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ANZ appoints Raciti country head of Singapore and head of SEA, India and Mideast

Australia's ANZ said on Wednesday that Chris Raciti has been appointed ANZ country head of Singapore, with regional oversight for ANZ's businesses in eight markets across

ANZ appoints Raciti country head of Singapore and head of SEA, India and Mideast
Australia|Election|Political|World

Australia's conservative opposition leader Dutton pledges defence boost if elected

Australia's conservative opposition party leader Peter Dutton, trailing in polls related to the May 3 election, has pledged to boost defence spending to 3% of

Australia's conservative opposition leader Dutton pledges defence boost if elected
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Stocks rebound, dollar gains; earnings, U.S.-China tariff talks in focus

U.S. stocks rebounded on Tuesday from the previous day's selloff as investors focused on earnings, while the dollar rose after U.S.

Stocks rebound, dollar gains; earnings, U.S.-China tariff talks in focus
Australia|Election|Political|Technology

Australian leaders vow to stand firm on social media age limits as election nears

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he expects to receive pressure from social media giants to ease Australia's impending ban on children using their platforms,

Australian leaders vow to stand firm on social media age limits as election nears
Africa|Americas|Asia|Australia|Environment|Europe|Travel|World

24 of the world’s most unusual landscapes

24 of the world’s most unusual landscapes

24 of the world’s most unusual landscapes
Australia|Election|Political

Australians start voting in general elections as pope's death overshadows campaigning

Australians have begun voting at general elections as the death of Pope Francis had led to a cancellation of campaign events

Australians start voting in general elections as pope's death overshadows campaigning
Americas|Australia|Political|World

New Zealand government's minority party introduces bill to define gender as biological

Minority coalition partner New Zealand First introduced a bill to parliament on Tuesday that if enacted would define women and men by their biology, preventing trans women and

New Zealand government's minority party introduces bill to define gender as biological
Americas|Asia|Australia|Business|Europe|Finance

Nomura to buy Macquarie's US, European asset management units for $1.8 billion

Nomura is acquiring Macquarie Group's U.S. and European public asset management businesses for $1.8 billion, marking the Japanese investment bank's most

Nomura to buy Macquarie's US, European asset management units for $1.8 billion
Australia|Election|Political

Early voting in Australia election begins, PM Albanese's party holds slender lead

Early voting in the Australian election began on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's centre-left Labor party holding a slim lead over the conservative

Early voting in Australia election begins, PM Albanese's party holds slender lead
Australia|Election|Political|World

Australian PM attends mass for Pope, services are planned across region

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese cancelled some of his election campaigning events on Tuesday to mark the death of Pope Francis, while

Australian PM attends mass for Pope, services are planned across region
Australia|Europe|Political|World

Britain and New Zealand to step up military ties as leaders meet

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon are expected to agree to deepen defence and security ties, including stepping up support for

Britain and New Zealand to step up military ties as leaders meet
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'
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Chinese tea firm Chagee raises $411 million in US IPO

Chinese tea firm Chagee has raised $411 million by setting the price of its shares at $28 each in its initial public offering in the United States, the company said

Chinese tea firm Chagee raises $411 million in US IPO
Australia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Investors seeks review of Australia's listing rules, say James Hardie-AZEK deal to hurt

A group of investors has called for a review of Australia's listing rules, claiming it was "unreasonable" that companies were allowed to issue a large amount of shares to fund their

Investors seeks review of Australia's listing rules, say James Hardie-AZEK deal to hurt
Australia|Business|Economy

BHP says tariff impact on global economy could be significant

BHP Group said that an escalating trade war could harm the world economy and adaptation was key to sustaining global growth, as it reported a slight

BHP says tariff impact on global economy could be significant
Australia|Business|Economy

Australia jobs bounce in March, unemployment at 4.1%

Australian employment rebounded in March, recovering from a one-off dive the previous month, while the unemployment rate came in slightly below forecasts, showing a still healthy

Australia jobs bounce in March, unemployment at 4.1%
Australia|Business|Economy

Australia's Santos posts 7% fall in first-quarter sales revenue

Australian oil and gas producer Santos posted a 7% fall in first-quarter sales revenue on Thursday, hurt by lower crude sales volumes and weak realised prices for domestic gas and oil-

Australia's Santos posts 7% fall in first-quarter sales revenue
Australia|Business|Economy

