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Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026

Meghan Markle’s ‘As Ever’ Brand Not Set for Immediate Australia Launch Ahead of Sussex Visit

Trademark filings spark speculation, but representatives say expansion plans remain long-term as Meghan and Prince Harry prepare for April trip

EU and Australia Enter Final Phase of Landmark Free Trade Agreement Talks

Leaders move to conclude long-delayed pact as negotiations reach decisive “last mile” stage

EU and Australia Enter Final Phase of Landmark Free Trade Agreement Talks

Leaders move to conclude long-delayed pact as negotiations reach decisive “last mile” stage

Myth of Australia’s ‘US Fuel Reserve’ Exposed as Energy Crisis Sharpens Focus on Domestic Supply

Myth of Australia’s ‘US Fuel Reserve’ Exposed as Energy Crisis Sharpens Focus on Domestic Supply

Claims that Australia stores emergency fuel in the United States are misleading, as experts warn real reserves remain limited and locally held

Myth of Australia’s ‘US Fuel Reserve’ Exposed as Energy Crisis Sharpens Focus on Domestic Supply

Myth of Australia’s ‘US Fuel Reserve’ Exposed as Energy Crisis Sharpens Focus on Domestic Supply

Claims that Australia stores emergency fuel in the United States are misleading, as experts warn real reserves remain limited and locally held

EU–Australia Trade Pact Raises Stakes for Defending Global Rules-Based Order

EU–Australia Trade Pact Raises Stakes for Defending Global Rules-Based Order

As both sides finalise a landmark agreement, attention turns to whether economic alignment will translate into broader strategic cooperation

Seafarms Group Faces Court Action Over Alleged Corporations Act Breaches

Seafarms Group Faces Court Action Over Alleged Corporations Act Breaches

Legal claim challenges company statements tied to major aquaculture project as firm rejects allegations and prepares defence

ABC Staff Set for First Nationwide Strike in Two Decades After Pay Talks Collapse

ABC Staff Set for First Nationwide Strike in Two Decades After Pay Talks Collapse

Walkout expected to disrupt major broadcasts as employees reject wage deal and push for improved conditions

IEA Urges Caution as Australia Weighs Gas Export Tax Amid Global Energy Turmoil

IEA Urges Caution as Australia Weighs Gas Export Tax Amid Global Energy Turmoil

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese highlights a new era of uncertainty while energy leaders warn against sudden policy shifts that could deter investment

Australia’s Job Market Softens as SEEK Reports February Decline in Advertised Roles

Australia’s Job Market Softens as SEEK Reports February Decline in Advertised Roles

Employment platform data shows a 2.6 percent annual drop in job ads, signalling cautious hiring amid global uncertainty

Global Energy Shock Creates ‘Perfect Storm’ as Australia Moves to Reinforce Fuel Security

Global Energy Shock Creates ‘Perfect Storm’ as Australia Moves to Reinforce Fuel Security

Supply disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and structural vulnerabilities combine to test Australia’s resilience while prompting urgent policy responses

Australia’s Key Coal State Halts New Mine Approvals in Landmark Climate Policy Shift

Australia’s Key Coal State Halts New Mine Approvals in Landmark Climate Policy Shift

New South Wales bans new coal projects while allowing expansions, marking a decisive step in balancing economic strength with emissions targets

Australian Families Divided as Under-16 Social Media Ban Faces Early Reality Check

Australian Families Divided as Under-16 Social Media Ban Faces Early Reality Check

Parents and teenagers report mixed experiences as landmark policy enters early months, with experts warning meaningful change will take time

Duchess of Sussex Secures ‘As Ever’ Trademark Rights in Australia Ahead of High-Profile Visit

Strategic brand move signals growing commercial ambitions as Meghan prepares for business and philanthropic engagements in Australia

Australia Urged to Deploy Unconventional Measures as Government Confronts Emerging Oil Supply Shock

Australia Urged to Deploy Unconventional Measures as Government Confronts Emerging Oil Supply Shock

Pressure builds on Labor to expand policy toolkit beyond traditional responses as global disruptions test fuel resilience

SharonAI Unveils ‘Neocloud’ Vision for Australia as It Highlights Seven Hundred Seventy Million Dollar Funding Push

SharonAI Unveils ‘Neocloud’ Vision for Australia as It Highlights Seven Hundred Seventy Million Dollar Funding Push

AI infrastructure firm outlines ambitious expansion plans and capital strategy to scale sovereign compute capacity across the region

Australia Faces Fuel Shipment Disruptions as Six Tankers Cancelled Amid Slowing Asian Refinery Supply

