set and taken 11 of the next 12 games in a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Veronika Kudermetova to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals for the third time
January 20, 2025
Australia|Business|Economy
Australia's Star Entertainment posts smaller quarterly loss
Australia's Star Entertainment posted a smaller second-quarter loss on Monday compared with the previous three-month period, as the casino operator benefited from its cost-out programme and
January 19, 2025
Australia|Sports
Coco Gauff drops a set but reaches the Australian Open quarterfinals. Sabalenka wins, too
Coco Gauff dropped a set but came back to beat Belinda Bencic and reach the Australian Open quarterfinals
January 19, 2025
Australia|Sports
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will meet at the Australian Open. This time, it's a quarterfinal
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic have set up a quarterfinal showdown at the Australian Open
January 19, 2025
Australia|Sports
Alexander Zverev returns to the Australian Open quarterfinals and faces Tommy Paul next
Alexander Zverev has reached the Australian Open quarterfinals for the fourth time and will face Tommy Paul next
January 19, 2025
Americas|Australia|Sports
California pals Tien, 19, and Michelsen, 20, are 2 of 4 US men in the Australian Open's 4th round
Two friends from California, Learner Tien and Alex Michelsen, have both reached the fourth round at the Australian Open
January 18, 2025
Americas|Australia|Sports
Australian Open: USA’s Taylor Fritz stunned by veteran Gaël Monfils, who ‘inspired’ wife Elina Svitolina to own upset win
Australian Open: USA’s Taylor Fritz stunned by veteran Gaël Monfils, who ‘inspired’ wife Elina Svitolina to own upset win
January 18, 2025
Australia|Economy|Environment|Science
News coverage boosts giving after disasters – Australian research team’s findings may offer lessons for Los Angeles fires
All told, donors gave more than US$397 million to support recovery from the ‘black summer’ bushfire disaster.
January 17, 2025
Australia|Sports
Australian Open: Iga Swiatek is in total control during a 6-1, 6-0 rout of Emma Raducanu
Iga Swiatek has described her performance as perfect after a 6-1, 6-0 victory over Emma Raducanu at the Australian Open
January 18, 2025
Australia|Sports
Wife-and-husband duo Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils win on the same court at the Australian Open
Gael Monfils has joined Roger Federer as the only men to reach the Australian Open’s fourth round at age 38 or older since the tournament field expanded to 128 players in 1988
January 18, 2025
Australia|Sports
Defending champ Jannik Sinner gets back to the fourth round at the Australian Open
Defending champion Jannik Sinner has defeated 46th-ranked Marcos Giron of the U.S. 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 at the Australian Open
January 18, 2025
Australia|Sports
Hi, Mom! 20-year-old Californian Alex Michelsen beats a second top-20 seed at the Australian Open
Alex Michelson has reached the fourth round at a Grand Slam tournament for the first time
January 18, 2025
Asia|Australia|Economy|Political|US|World
Quad foreign ministers expected to meet the day after Trump inauguration
The U.S. secretary of state and the foreign ministers of Australia, India and Japan are expected to meet in Washington on Tuesday, the
January 17, 2025
Australia|Environment|World
Thousands of Australians without power as heavy rain, damaging winds lash New South Wales
Tens of thousands of people in Australia's New South Wales state were without power on Saturday after a low pressure system brought damaging winds and heavy rains, sparking flood
January 17, 2025
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
Global shares rise with dollar, US bond yields turn higher
MSCI's global equities index rose on Friday while U.S.
January 13, 2025
Americas|Australia|Sports
How about that?! Danielle Collins has a back-and-forth with a booing Australian Open crowd
Danielle Collins has gotten into a back-and-forth with a booing crowd at the Australian Open after eliminating a local player
January 16, 2025
Australia|Sports
Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka move closer to an Australian Open rematch. Djokovic and Alcaraz win
Coco Gauff and two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka have moved closer to another semifinal showdown at the Australian Open
January 17, 2025
Australia|Sports
I love it! Novak Djokovic backs Danielle Collins in her back-and-forth with Australian Open fans
Count Novak Djokovic as being in Danielle Collins’ corner
January 17, 2025
Australia|Crime|Political|World
Authorities vow action after cars torched, home vandalized in latest antisemitic attack in Australia
Authorities vow action after cars torched, home vandalized in latest antisemitic attack in Australia
January 17, 2025
Australia|Health|Sports
Australian Open: Naomi Osaka stops playing because of an injury against Belinda Bencic
Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka has stopped playing because of an injury after dropping the opening set of her third-round match against Belinda Bencic
January 17, 2025
Australia|Crime
Woman allegedly poisoned baby and posted videos online for donations, police say
Woman allegedly poisoned baby and posted videos online for donations, police say
January 16, 2025
Australia|Crime|MidEast|World
Former home of Jewish leader vandalised, cars torched in Sydney
A home in Sydney previously owned by a senior Jewish community leader was vandalised on Friday morning and two cars were set on fire, with one spray painted with an antisemitic slur
January 17, 2025
Australia|Crime
CCTV shows arsonist set pants on fire in Australia
Victoria Police in Australia released CCTV footage as part of an investigation into a fire that started in Doncaster East on December 25. The video shows two hooded offenders attempting to set alight a fast-food outlet before one of them caught fire. The offenders then drove away. The investigation is still ongoing and Victoria Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident, with footage or information, to contact them.