Australia's South32 third-quarter manganese output misses estimates

Australian diversified miner South32 on Thursday posted quarterly manganese ore production 29.9% below estimates, hit by planned maintenance and a temporary shutdown of two mines in South

Australia's South32 third-quarter manganese output misses estimates
Australia|Economy|Political|Sports

Australian politicians took $147,000 of match tickets while weighing sports betting ban

Australian politicians were gifted about A$245,000 ($147,000) in match tickets over nearly two years by the country's most popular sporting leagues as part of a

Australian politicians took $147,000 of match tickets while weighing sports betting ban
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology

US-China trade fight slams stocks, sends gold to record high

Global shares fell sharply on Wednesday as U.S. restrictions on chip sales to China and continued tariff uncertainty battered tech

US-China trade fight slams stocks, sends gold to record high
Australia|Environment|Health|Science|World

Salmon migration affected by drug pollution in water from antianxiety medication

Salmon migration affected by drug pollution in water from antianxiety medication

Salmon migration affected by drug pollution in water from antianxiety medication
Australia|Election|Political|US

Trump trips up Australia's conservative opposition in election's last laps

U.S.

Trump trips up Australia's conservative opposition in election's last laps
Americas|Australia|Business|Economy

Australia's Woodside hires Mexico Pacific CEO Bairstow for Louisiana LNG project

Australia's top gas producer Woodside Energy said on Wednesday it had hired Sarah Bairstow, the chief executive of Mexico Pacific, for its Louisiana liquefied natural gas plant

Australia's Woodside hires Mexico Pacific CEO Bairstow for Louisiana LNG project
Australia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Australian casino operator Star swings sharply as trading resumes after weak results

Shares of Australia's embattled casino operator Star Entertainment fluctuated sharply on Wednesday as trading resumed after the firm announced a larger-than-expected half-year loss.

Australian casino operator Star swings sharply as trading resumes after weak results
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

New Zealand central bank's budget to see 25% cut in coming year

The New Zealand central bank's operating budget will be cut by roughly 25% in the coming fiscal year and set at roughly NZ$150 million ($88.50 million) for each

New Zealand central bank's budget to see 25% cut in coming year
Australia|Business|Economy

Asian slump, Cyclone Alfred, slash Ampol's refinery margins by half

Australia's top fuel retailer Ampol reported a 49% drop in first-quarter refining margins for its Lytton refinery in Queensland on Wednesday,

Asian slump, Cyclone Alfred, slash Ampol's refinery margins by half
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Australia's Zip soars on record quarterly cash earnings, fiscal 2025 forecast hike

Australian buy-now, pay-later firm Zip Co posted record quarterly cash earnings on Wednesday, helped by strong performance from its U.S. operations and raised its fiscal 2025

Australia's Zip soars on record quarterly cash earnings, fiscal 2025 forecast hike
Australia|Business|Economy

Rio Tinto posts lowest Q1 iron ore shipments since 2019, tempers forecast

Rio Tinto on Wednesday reported its lowest first-quarter iron ore shipments since 2019 and warned that more weather disruptions could lead to a 2025

Rio Tinto posts lowest Q1 iron ore shipments since 2019, tempers forecast
Australia|Business|Political|US|World

AUKUS nuclear submarine sale under scrutiny as Trump tariffs rattle Australia

The sale of nuclear-powered submarines to Australia

AUKUS nuclear submarine sale under scrutiny as Trump tariffs rattle Australia
Australia|Business|Economy|Travel

Air New Zealand sees lower earnings for 2025, cites engine woes

Air New Zealand said on Wednesday it expects lower earnings in the 2025 financial year, citing uncertainty regarding its global engine maintenance delays and related compensation levels.

Air New Zealand sees lower earnings for 2025, cites engine woes
Americas|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Britain's financial watchdog sets up in US and Asia to attract firms to UK

Britain's Financial Conduct Authority has appointed staff in the United States and the Asia-Pacific region for the first time, to help overseas firms to enter the British market and

Britain's financial watchdog sets up in US and Asia to attract firms to UK
Asia|Australia|Election|Political|World

Indonesia dismisses report of Russian request to base aircraft in Papua

Indonesia dismissed on Tuesday a report in defence publication Janes that Russia has requested basing military aircraft in Papua, its easternmost province, after the issue

Indonesia dismisses report of Russian request to base aircraft in Papua
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australian casino operator Star says first-half loss widened as woes mount

Australia's embattled casino operator Star Entertainment reported a bigger-than-expected first-half loss on Tuesday, as remediation costs continue to bite even though it

