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Australia's Star eyes Bally's lifeline after failing to secure new debt package

Australia's Star Entertainment on Wednesday said it was exploring a lifeline from by U.S. casino group Bally's Corp after an up to A$940 million ($590 million)

Australia's Star eyes Bally's lifeline after failing to secure new debt package
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia central bank makes changes to money market operations

Australia's central bank on Wednesday said it would increase the rate at which it lends to financial institutions in regular money market operations, a technical change that had no

Australia central bank makes changes to money market operations
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia's central bank holds rates as it frets over trade war risk

Australia's central bank on Tuesday left its cash rate steady as widely expected but took a small step towards further easing in a policy meeting

Australia's central bank holds rates as it frets over trade war risk
Asia|Australia|Crime|Travel

Flight turns around after passenger tries to force plane door open over Indian Ocean

Flight turns around after passenger tries to force plane door open over Indian Ocean

Flight turns around after passenger tries to force plane door open over Indian Ocean
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia retail sales edge higher as shoppers stay cautious

Australian retail sales rose modestly for a second straight month in February as a long-awaited cut in interest rates combined with slower inflation to boost consumer sentiment and

Australia retail sales edge higher as shoppers stay cautious
Australia|Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Norway sovereign wealth fund to vote against Rio Tinto dual-listing review resolution

Norges Bank Investment Management will vote against a resolution for mining major Rio Tinto to review its two listings in London and Sydney, the website for Norway's sovereign wealth fund

Norway sovereign wealth fund to vote against Rio Tinto dual-listing review resolution
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia home prices hit new record in March after rate cut, CoreLogic data shows

Australia's property prices hit a record high in March after the first rate cut in over four years bolstered buyer sentiment, although it remains unclear if the upward momentum will

Australia home prices hit new record in March after rate cut, CoreLogic data shows
Americas|Australia|Sports

Min Woo Lee wins Houston Open for first PGA Tour title, joins exclusive company with sister

Min Woo Lee wins Houston Open for first PGA Tour title, joins exclusive company with sister

Min Woo Lee wins Houston Open for first PGA Tour title, joins exclusive company with sister
Australia|Business|Economy|Travel

Auckland airport cuts passenger charges after watchdog's criticism

New Zealand's Auckland International Airport said on Monday it will cut airline passenger charges after the country's competition watchdog said the airport operator was overcharging

Auckland airport cuts passenger charges after watchdog's criticism
Australia|Economy|Election|Political

Housing dream turned nightmare weighs on Australian voters ahead of national election

On Sydney's urban fringe, a perfect storm of living cost and geopolitical pressures is brewing for Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the

Housing dream turned nightmare weighs on Australian voters ahead of national election
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Virgin Australia executives set to meet investors ahead of re-listing, says source

Virgin Australia executives will begin meeting with prospective investors on Tuesday ahead of a potential relisting of the Bain Capital-owned airline, according to a person

Virgin Australia executives set to meet investors ahead of re-listing, says source
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

New Zealand central bank to review capital settings to boost banking competition

New Zealand's central bank said on Monday it would review bank capital requirements this year following criticism of the regime for being too

New Zealand central bank to review capital settings to boost banking competition
Australia|Business|Economy

Australia forecasts hit to resource, energy export earnings from lower US dollar

Australia's mining and energy export earnings are expected to fall 6% in the financial year through June, with prices of its key iron ore shipments declining, the government said on

Australia forecasts hit to resource, energy export earnings from lower US dollar
Americas|Australia|Sports

Australian star Min Woo Lee on brink of first PGA Tour title after opening lead at Houston Open

Australian star Min Woo Lee on brink of first PGA Tour title after opening lead at Houston Open

Australian star Min Woo Lee on brink of first PGA Tour title after opening lead at Houston Open
Australia|Business|Election|Political|US

Australia's Albanese expects 'one-on-one' discussion with Trump on tariffs

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday he expected to have a one-on-one discussion with U.S.