Australia Faces Fuel Shipment Disruptions as Six Tankers Cancelled Amid Slowing Asian Refinery Supply

Energy minister confirms cancellations linked to reduced oil flow into Asia while assuring stable domestic reserves and ongoing replacement efforts

Citi Strengthens Healthcare Banking in Australasia with Senior Goldman Sachs Hire

Citi Strengthens Healthcare Banking in Australasia with Senior Goldman Sachs Hire

Appointment of experienced dealmaker signals push to expand advisory capabilities across Australia and New Zealand’s growing healthcare sector

Australia Introduces Strict Sustainability Benchmarks for Expanding Data Centre Industry

Australia Introduces Strict Sustainability Benchmarks for Expanding Data Centre Industry

New national framework links digital infrastructure growth to clean energy, water efficiency, and local economic benefits

Nearly Half of Australians Expect Possible Military Attack Within Five Years, Major Study Finds

Nearly Half of Australians Expect Possible Military Attack Within Five Years, Major Study Finds

Rising security concerns and global instability drive sharp increase in public anxiety over national defence and preparedness

EU Leader Ursula von der Leyen Heads to Australia as Landmark Trade Deal Nears Completion

EU Leader Ursula von der Leyen Heads to Australia as Landmark Trade Deal Nears Completion

High-level visit signals final phase of long-running negotiations, with both sides closing in on a major free trade agreement

Australia’s Pension Pool Set to Approach Four Trillion Dollars by 2030 Amid Rapid Fund Consolidation

Australia’s Pension Pool Set to Approach Four Trillion Dollars by 2030 Amid Rapid Fund Consolidation

Retirement savings system expands in scale while mergers reduce the number of funds, creating a landscape dominated by large institutional players

Hannah Green Secures Historic Third Straight Title with Dominant WPGA Championship Victory

Hannah Green Secures Historic Third Straight Title with Dominant WPGA Championship Victory

Australian star continues remarkable winning streak, completing a hat-trick of titles with commanding performance on home soil

Australia Assures Stable Fuel Supply Despite Global Disruptions and Shipment Delays

Australia Assures Stable Fuel Supply Despite Global Disruptions and Shipment Delays

Energy minister confirms no plans for rationing as government manages cancellations and reinforces national reserves

Australia Holds Back Emergency Measures as Oil Ship Cancellations Signal Growing Impact of Middle East Conflict

Australia Holds Back Emergency Measures as Oil Ship Cancellations Signal Growing Impact of Middle East Conflict

Six fuel shipments scrapped amid tightening global supply, but authorities say reserves remain stable and replacements are underway

Criticism Mounts Over Harry and Meghan’s Australia Visit as Commercial Focus Draws Scrutiny

Planned appearances and high-priced events spark debate over the nature of the Sussexes’ return to Australia

Strains Emerge in US-Australia Alliance as Trump Pushes for Greater Military Support

Rising geopolitical tensions and domestic economic pressure place Prime Minister Albanese in a delicate balancing position

UK Issues Travel Disruption Warning Covering Thailand, Australia and Key Global Routes

UK Issues Travel Disruption Warning Covering Thailand, Australia and Key Global Routes

Foreign Office advisory highlights flight cancellations, regional tensions and localized risks affecting international travel plans

Iran Crisis Drives Fuel Costs Higher in Australia, Renewing Calls for Windfall Tax on Energy Giants

Iran Crisis Drives Fuel Costs Higher in Australia, Renewing Calls for Windfall Tax on Energy Giants

Rising global oil prices fuel inflation pressures as debate intensifies over redirecting resource profits to households

Australia Says No Formal US Request Made for Strait of Hormuz Deployment

Australia Says No Formal US Request Made for Strait of Hormuz Deployment

Defence Minister Richard Marles confirms Canberra has not been asked to send forces despite heightened tensions in key oil shipping route

Australia Revisits Fuel Rationing Debate as Energy Shock Rekindles 1970s-Era Fears

Australia Revisits Fuel Rationing Debate as Energy Shock Rekindles 1970s-Era Fears

Officials and experts examine whether emergency controls could return amid global supply disruptions and rising prices

Trump Voices Surprise as Australia Declines Naval Role in Hormuz Amid Escalating Fuel Crisis

Trump Voices Surprise as Australia Declines Naval Role in Hormuz Amid Escalating Fuel Crisis

Canberra insists no formal request was made while highlighting its existing military contributions to regional security

Japan Defeats Australia to Claim Women’s Asian Cup Crown in Sydney

Japan Defeats Australia to Claim Women’s Asian Cup Crown in Sydney

Early strike seals 1-0 victory as Japan reasserts continental dominance despite Australia’s strong home performance