Australian casino operator Star says first-half loss widened as woes mount
Australia|Business|Political|Technology|US

AUKUS exemption to US defence trade controls doesn't cover nuclear subs, officials say

U.S. controls on sensitive defence exports, relaxed for AUKUS partner Australia last year, still apply to submarines, creating hurdles to defence industry

AUKUS exemption to US defence trade controls doesn't cover nuclear subs, officials say
Australia|Business|Europe|Food

Australia's Collins Foods plans to exit Taco Bell partnership, open more KFC outlets in Germany

Australian fast-food chain operator Collins Foods said on Tuesday it planned on exiting the underperforming Taco Bell restaurant business in a

Australia's Collins Foods plans to exit Taco Bell partnership, open more KFC outlets in Germany
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

US stocks, Treasuries rebound but dollar dips amid tariff uncertainty

U.S. shares gained on Monday, while the dollar dipped, after the White House exempted smartphones and computers from U.S. tariffs but

US stocks, Treasuries rebound but dollar dips amid tariff uncertainty
Australia|Business|Environment

Clorox Australia fined $5.2 million over false claims of using recycled plastic

Australia's competition regulator said on Monday Clorox's local unit had been fined A$8.25 million ($5.19 million) by the Federal Court over falsely claiming its GLAD kitchen and garbage

Clorox Australia fined $5.2 million over false claims of using recycled plastic
Australia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Sony hikes PlayStation 5 console prices for Europe, UK and Australia citing economic turmoil

Sony says it will raise prices starting Monday for some PlayStation 5 video game consoles in Europe, Australia and New Zealand, citing global economic turmoil

Sony hikes PlayStation 5 console prices for Europe, UK and Australia citing economic turmoil
Australia|Business|Economy

Bally's swooped for Star after Australian casino group's fire sale, chairman says

Bally's Corp considered waiting for Star Entertainment to enter voluntary administration before investing but feared the Australian casino group would have been too

Bally's swooped for Star after Australian casino group's fire sale, chairman says
Australia|Election|Political

Australia's ruling Labor could retain power with slim majority in May vote, poll shows

Australia's ruling centre-left Labor party could retain power with a slim majority after a national election on May 3, a widely-watched poll said on Monday, marking a

Australia's ruling Labor could retain power with slim majority in May vote, poll shows
Americas|Australia|Sports|World

Oscar Piastri takes impressive win at Bahrain Grand Prix

Oscar Piastri takes impressive win at Bahrain Grand Prix

Oscar Piastri takes impressive win at Bahrain Grand Prix
Australia|Sports

Teenage phenom Gout Gout breaks 20-second barrier in 200m, wins Australian title

Teenage phenom Gout Gout breaks 20-second barrier in 200m, wins Australian title

Teenage phenom Gout Gout breaks 20-second barrier in 200m, wins Australian title
Asia|Australia|Political|US|World

New Zealand needs U.S. as 'active' partner in Indo-Pacific, says NZ foreign minister

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Sunday his country needed the United States as an "active" partner in the Indo-Pacific region, after a trip to Washington last

New Zealand needs U.S. as 'active' partner in Indo-Pacific, says NZ foreign minister
Australia|Economy|Election|Political

Australian prime minister's party launches election campaign

The centre-left party of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pledged on Sunday to help more would-be home buyers as it launched a campaign for the May 3 election shaping as a

Australian prime minister's party launches election campaign
Asia|Australia|Political|World

Another foreign judge quits Hong Kong's highest court amid national security crackdown

An Australian judge became the latest foreigner to resign from Hong Kong's highest court before the end of his term on Friday as a

Another foreign judge quits Hong Kong's highest court amid national security crackdown
Asia|Australia|Education|Lifestyle|Travel|World

She was in a candlelit hut in the Himalayas. Then her future husband walked through the door

She was in a candlelit hut in the Himalayas. Then her future husband walked through the door

She was in a candlelit hut in the Himalayas. Then her future husband walked through the door
Australia|Health

Woman gives birth to another couple’s child after IVF mix-up

Woman gives birth to another couple’s child after IVF mix-up

Woman gives birth to another couple’s child after IVF mix-up
Australia|Crime|Election|Political

Australian opposition leader says his home was the target of an alleged bomb plot

Australian opposition leader Peter Dutton has confirmed that his family home was the target of an alleged bomb plot but says concerns for his personal safety did not restrict his election campaigning

