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Westpac Annual Profit Dips 2 % but Beats Analyst Forecasts Amid Cost Pressures

Australia’s third-largest lender reports A$6.99 billion profit, bolstered by strong credit quality and non-interest income despite margin compression

‘Diabolical’ Synthetic Opioids Kill Australians as Nitazene Crisis Deepens

Highly potent nitazenes—up to 500 times stronger than heroin—are now contaminating multiple illicit drugs, sparking a surge in overdose deaths across Australia

Australian Home Prices Post Sharpest Monthly Rise in Over Two Years

October spike highlights risk of reigniting inflation as Reserve Bank of Australia monitors housing market surge

Australia’s Albanese Reaches Out to Erdoğan as COP31 Hosting Deadlock Persists

Prime Minister writes to Turkish President signalling push to resolve rival bids for 2026 climate summit

Australia’s Zirconium Exports Fuel China’s Military Build-up Amid Strategic Mine Deals

Australian mining stakes and government loan highlight Canberra’s enabling role in supplying China with missile- and nuclear-grade zirconium

Australia Faces ‘Diabolical’ Teacher-Shortage Crisis- and Regional Schools Are Worst Hit

New international survey finds Australia among worst in OECD for staffing schools, with disadvantaged and remote areas bearing the brunt

British Bakery Warburtons Crumpets Land Australia-Wide at Coles

British Bakery Warburtons Crumpets Land Australia-Wide at Coles

British Bakery Warburtons Crumpets Land Australia-Wide at Coles

Highly-anticipated UK snack hits shelves in Coles supermarkets with six-pack for five Australian dollars

Qantas Relaunches International Flights From South Australia With New Auckland Route

Qantas Relaunches International Flights From South Australia With New Auckland Route

The carrier resumes non-stop Adelaide–Auckland service from October 2025, heralding a return to international connectivity for South Australia

Australia and Philippines Deepen Strategic Defense Ties Amid Indo-Pacific Tensions

Australia and Philippines Deepen Strategic Defense Ties Amid Indo-Pacific Tensions

Canberra and Manila commit to major defence cooperation upgrade by 2026, anchored in joint exercises, infrastructure and shared security interests

Over-Century-Old WWI Messages in a Bottle Found on Remote Australian Shore

Over-Century-Old WWI Messages in a Bottle Found on Remote Australian Shore

Letters from two Australian soldiers en route to the Western Front wash up near Esperance after 109 years

RBA Set to Hold Cash Rate at 3.60% as Easing Cycle Stalls

RBA Set to Hold Cash Rate at 3.60% as Easing Cycle Stalls

Inflation surge pushes Australia’s central bank to pause cuts, markets now look to mid-2026 for easing

Australia Small-Cap Spotlight: Cogstate and GenusPlus Emerge as Undiscovered Gems

Australia Small-Cap Spotlight: Cogstate and GenusPlus Emerge as Undiscovered Gems

Two Australian stocks with strong fundamentals gain attention amid broader market resilience

Australia Rejects England’s Breakdown Tactics Claims After 25-7 Defeat

Coach Joe Schmidt and captain Harry Wilson dismiss allegations of illegal ruck play ahead of Australia’s Autumn Nations Series loss to England

Oasis’ Reunion Ushers in Triumphant Homecoming in Melbourne

Gallagher brothers return to the stage for first Australian shows in 19 years, reigniting their legacy with rapturous crowd response

Philippines Holds Naval and Air Drills with U.S., Australia and New Zealand in South China Sea

Multinational exercise aims to reinforce maritime cooperation amid heightened regional tensions

Australia Declares Its Alliance with the United States 'Never More Relevant'

Defence Minister Marles and U.S. Secretary Hegseth underscore deepening bilateral security ties in the Indo-Pacific

Luxury Cruise Cancels Voyage After Passenger Found Dead on Lizard Island

Coral Adventurer halts 60-night expedition following the death of an eighty-year-old tourist off the Great Barrier Reef

Tim Tam Launches Twin Pack in UK as Global First, Heads into Tesco Meal Deal

Australia’s beloved chocolate biscuit brand introduces travel-friendly twin-pack in selected Tesco Express stores from 26 October