Record Migration Surge Sees New Zealand Talent Flow to Australia in Growing ‘Kiwi Exodus’

Record Migration Surge Sees New Zealand Talent Flow to Australia in Growing ‘Kiwi Exodus’

Rising wages and stronger job prospects across the Tasman draw tens of thousands, reshaping both economies

Albanese Rejects Trump’s Claim as Australia Defends Its Role in Iran Conflict

Albanese Rejects Trump’s Claim as Australia Defends Its Role in Iran Conflict

Prime minister insists Canberra has fulfilled all requests after President Trump questions Australia’s level of support

Australia Considers LNG Windfall Tax as Energy Profits Surge Amid Global Crisis

Australia Considers LNG Windfall Tax as Energy Profits Surge Amid Global Crisis

Australia Considers LNG Windfall Tax as Energy Profits Surge Amid Global Crisis

Government explores new levy on gas exporters to redirect soaring profits toward households facing rising costs

Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Shows Early Gains but Faces Enforcement Challenges

Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Shows Early Gains but Faces Enforcement Challenges

Millions of accounts removed and behavioral improvements reported, yet widespread circumvention raises questions about long-term effectiveness

Australian Prime Minister Heckled at Sydney Mosque Amid Tensions Over Israel Policy

Eid gathering disrupted as protesters challenge government stance, highlighting deep divisions within communities

Asylum Reversals by Iranian Women’s Team Ignite Political Clash in Australia

Asylum Reversals by Iranian Women’s Team Ignite Political Clash in Australia

Asylum Reversals by Iranian Women’s Team Ignite Political Clash in Australia

Debate intensifies over handling of Iranian footballers after several withdraw protection claims and return home

Australia Calls for De-escalation in Middle East During High-Level Talks with United States

Australia Calls for De-escalation in Middle East During High-Level Talks with United States

Canberra urges restraint and diplomacy as intensifying conflict threatens global energy security and regional stability

US–Australia Tensions Intensify as Strategic Rift Tests Albanese Government at Home

US–Australia Tensions Intensify as Strategic Rift Tests Albanese Government at Home

US–Australia Tensions Intensify as Strategic Rift Tests Albanese Government at Home

Evolving US foreign policy under President Trump and the Iran conflict place economic and political strain on Australia’s leadership

Australia Considers Windfall Tax on Energy Producers as LNG Boom Fuels Policy Debate

Australia Considers Windfall Tax on Energy Producers as LNG Boom Fuels Policy Debate

Government review of gas and coal profits gains momentum amid surging global prices and pressure to ease domestic costs

Albanese Government Moves to Examine Windfall Gas Tax as Energy Profits Surge

Albanese Government Moves to Examine Windfall Gas Tax as Energy Profits Surge

Treasury modelling signals potential shift in Australia’s tax approach to capture rising gas export revenues amid global energy tensions

PepsiCo Ruling Unlikely to Ease Australia’s Tough Tax Oversight on Multinationals

PepsiCo Ruling Unlikely to Ease Australia’s Tough Tax Oversight on Multinationals

Experts warn landmark court victory will not diminish scrutiny as authorities assess broader implications

Australia’s Battery Recycling Industry Poised for $6.9 Billion Expansion by Mid-Century

Australia’s Battery Recycling Industry Poised for $6.9 Billion Expansion by Mid-Century

Rapid growth in electric vehicles and energy storage fuels projections of major economic gains and job creation

Cyclone Narelle Forecast to Strike Australia Multiple Times in Rare Triple Landfall Threat

Cyclone Narelle Forecast to Strike Australia Multiple Times in Rare Triple Landfall Threat

Powerful storm expected to cross Queensland, re-intensify, and hit northern regions again as authorities warn of widespread damage

Australia’s Visa Fee Surge Raises Fears Over Future of Research Talent Pipeline

Australia’s Visa Fee Surge Raises Fears Over Future of Research Talent Pipeline

Sharp increase in post-study visa costs sparks concern that rising barriers could deter global researchers and graduates

EU–Australia Trade Deal Gains Urgency as Global Instability Reshapes Economic Alliances

Renewed push for agreement reflects growing need for secure supply chains, diversified trade, and strategic economic partnerships

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Meghan Markle’s ‘As Ever’ Brand Not Set for Immediate Australia Launch Ahead of Sussex Visit

EU and Australia Enter Final Phase of Landmark Free Trade Agreement Talks

EU and Australia Enter Final Phase of Landmark Free Trade Agreement Talks

Myth of Australia’s ‘US Fuel Reserve’ Exposed as Energy Crisis Sharpens Focus on Domestic Supply