Australia's Albanese expects 'one-on-one' discussion with Trump on tariffs
Americas|Australia|Sports

Min Woo Lee pulls away from Scottie Scheffler and everyone else to lead Houston Open by 4

Min Woo Lee cooked up a 63 in the Houston Open to blow past Scottie Scheffler and everyone else

Min Woo Lee pulls away from Scottie Scheffler and everyone else to lead Houston Open by 4
Americas|Australia|Education|Lifestyle|Sports

Aged 15, New Zealander Sam Ruthe has already run a four-minute mile. He would ‘love to try and qualify’ for the 2028 Olympics

Aged 15, New Zealander Sam Ruthe has already run a four-minute mile. He would ‘love to try and qualify’ for the 2028 Olympics

Aged 15, New Zealander Sam Ruthe has already run a four-minute mile. He would ‘love to try and qualify’ for the 2028 Olympics
Australia|Economy|Election|Health|Political

Australia's Albanese starts election campaign touting healthcare credentials

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese touted his Labor party's credentials on affordable healthcare on Saturday, the first full day of campaigning for a general election expected to

Australia's Albanese starts election campaign touting healthcare credentials
Australia|Political|Sports|World

Welcome Down Under: Russian-born Daria Kasatkina becomes an Australian citizen

Russian-born tennis player Daria Kasatkina says she is switching allegiances to Australia after her application for permanent residency was accepted by the Australian government

Welcome Down Under: Russian-born Daria Kasatkina becomes an Australian citizen
Australia|Science

Fossilized fish up to 16 million years old found in Australia, with last meal still intact

Fossilized fish up to 16 million years old found in Australia, with last meal still intact

Fossilized fish up to 16 million years old found in Australia, with last meal still intact
Australia|Environment|World

Vast areas of Australia’s Queensland under water after ‘unprecedented’ flooding

Vast areas of Australia’s Queensland under water after ‘unprecedented’ flooding

Vast areas of Australia’s Queensland under water after ‘unprecedented’ flooding
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy

Indian state firms seek stake in SQM's lithium projects in Australia, sources say

Four Indian state firms are in talks with Chilean miner SQM to acquire a 20% stake in its two lithium projects in Australia for $600 million, four sources said, in

Indian state firms seek stake in SQM's lithium projects in Australia, sources say
Australia|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|World

A remote Australian town seeks a doctor, offering a $400,000 salary and free rent

A remote Australian town that will soon lose its only doctor is offering a salary package of up to $680,000 Australian dollars, plus free rent and a car, to attract a new candidate

A remote Australian town seeks a doctor, offering a $400,000 salary and free rent
Australia|Crime|World

Former police officer spared jail over death of 95-year-old Tasered in a nursing home

Former police officer spared jail over death of 95-year-old Tasered in a nursing home

Former police officer spared jail over death of 95-year-old Tasered in a nursing home
Australia|Economy|Election|Political

Trump’s trade war, China and cost of living dominate Australia election as campaigning kicks off

Trump’s trade war, China and cost of living dominate Australia election as campaigning kicks off

Trump’s trade war, China and cost of living dominate Australia election as campaigning kicks off
Australia|Business|Economy

Star Entertainment's Sydney casino licence suspension extended till September

Australian embattled casino operator Star Entertainment said on Friday that its casino licence for Star Sydney will remain suspended until at least September 30, as advised by the New

Star Entertainment's Sydney casino licence suspension extended till September
Australia|Election|Political

Australia's Albanese is a negotiator with concern for social issues

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, seeking re-election in a tight race, is a pragmatic leader who pledged to end divisions but was set back by the failure

Australia's Albanese is a negotiator with concern for social issues
Australia|Election|Political

Australia's Dutton focuses on suburban votes, was strict on borders before Trump

Peter Dutton, who seeks to become Australia's prime minister in a May 3 national election, is known as a plain-speaking conservative who has attracted suburban

Australia's Dutton focuses on suburban votes, was strict on borders before Trump
Australia|Business|Political|Technology|World

Australia pours billions into missile procurement amidst global shortages

The Ukraine war and increased European defence spending are likely to slow Australia's plans to develop its own missile components' capability as it

Australia pours billions into missile procurement amidst global shortages
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

RBA to hold rates steady in April, but cut again in May: Reuters poll

The Reserve Bank of Australia will keep its cash rate unchanged on Tuesday as it waits for concrete signs of easing inflation, according to a Reuters poll of

RBA to hold rates steady in April, but cut again in May: Reuters poll
Australia|Election|Political

What you need to know about Australia's upcoming election

Australia will hold a general election on May 3, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Friday.