Australian opposition leader says his home was the target of an alleged bomb plot
Australia|Political|World

Australia wants AUKUS submarines for deterrence, stealth, says PM Albanese

Australia is buying nuclear-powered submarines as a deterrent, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday, adding that the AUKUS treaty that has come under

Australia wants AUKUS submarines for deterrence, stealth, says PM Albanese
Australia|Health|World

Australian woman unknowingly gives birth to a stranger's baby after IVF clinic error

A woman in Australia unknowingly gave birth to a stranger's baby after an IVF clinic mistakenly transferred the wrong embryo, the clinic said

Australian woman unknowingly gives birth to a stranger's baby after IVF clinic error
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

Australia central bank says too early to decide on rate path amid tariff uncertainty

Australia's top central banker said on Thursday that it was still too early to decide on the path for interest rates, adding it needed to be patient as it assesses the economic

Australia central bank says too early to decide on rate path amid tariff uncertainty
Australia|Political|World

New Zealand lawmakers reject proposed law to redefine the country's founding Treaty of Waitangi

New Zealand lawmakers have dealt an overwhelming defeat to a controversial proposed law seeking to redefine the country’s founding treaty between Māori tribes and the British Crown

New Zealand lawmakers reject proposed law to redefine the country's founding Treaty of Waitangi
Asia|Australia|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

US dollar rebounds against safe-haven currencies after Trump pauses tariffs

The U.S. dollar rebounded against safe-haven currencies including the yen and Swiss franc on Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced a

US dollar rebounds against safe-haven currencies after Trump pauses tariffs
Americas|Australia|Sports

Min Woo Lee hits the Masters after his first PGA Tour win. Jason Day thinks he can be world No. 1

Min Woo Lee had won just about everywhere but the PGA Tour before he triumphed at the Texas Open

Min Woo Lee hits the Masters after his first PGA Tour win. Jason Day thinks he can be world No. 1
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Peabody reviews options for $3.78 billion deal for Anglo's coal assets

Peabody Energy is reviewing all options related to its $3.78 billion acquisition agreement with Anglo American for some of its Australian steelmaking coal assets after a fire halted

Peabody reviews options for $3.78 billion deal for Anglo's coal assets
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump trade official defends tariffs against Australia despite US trade surplus

Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) asks US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer about President Donald Trump's tariffs on Australia at a Senate Finance Committee hearing.

Trump trade official defends tariffs against Australia despite US trade surplus
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

RBNZ cuts rates as tariffs loom, economists expect more stimulus

New Zealand's central bank cut its benchmark rate on Wednesday, as widely expected, signalling a greater readiness to lower borrowing costs further as the

RBNZ cuts rates as tariffs loom, economists expect more stimulus
Australia|Environment|Europe|Science|World

Prague Zoo joins the effort to ensure the survival of a rare insect once considered extinct

The Prague Zoo has joined an international effort to ensure the survival of a rare insect that had been considered extinct for more than 80 years

Prague Zoo joins the effort to ensure the survival of a rare insect once considered extinct
Australia|Business|Economy|Food|Political

Trump attacked Australian beef, but industry looks like tariff winner

On the day Donald Trump announced tariffs on imports from a dizzying number of countries last week, the U.S. president gave a special mention to Australian beef.

Trump attacked Australian beef, but industry looks like tariff winner
Australia|Business|Political|World

Canadian couple likely the only business owners on Australia's Norfolk Island to face US tariffs

Jesse Schiller and Rachel Evans are likely the only business owners on Australia's Norfolk Island to be affected by the Trump administration's tariffs, as the island exports nothing to the United States

Canadian couple likely the only business owners on Australia's Norfolk Island to face US tariffs
Australia|Economy|Finance|Political

New Zealand appoints Christian Hawkesby as interim RBNZ Governor

Christian Hawkesby has been appointed as Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) for a six-month term as the search for a permanent leader continues, Finance Minister Nicola

New Zealand appoints Christian Hawkesby as interim RBNZ Governor
Australia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Australian payments firm Zip soars on $30 million share buyback plan

Shares of Australia's Zip rose more than 8% on Tuesday after the "buy-now, pay-later" firm announced a share buyback plan of up to A$50 million ($30.1 million), with the

Australian payments firm Zip soars on $30 million share buyback plan
Australia|Business|Economy|Political

Australia business activity mostly steady in March before tariff turmoil, survey says

A measure of Australian business activity was largely unchanged in March before the turmoil from U.S.