Borthwick Praises Pollock as England Down Australia with Impact Substitute

Borthwick Praises Pollock as England Down Australia with Impact Substitute

Coach Steve Borthwick hails Henry Pollock as a ‘ball of energy’ after the back-rowman’s decisive try helps England beat Australia 25-7

Pitch Invader Arrested After Lining Up with Australia Team at England–Australia Rugby League Test

Pitch Invader Arrested After Lining Up with Australia Team at England–Australia Rugby League Test

Known prankster Daniel Jarvis (‘Jarvo 69’) apprehended after joining national anthem lineup at Hill Dickinson Stadium

Honda Confirms 0 α Compact EV Won’t Launch in U.S., Europe or Australia

Honda Confirms 0 α Compact EV Won’t Launch in U.S., Europe or Australia

Honda Confirms 0 α Compact EV Won’t Launch in U.S., Europe or Australia

Honda Confirms 0 α Compact EV Won’t Launch in U.S., Europe or Australia

Gateway model to its new 0-Series lineup will focus on Japan and India markets when it goes on sale in 2027

Ancient Earth Rings Near Melbourne Finally Identified as Aboriginal Ceremonial Structures

Ancient Earth Rings Near Melbourne Finally Identified as Aboriginal Ceremonial Structures

Ancient Earth Rings Near Melbourne Finally Identified as Aboriginal Ceremonial Structures

New research reveals circular earth formations on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country were built 590–1,400 years ago by Indigenous peoples

Australian Mountaineer Dies on Himlung Himal Near Summit After Illness

Experienced climber Chin Tark Chan fell ill at around 6,800 metres and died during descent on 7,100-metre Himlung Himal in Nepal

Queensland’s Top Towns for Retirement: Affordable Living Meets Lifestyle Appeal

Nine regional towns in Queensland offer retirees lower home prices, strong amenities and access to nature beyond Brisbane’s high-cost market

Australian Minister Apologises After Singer Diljit Dosanjh Targets Racist Abuse

Assistant Minister Julian Hill condemns hateful remarks directed at the Punjabi star and affirms Australia’s commitment to diversity

Australia to Host First-Ever Beach Volleyball World Championships in Oceania

Adelaide will welcome 96 international teams for the 2025 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships, showcasing Australia's growing high-performance programme under the Empowerment initiative.

Cboe Global Markets Announces Exit of Australia and Canada Equities Businesses

Exchange operator to sell Cboe Australia and Cboe Canada units as strategic review redirects focus to derivatives and data

Anduril Opens Sydney Factory to Build Ghost Shark Undersea Drones

New Australian facility launched to produce autonomous Ghost Shark drones under a A$1.7 billion contract for the Royal Australian Navy

Amazon Shares Soar 11% as Cloud Business Hits Fastest Growth Since 2022

Amazon Web Services posts 20% year-on-year revenue rise, boosting investor confidence in AI infrastructure ambitions

Credit Markets Flooded with More Than $200 Billion of AI-Linked Debt Issuance

Tech giants issue jumbo bonds to fund artificial intelligence infrastructure, raising concerns over systemic credit risks

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Says China Made 'a Real Mistake' by Threatening Rare-Earth Exports

Bessent warns that Beijing’s rare-earth export restrictions have backfired, accelerating global diversification and reducing China’s leverage

Report Claims Nearly Two Billion Dollars in Foreign Charity Funds Flowed into U.S. Advocacy Groups

Investigation alleges five foreign foundations channelled almost two billion dollars into U.S. nonprofits engaged in climate-policy and political activism

Meta Seeks Dismissal of Strike 3’s $350 Million Copyright Lawsuit

Meta contests allegations that it downloaded thousands of adult films for AI-training, calling the claims speculative and unsupported

Apple Exceeds Forecasts With $102.5 Billion Q3 Revenue Despite iPhone Miss

Apple posts record quarterly results, driven by strong growth in services and Macs, as Tim Cook projects double-digit expansion ahead