What you need to know about Australia's upcoming election
Australia|Economy|Election|Health|Political

Australia PM Albanese calls national election for May 3

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday called a national election for May 3, launching a five-week campaign that is set

Australia PM Albanese calls national election for May 3
Australia|Business|MidEast|Travel

Australia's competition watchdog authorises Virgin-Qatar Airways alliance

Australia's competition regulator said on Friday it had granted authorisation to Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways to operate flights between Doha and Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth

Australia's competition watchdog authorises Virgin-Qatar Airways alliance
Australia|Economy|Election|Political

Australia to hold general elections on May 3 with inflation and a housing shortage major issues

Australians will go to the polls on May 3 with high costs of living and a shortage of housing key issues likely weighing against the government

Australia to hold general elections on May 3 with inflation and a housing shortage major issues
Australia|Business|Economy

New Zealand consumer confidence dips in March, survey shows

Consumer confidence in New Zealand dipped in March, with declines seen across nearly all sectors as consumers remained cautious on spending, ANZ-Roy Morgan data showed on Friday.

New Zealand consumer confidence dips in March, survey shows
Australia|Economy|Election|Political

Australia PM Albanese calls national election for May 3

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday called a national election for May 3, launching a five-week campaign which is set to be dominated by cost-of-living pressures.

Australia PM Albanese calls national election for May 3
Arts|Australia|Celebrity|Entertainment

Jacob Elordi talks weight loss and on-screen romance for 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North'

Jacob Elordi is gearing up for another busy year

Jacob Elordi talks weight loss and on-screen romance for 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North'
Australia|Economy|Election|Political

Australia PM Albanese says election 'imminent' as government rushes to pass tax cuts bill

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday he planned to call an election "imminently" as his centre-left government rushed through the parliament a

Australia PM Albanese says election 'imminent' as government rushes to pass tax cuts bill
Australia|Technology|World

Australia's vast distances will drive shift to uncrewed defence systems, officials say

Australia's military will rely more on autonomous systems to overcome the disadvantage of having to protecting vast geography, said defence officials

Australia's vast distances will drive shift to uncrewed defence systems, officials say
Australia|Celebrity|Sports

17-year-old sprint sensation Gout Gout is the ‘next best thing,’ says Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo

17-year-old sprint sensation Gout Gout is the ‘next best thing,’ says Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo

17-year-old sprint sensation Gout Gout is the ‘next best thing,’ says Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo
Australia|Economy|Health|Political|World

Australia focuses foreign aid spending on Pacific region as US slashes aid programs

Australia plans to spend a larger share of its foreign aid on its near neighbors in Asia and the Pacific islands after the United States announced major cuts to development and humanitarian aid abroad

Australia focuses foreign aid spending on Pacific region as US slashes aid programs
Australia|Election|Environment|Political

Australian senator wields dead salmon in Parliament to protest farming laws

An Australian senator pulled out a large, dead fish in Parliament on Wednesday to protest the government's proposed laws that would safeguard controversial salmon

Australian senator wields dead salmon in Parliament to protest farming laws
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australian inflation ticks lower in February, backs bets for more rate cuts

Australia's consumer inflation slowed in February, helped by a fall in electricity prices, while the continued easing in home building costs and rents supported the

Australian inflation ticks lower in February, backs bets for more rate cuts
Australia|Environment|Science

They are known as silent killers. Now, unprecedented recordings reveal first known shark sounds

They are known as silent killers. Now, unprecedented recordings reveal first known shark sounds

They are known as silent killers. Now, unprecedented recordings reveal first known shark sounds
Australia|Business|Economy|Election|Political

Australian government seeks to woo voters with surprise tax cuts

Australia's government launched fresh tax cuts on Tuesday and announced other cost-of-living relief in a major push to win back disgruntled voters,

Australian government seeks to woo voters with surprise tax cuts
Australia|Business|Europe|Travel

Qantas CEO says Project Sunrise flights to start in 2027

Australia's Qantas will start Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul flights in early 2027 after receiving the first of 12 dedicated Airbus A350-1000 aircraft at the end of next