January 16, 2025
Africa|Americas|Asia|Australia|Crime|Europe|MidEast|News|US|World
Terrorist Attacks by Vehicle Fast Facts
Terrorist Attacks by Vehicle Fast Facts
May 03, 2017
Americas|Australia|Sports
American teenager Learner Tien stuns Daniil Medvedev in nearly 3 a.m. finish at the Australian Open
American teenager Learner Tien stuns Daniil Medvedev in nearly 3 a.m. finish at the Australian Open
January 16, 2025
Americas|Australia|Sports
Learner Tien beats Daniil Medvedev and is the youngest US man in Australia's 3rd round since Sampras
Learner Tien has become the youngest American man to reach the Australian Open’s third round since Pete Sampras in 1990
January 16, 2025
Australia|Sports
Iga Swiatek moves into a 3rd-round match against Emma Raducanu at the Australian Open
Iga Swiatek has swept past Rebecca Sramkova in the second round of the Australian Open
January 16, 2025
Australia|Health|Sports
Tearful Ons Jabeur struggles with breathing problems during Australian Open win
Tearful Ons Jabeur struggles with breathing problems during Australian Open win
January 16, 2025
Australia|Entertainment|Sports|Technology
Why the Australian Open is streaming live tennis with gaming-style player avatars
The Australian Open is getting in on the newest trend in the sports world by re-creating tennis matches in video-game form
January 16, 2025
Australia|Election|Political|World
Voting begins in quake-ravaged Pacific nation of Vanuatu
Voting began on Thursday to elect a new government in Vanuatu, a month after a 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific island nation's capital Port Vila, killing at least 16
January 16, 2025
Australia|Economy|Finance
Australian December employment surges past forecasts, near-term rate cut seen possible
Australian employment sped past forecasts in December although the jobless rate ticked higher as many more people went looking for work - the combination of trends
January 16, 2025
Australia|Sports
Coco Gauff is into the Australian Open's 3rd round and still unbeaten in 2025
Coco Gauff has stretched her unbeaten start to 2025 to seven matches and 14 sets
January 15, 2025
Australia|Europe|Political|World
Albanese vows ‘strongest action possible’ if Australian POW killed fighting for Ukraine against Russia
Albanese vows ‘strongest action possible’ if Australian POW killed fighting for Ukraine against Russia
January 15, 2025
Australia|Sports
Australian Open: Naomi Osaka is back in a Slam's 3rd round for the 1st time in 3 years
Naomi Osaka is back in the third round of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time since 2022 and she got there with wins at the Australian Open over two women who blocked her path last year
January 15, 2025
Asia|Australia|Sports
Australian Open: Last year’s finalist Zheng Qinwen stunned in biggest upset so far
Australian Open: Last year’s finalist Zheng Qinwen stunned in biggest upset so far
January 15, 2025
Arts|Australia|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment
British author Neil Gaiman denies ever engaging in non-consensual sex as more accusers come forward
Best-selling British author Neil Gaiman has released a statement denying he has ever engaged in non-consensual sex after a magazine published allegations from several women, accusing him of sexual assault
January 15, 2025
Australia|Sports
Novak Djokovic breaks a tie with Roger Federer for the most Grand Slam matches in tennis history
Novak Djokovic has added yet another record to his lengthy list of tennis accomplishments
January 15, 2025
Australia|Political|World
Australia's prime minister demands Russia explain what happened to Australian POW
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government will take the “strongest action possible” if Russia has harmed an Australian who was taken prisoner while fighting for Ukraine
January 15, 2025
Australia|Political|World
Australia summons Russian ambassador over reports captured soldier killed
Australia summoned the Russian ambassador over reports a Melbourne man had been killed after being captured by Russia while fighting for Ukraine, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
January 15, 2025
Americas|Australia|Sports
Brazil's João Fonseca is just 18 but he upset the No. 9 seed at the Australian Open
João Fonseca has definitively introduced himself to the world as the latest teen sensation in men’s tennis by upsetting No. 9 seed Andrey Rublev 7-6 (1), 6-3, 7-6 (5) in the first round of the Australian Open
January 14, 2025
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Australia's Macquarie to invest up to $5 billion in Applied Digital data centers
Australia's Macquarie on Tuesday agreed to take a 15% stake in Applied Digital's high-performance computing business and invest up to $5 billion in the company's artificial intelligence
January 14, 2025
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy
China torments and titillates seaborne coal market: Russell
China imported a record amount of coal in 2024, driving world imports of the fuel to an all-time high.
January 14, 2025