Washington Commanders Face Trade-Deadline Crossroads After 3-5 Start

Washington Commanders Face Trade-Deadline Crossroads After 3-5 Start

Washington Commanders Face Trade-Deadline Crossroads After 3-5 Start

Washington Commanders Face Trade-Deadline Crossroads After 3-5 Start

Washington Commanders Face Trade-Deadline Crossroads After 3-5 Start

With rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels entrenched, the team must decide whether to bolster the roster now or stay patient at the upcoming deadline

England Face Australia With Eyes on World Cup 2027 After Coaching Overhaul

England Face Australia With Eyes on World Cup 2027 After Coaching Overhaul

Steve Borthwick’s squad opens Autumn Nations Series against the Wallabies as England aim to turn promise into elite-level consistency

Australia Becomes First Country to Mandate Ransomware Payment Disclosure

Australia Becomes First Country to Mandate Ransomware Payment Disclosure

New legislation requires firms above A$3 million turnover and critical-infrastructure entities to report any ransom payments within 72 hours

Australia’s Private Sector Credit Growth Strong at 0.6% Monthly as Lending Momentum Holds

Australia’s Private Sector Credit Growth Strong at 0.6% Monthly as Lending Momentum Holds

Credit expansion matches forecasts for August, supporting banks and indicating resilient borrowing demand

Australian Social-Media Family Relocate to UK Ahead of Under-16 Social-Media Ban

Australian Social-Media Family Relocate to UK Ahead of Under-16 Social-Media Ban

Popular influencer family leaves Australia for UK so their teenage daughter can continue content creation after Canberra’s incoming ban

Ex-NSW MP Gareth Ward Sentenced to Five Years and Nine Months for Sexual Abuse of Two Young Men

Ex-NSW MP Gareth Ward Sentenced to Five Years and Nine Months for Sexual Abuse of Two Young Men

Former Liberal minister handed significant custodial term after conviction for offences dating back to 2013 and 2015

Australia Tightens Digital Asset Oversight, Classifying Stablecoins and Tokenised Securities as Financial Products

Australia Tightens Digital Asset Oversight, Classifying Stablecoins and Tokenised Securities as Financial Products

Regulator mandates licensing for firms dealing in wrapped tokens, stablecoins and digital-asset wallets, with transitional relief until mid-2026

Australia’s Credit Growth Holds Firm at 0.6% as Banks Gain Traction

Australia’s Credit Growth Holds Firm at 0.6% as Banks Gain Traction

Private-sector borrowing remains steady month-on-month, reinforcing bank lending momentum and investor interest

Australia’s PowerCap Enters U.S. Market with Sodium-Ion Battery Technology

Australia’s PowerCap Enters U.S. Market with Sodium-Ion Battery Technology

Queensland-based firm launches its stationary storage product range in the U.S. ahead of planned manufacturing expansion in the Americas

Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology Website Overhaul Costs $86 Million Amid Sharp Criticism

Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology Website Overhaul Costs $86 Million Amid Sharp Criticism

The website redesign forms part of an $866 million infrastructure upgrade yet has sparked backlash over functionality and cost-effectiveness

Australia Cuts 2025 Medicinal Cannabis Import Quota Amid Surge in Domestic Production

Import ceiling reduced from 101 tonnes to 88 tonnes as local growers ramp up output and permit over-forecasting triggers reform

Australian Startup Vow Launches Cultivated-Meat Products for Home Use

Sydney-based Vow introduces its Forged line of cultured Japanese-quail delicacies in Australia for the first time

Australia at a Fuel-Price Turning Point as Global Oil Shocks Threaten Pump Costs

Tightened sanctions on Russian oil and supply chain disruptions could drive fuel prices higher in Australia, analysts warn

Australia Unveils Sweeping National School Reforms to Boost Teaching and Learning

Federal and state governments agree to overhaul curriculum, teacher standards and agency architecture to strengthen schools

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Westpac Annual Profit Dips 2 % but Beats Analyst Forecasts Amid Cost Pressures

‘Diabolical’ Synthetic Opioids Kill Australians as Nitazene Crisis Deepens

Australian Home Prices Post Sharpest Monthly Rise in Over Two Years

Australia’s Albanese Reaches Out to Erdoğan as COP31 Hosting Deadlock Persists

Australia’s Zirconium Exports Fuel China’s Military Build-up Amid Strategic Mine Deals