Qantas CEO says Project Sunrise flights to start in 2027
Australia|Election|Political|World

Australia air force pilots also heard Chinese navy live-fire warning on radio

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), monitoring a Chinese navy warship as it circumnavigated Australia last month, heard it warn it would use live

Australia air force pilots also heard Chinese navy live-fire warning on radio
Australia|Political|Sports

A new Olympic stadium and a crocodile-inhabited rowing course unveiled in Brisbane 2032 overhaul

A new 60,000-seat Olympic stadium in inner-city parkland and a rowing venue in a crocodile-inhabited river have been unveiled as part of a major overhaul of planning for the 2032 Brisbane Games

A new Olympic stadium and a crocodile-inhabited rowing course unveiled in Brisbane 2032 overhaul
Australia|Economy|Election|Finance|Health|Political

Australian government seeks to win back voters with household relief

Australia's government will dole out billions in cost of living relief measures in its budget on Tuesday to win back disgruntled voters ahead of a tough election in

Australian government seeks to win back voters with household relief
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Another massive deal in the building supply sector, James Hardie offers AZEK $8.75 billion

Australian building products company James Hardie Industries is buying the US outdoor products maker AZEK in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $8.75 billion

Another massive deal in the building supply sector, James Hardie offers AZEK $8.75 billion
Australia|Environment|Health

Spread of Australia’s red fire ant population has sent 23 people to hospital

Spread of Australia’s red fire ant population has sent 23 people to hospital

Spread of Australia’s red fire ant population has sent 23 people to hospital
Africa|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Gold Road rejects Gold Fields' 'highly opportunistic' $2.1 billion takeover bid

Australia's Gold Road Resources said on Monday it had rejected Gold Fields' $2.1 billion buyout bid because it believed the offer materially

Gold Road rejects Gold Fields' 'highly opportunistic' $2.1 billion takeover bid
Australia|Election|Political

New Australian election battleground is working from home

A plan by Australia's opposition to force government workers back to the office full time could affect millions, a trade union grouping said on Monday, with the

New Australian election battleground is working from home
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Australia digs in as top destination for mining listings

Australia's bourse is set for a record number of secondary listings this year from mine developers enticed by the country's pension wealth,

Australia digs in as top destination for mining listings
Australia|Economy|Political

Australia to speed up $1 billion in defence spending in budget, says defence minister

Australia will bring forward A$1 billion in defence spending in Tuesday's federal budget to boost its military capability, including guided weapons manufacture, an

Australia to speed up $1 billion in defence spending in budget, says defence minister
Australia|Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political

Re-election pledges to tip Australian budget back into red

Australia is set to deliver a budget deficit this week, snapping two rare years in the black as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese doles out household relief to boost his

Re-election pledges to tip Australian budget back into red
Asia|Australia|Sports|World

McLaren's Oscar Piastri wins F1 Chinese GP from teammate Lando Norris. Both Ferraris disqualified

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri has cruised to his maiden Chinese Grand Prix win from pole position with the Australian untouchable ahead of his teammate Lando Norris as the pair completed McLaren’s milestone 50th one-two finish in Formula 1

McLaren's Oscar Piastri wins F1 Chinese GP from teammate Lando Norris. Both Ferraris disqualified
Australia|Business|Economy|Election|Political

Australia budget to dole out energy bill relief as general election looms

Australia's government said on Sunday that a federal budget this week would include an A$1.8 billion extension to a scheme to reduce energy bills, ahead of what is expected to be a

Australia budget to dole out energy bill relief as general election looms
Americas|Australia|Sports

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hamilton dismisses talk of frustration with Ferrari after excessive radio chatter

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

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

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

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

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

New Zealand Defence Force looks to cut some civilian roles

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

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

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

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

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

New Zealand exits recession as fourth-quarter growth beats forecasts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Openly gay soccer player still faces online death threats

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

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

Remains of murdered Australian Aboriginal man repatriated by British university

Remains of murdered Australian Aboriginal man repatriated by British university

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Zealand consumer confidence weakens, survey says

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

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

Proxy advisory firm ISS backs Palliser proposal for Rio Tinto review

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A trade war sparked by U.S.

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

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

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

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