Australia business activity mostly steady in March before tariff turmoil, survey says
Australia|Business|Economy|Stock Markets

Australia April consumer confidence slammed by tariff turmoil

A measure of Australian consumer sentiment dived from a three-year high in April as market turmoil triggered by U.S.

Australia April consumer confidence slammed by tariff turmoil
Australia|Election|MidEast|Political

Bringing the war home: Gaza threatens to reshape an Australian election

Sydney non-profit worker Az Fahmi was once a dedicated volunteer for Australia's ruling Labor party, handing out pamphlets to get her local

Bringing the war home: Gaza threatens to reshape an Australian election
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia casino group Star Entertainment agrees $180m Bally's rescue bid

Australian casino group Star Entertainment said on Monday it had agreed to a A$300 million ($179.70 million) rescue package from U.S. group Bally's that will hand over

Australia casino group Star Entertainment agrees $180m Bally's rescue bid
Americas|Australia|Business|Economy

Australia's Woodside sells Louisiana LNG stake to Stonepeak for $5.7 billion

Woodside Energy, Australia’s top gas producer, said on Monday it agreed to sell a 40% stake in its Louisiana liquefied natural gas plant to U.S.

Australia's Woodside sells Louisiana LNG stake to Stonepeak for $5.7 billion
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|World

New Zealand aims to nearly double defence spending to 2% of GDP

New Zealand said on Monday it would boost defence spending by NZ$9 billion ($5 billion) over the next four years, and aim to nearly double spending to 2% as a

New Zealand aims to nearly double defence spending to 2% of GDP
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump tariffs to slow Australia's economy but recession not expected, Treasurer says

Australia will be able to manage the direct impact of U.S.

Trump tariffs to slow Australia's economy but recession not expected, Treasurer says
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Australia dollar dives to five-year low as markets bet on big rate cuts

The Australian dollar dived to five-year lows on Monday, slammed by fears that a tit-for-tat global trade war would send the global economy into a recession, which had

Australia dollar dives to five-year low as markets bet on big rate cuts
Australia|Election|Political

Australia's opposition dumps policy on return to office as election nears

Australia's opposition Liberal Party abandoned on Monday a plan to force government workers to return to the office full-time, as incumbent Labor gained in polls

Australia's opposition dumps policy on return to office as election nears
Australia|Economy|Election|Political

Australia's Albanese pledges A$2.3 billion to help homeowners buy solar batteries

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday pledged A$2.3 billion ($1.39 billion) to help homeowners buy batteries to store solar power and lower their energy costs, a

Australia's Albanese pledges A$2.3 billion to help homeowners buy solar batteries
Australia|Business|Economy|Election|Political

Australia PM says working on plan for Chinese company to sell Darwin port to 'Australian hands'

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday his government was working on a plan for Australian superannuation firms to buy the strategically located Darwin

Australia PM says working on plan for Chinese company to sell Darwin port to 'Australian hands'
Australia|Business|Crime|Finance|Technology

Hackers strike Australia's largest pension funds in coordinated attacks

Hackers targeting Australia's major pension funds in a series of coordinated attacks have stolen savings from some members at the biggest fund, according to a

Hackers strike Australia's largest pension funds in coordinated attacks
Australia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

ASX to face investor push back on dual-class listing plans - again

Australia's plan to introduce dual-class share trading to help revive its weak listing market faces resistance from investors concerned the structure would give too

ASX to face investor push back on dual-class listing plans - again
Australia|Business|Economy

Australia household spending up 0.2% in February, growth stays modest

Australian household spending rose for a fifth straight month in February, data showed on Friday, but the gains were slim and overall growth remained modest as consumers struggled

Australia household spending up 0.2% in February, growth stays modest
Australia|Business|Economy|Election|Political

In a tight Australian election, a Chinese app could make a difference

When the Labor Party's Jerome Laxale won the Sydney seat of Bennelong from the Liberals at the 2022 election, votes from Chinese Australians angry about then-prime

In a tight Australian election, a Chinese app could make a difference
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

RBNZ set to cut cash rate on April 9, flags further easing: Reuters poll

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand will cut interest rates by 25 basis points on April 9, according to economists polled by Reuters, who have held to

RBNZ set to cut cash rate on April 9, flags further easing: Reuters poll
Australia|Economy|Political|US|World