Australia Faces ‘Diabolical’ Teacher-Shortage Crisis- and Regional Schools Are Worst Hit

Australia Rejects England’s Breakdown Tactics Claims After 25-7 Defeat

Oasis’ Reunion Ushers in Triumphant Homecoming in Melbourne

Philippines Holds Naval and Air Drills with U.S., Australia and New Zealand in South China Sea

Australia Declares Its Alliance with the United States 'Never More Relevant'

Luxury Cruise Cancels Voyage After Passenger Found Dead on Lizard Island

Tim Tam Launches Twin Pack in UK as Global First, Heads into Tesco Meal Deal

Australian Mountaineer Dies on Himlung Himal Near Summit After Illness

Queensland’s Top Towns for Retirement: Affordable Living Meets Lifestyle Appeal

Australian Minister Apologises After Singer Diljit Dosanjh Targets Racist Abuse

Australia to Host First-Ever Beach Volleyball World Championships in Oceania

Cboe Global Markets Announces Exit of Australia and Canada Equities Businesses

Anduril Opens Sydney Factory to Build Ghost Shark Undersea Drones

Amazon Shares Soar 11% as Cloud Business Hits Fastest Growth Since 2022

Credit Markets Flooded with More Than $200 Billion of AI-Linked Debt Issuance

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Says China Made 'a Real Mistake' by Threatening Rare-Earth Exports

Report Claims Nearly Two Billion Dollars in Foreign Charity Funds Flowed into U.S. Advocacy Groups

Meta Seeks Dismissal of Strike 3’s $350 Million Copyright Lawsuit

Apple Exceeds Forecasts With $102.5 Billion Q3 Revenue Despite iPhone Miss

Australia Cuts 2025 Medicinal Cannabis Import Quota Amid Surge in Domestic Production

Australian Startup Vow Launches Cultivated-Meat Products for Home Use

Australia at a Fuel-Price Turning Point as Global Oil Shocks Threaten Pump Costs

Australia Unveils Sweeping National School Reforms to Boost Teaching and Learning

Australia and Papua New Guinea Launch “Pukpuk” Defence Treaty, But Implementation Remains Key

Sydney Council Moves to Phase Out Gas Appliances in New Developments

Australia’s Financial-Crime Watchdog Fines Crypto ATM Operator in Broad Crackdown

Australia Will Not Permit Free Use of Copyright-Protected Works for AI Training

Carnival Cruise Line to Offer Five Homeports Across Australia and New Zealand in 2027-28 Season

Australia's Luxury Laundromats Boom as Urban Residents Embrace Boutique Facilities

Wendy’s Launches Immersive Flagship in Brisbane as Australian Growth Accelerates

Meta and TikTok Agree to Enforce Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Rule

BMW Australia and EcoBatt launch large-scale EV battery recycling partnership

Michelle Agyemang Exits England-Australia Match on Stretcher With Knee Concern

Australia’s Inflation Surges to 3.2 %, Above RBA Target Band

Paramount Expands UFC Deal to Cover Latin America and Australia from 2026

Reneé Rapp to Make Australia Debut at AO LIVE Melbourne in 2026

Australia’s Regulator Widens Digital-Asset Oversight with Updated Guidance

Australian Government Review Under Way of Petition Seeking Ban on Donald Trump Entering Country

Lynas Commits A$180 Million to New Heavy Rare-Earth Separation Facility in Malaysia

Meta, TikTok and Snap Will Comply With Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Despite Opposition

Gina Rinehart Expands Stake in Arafura Rare Earths to 15.7 Percent After Major Capital Raise

Bill Gates at 70: “I Have a Real Fear of Artificial Intelligence – and Also Regret”

Elon Musk Unveils Grokipedia: An AI-Driven Alternative to Wikipedia

Saudi Arabia Unveils Vision for First-Ever "Sky Stadium" Suspended Over Desert Floor

Amazon Announces 14 000 Corporate Job Cuts as AI Investment Accelerates