Myth of Australia’s ‘US Fuel Reserve’ Exposed as Energy Crisis Sharpens Focus on Domestic Supply

EU–Australia Trade Pact Raises Stakes for Defending Global Rules-Based Order

Seafarms Group Faces Court Action Over Alleged Corporations Act Breaches

ABC Staff Set for First Nationwide Strike in Two Decades After Pay Talks Collapse

IEA Urges Caution as Australia Weighs Gas Export Tax Amid Global Energy Turmoil

Australia’s Job Market Softens as SEEK Reports February Decline in Advertised Roles

Global Energy Shock Creates ‘Perfect Storm’ as Australia Moves to Reinforce Fuel Security

Australia’s Key Coal State Halts New Mine Approvals in Landmark Climate Policy Shift

Australian Families Divided as Under-16 Social Media Ban Faces Early Reality Check

Duchess of Sussex Secures ‘As Ever’ Trademark Rights in Australia Ahead of High-Profile Visit

Australia Urged to Deploy Unconventional Measures as Government Confronts Emerging Oil Supply Shock

SharonAI Unveils ‘Neocloud’ Vision for Australia as It Highlights Seven Hundred Seventy Million Dollar Funding Push

Australia Faces Fuel Shipment Disruptions as Six Tankers Cancelled Amid Slowing Asian Refinery Supply

Citi Strengthens Healthcare Banking in Australasia with Senior Goldman Sachs Hire

Australia Introduces Strict Sustainability Benchmarks for Expanding Data Centre Industry

Nearly Half of Australians Expect Possible Military Attack Within Five Years, Major Study Finds

EU Leader Ursula von der Leyen Heads to Australia as Landmark Trade Deal Nears Completion

Australia’s Pension Pool Set to Approach Four Trillion Dollars by 2030 Amid Rapid Fund Consolidation

Hannah Green Secures Historic Third Straight Title with Dominant WPGA Championship Victory

Australia Assures Stable Fuel Supply Despite Global Disruptions and Shipment Delays

Australia Holds Back Emergency Measures as Oil Ship Cancellations Signal Growing Impact of Middle East Conflict

Criticism Mounts Over Harry and Meghan’s Australia Visit as Commercial Focus Draws Scrutiny

Strains Emerge in US-Australia Alliance as Trump Pushes for Greater Military Support

UK Issues Travel Disruption Warning Covering Thailand, Australia and Key Global Routes

Iran Crisis Drives Fuel Costs Higher in Australia, Renewing Calls for Windfall Tax on Energy Giants

Australia Says No Formal US Request Made for Strait of Hormuz Deployment

Australia Revisits Fuel Rationing Debate as Energy Shock Rekindles 1970s-Era Fears

Trump Voices Surprise as Australia Declines Naval Role in Hormuz Amid Escalating Fuel Crisis

Japan Defeats Australia to Claim Women’s Asian Cup Crown in Sydney

Record Migration Surge Sees New Zealand Talent Flow to Australia in Growing ‘Kiwi Exodus’

Albanese Rejects Trump’s Claim as Australia Defends Its Role in Iran Conflict

Australia Considers LNG Windfall Tax as Energy Profits Surge Amid Global Crisis

Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Shows Early Gains but Faces Enforcement Challenges

Australian Prime Minister Heckled at Sydney Mosque Amid Tensions Over Israel Policy

Asylum Reversals by Iranian Women’s Team Ignite Political Clash in Australia

Australia Calls for De-escalation in Middle East During High-Level Talks with United States

Australia Considers Windfall Tax on Energy Producers as LNG Boom Fuels Policy Debate

US–Australia Tensions Intensify as Strategic Rift Tests Albanese Government at Home

Albanese Government Moves to Examine Windfall Gas Tax as Energy Profits Surge

PepsiCo Ruling Unlikely to Ease Australia’s Tough Tax Oversight on Multinationals

Australia’s Battery Recycling Industry Poised for $6.9 Billion Expansion by Mid-Century

Cyclone Narelle Forecast to Strike Australia Multiple Times in Rare Triple Landfall Threat

Australia’s Visa Fee Surge Raises Fears Over Future of Research Talent Pipeline

EU–Australia Trade Deal Gains Urgency as Global Instability Reshapes Economic Alliances

Queen Mary Rewears Symbolic Pink Dress During Australia Visit, Highlighting Personal and Diplomatic Significance

King Frederik Steps Back as Queen Mary Takes Prominent Role During Australia Visit