Polar bear-inhabited islands affected by Trump tariffs

The Trump administration appears to be leaving no stone unturned with its sweeping tariffs around the globe, from rocky outcrops home to polar bears in the Arctic to tiny tropical islands to a former British penal colony

Polar bear-inhabited islands affected by Trump tariffs
Asia|Australia|World

Search for missing flight MH370 suspended due to bad weather, says Malaysia transport minister

The search for the wreckage of the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 in the southern Indian Ocean has been suspended due to poor weather conditions and will only resume

Search for missing flight MH370 suspended due to bad weather, says Malaysia transport minister
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets

Traders seek refuge in Aussie consumer staples as US tariffs spark market fall

Shares of Australia's consumer staple companies rose on Thursday, driven by grocers Coles and Woolworths, as investors moved to safer bets after U.S.

Traders seek refuge in Aussie consumer staples as US tariffs spark market fall
Australia|Business|Economy|Political

Australian beef farmers say Trump tariffs to boost price of US hamburgers

At a cattle auction in Australia's lush Southern Highlands, an auctioneer shouts from a gantry over the din of nearly 2,000 cows

Australian beef farmers say Trump tariffs to boost price of US hamburgers
Australia|Election|Political

Australia PM Albanese falls off stage during election campaign event

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appeared to fall off a stage on Thursday during a campaign event for May's national election, but quickly recovered and insisted he was "

Australia PM Albanese falls off stage during election campaign event
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Australia says US tariffs 'not act of a friend' but rules out reciprocal move

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday the decision by U.S.

Australia says US tariffs 'not act of a friend' but rules out reciprocal move
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Australia's Galan Lithium declines $150 million buyout bid for Argentine assets

Australia's Galan Lithium said on Thursday that it rejected an offer from Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co and Renault Group to acquire the lithium explorer's stake in its Argentine assets for $

Australia's Galan Lithium declines $150 million buyout bid for Argentine assets
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Australia central bank warns US tariff policies could threaten global growth

Australia's central bank warned on Thursday that U.S. trade policies could pose significant headwinds for the global economy, causing a sharp rise in risk aversion in

Australia central bank warns US tariff policies could threaten global growth
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australian regulator increases ANZ's capital add-on, criticises bank's risk culture

Australia's bank regulator again increased the cash ANZ Group must hold in reserve, as it criticised on Thursday what it said was the lender's failure to address wide-

Australian regulator increases ANZ's capital add-on, criticises bank's risk culture
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

BHP considered spinning off iron ore, coal divisions

The world's biggest listed miner BHP Group considered spinning off its Australian iron ore and coal divisions as part of a medium-term growth strategy, three

BHP considered spinning off iron ore, coal divisions
Australia|Celebrity|Sports|World

Russian-born tennis player Daria Kasatkina ‘didn’t have much choice’ over switching allegiances to Australia

Russian-born tennis player Daria Kasatkina ‘didn’t have much choice’ over switching allegiances to Australia

Russian-born tennis player Daria Kasatkina ‘didn’t have much choice’ over switching allegiances to Australia
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

The Aussie is losing its way as markets' risk compass

The Australian dollar's surprising resilience in the face of the hit to market sentiment from U.S. tariffs is raising questions whether its

The Aussie is losing its way as markets' risk compass
Australia|Business|Economy|Election|Political

Australia to 'stand up for national interests' on US tariffs, says PM Albanese

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his rival in a May election, Liberal Party leader Peter Dutton, said they would stand up for the

Australia to 'stand up for national interests' on US tariffs, says PM Albanese
Australia|Environment|World

High waves cause damage on Sydney waterfront

Sydney beachfront properties were flooded and coastal infrastructure damaged after a large swell combined with a king tide to batter the shore

High waves cause damage on Sydney waterfront
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

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

Star Entertainment: money laundering claims to teetering on the brink

Australia's beleaguered casino operator Star Entertainment has failed to secure a debt refinancing lifeline of up to A$940 million ($590.98 million) from Salter Brothers Capital, the firm

Star Entertainment: money laundering claims to teetering on the brink
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'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
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|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|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|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|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

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|Election|Political

Who is Australian election winner Anthony Albanese?

Australia's Anthony Albanese, who claimed a historic second term as prime minister on Saturday, is a pragmatic leader who revived his campaign by offering stability

Who is Australian election winner Anthony Albanese?
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

What you need to know about Australia's upcoming election

Australia will hold a general election on Saturday, May 3.

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|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|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
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|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|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