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Australia is at a critical juncture: AI productivity gains depend on including older workers in training and workplace design.
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‘Capability that matters’: submarine switch played down
The government is being forced to defend the multibillion-dollar AUKUS deal after it was revealed Australia won't receive new submarines from the US.
Prevention or patch up? Let’s try compassion instead of division – or self-interest
Compassion, not economic statistics, should guide government policy and define the public interest.
Sheepskin market dramatically rebounds amid tighter supply and Chinese demand
Just 12 months ago, Australian sheepskins were worthless and being dumped in landfill. They are now in hot demand amid a surging merino wool industry.
Market Open: First-quarter GDP data the big Oz watch today; AI helps US higher
At The Bell — Aussie shares will open higher this morning, +0.5%…
Australia GDP Data Due On Wednesday
Australia will on Wednesday release Q1 numbers for gross domestic product, highlighting a busy day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. GDP is expected to rise ...
Pakistani batsman Ghazi Ghori plays a shot during the second One-Day International (ODI) cricket match between Pakistan and Australia at Gaddafi Stadium.
Previous Post Australian batsman Oliver Peake bowled by Haris Rauf during the second One-Day International (ODI) cricket match between Pakistan and Australia at...
Does the Quad Still Matter?
On May 26, India hosted a formal meeting of the foreign ministers of the Quad — comprising the United States, Australia, India, and Japan. Since its
Saudi Arabia imports sand — despite being a country dominated by desert, the sand of the Arabian Peninsula is too smooth and round for use in construction concrete, because thousands of years of wind
In 2023, Saudi Arabia paid approximately $140,000 to import construction-grade sand from Australia. The figure is small in dollar terms, but the trade flow it r...
THE RIGHT THING: Australian Populist Rightwing One Nation Party Surges in the Polls, Becomes the Country’s Most Popular * The Gateway Pundit * by Paul Serran
The Labor Party government and the liberal establishment are terrified.
After escaping the Taliban and years in exile, the Afghan women's soccer team rises again
Fatima Yousufi and Mona Amini escaped the Taliban and found refuge in Australia with dreams of playing international soccer
From cask to car, could red wine be Australia's next fuel?
From cask to car, could red wine be Australia's next fuel? Australia's wine industry is investigating whether its current 263 million litre glut of wine would b...
Leonardo Seaspray radar picked for Australian surveillance
Leonardo's Seaspray radar has been selected to equip aircraft providing aerial surveillance for Australia's border and maritime agencies, fitted to a fleet oper...
The Hand-Me-Down Military Alliance: Australia, AUKUS and Op-Shop Submarines - Global Research
Australia’s AUKUS submarine deal faces mounting doubts, rising costs, and strategic risks as promised U.S. Virginia-class boats remain uncertain.
U.S. Commits to Sale of 3 In-Service Virginia Nuclear Subs to Australia
The U.S. has committed to selling Australia three in-service Virginia-class nuclear submarines while pivoting from the planned acquisition of one new and two in...
At Close of Business podcast June 2 2026
Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss the growth in Perth's build-to-rent sector.
Australian shares pare losses as mining stocks bounce
Australia's share market has trimmed early losses but ended the session slightly lower, with Persian Gulf tensions and underwhelming economic data weighing on c...
Large American Pick-Up Truck Sales Continue to Plummet in Australia
Australia's full-size pick-up boom is hitting the brakes as tax incentives end. Here's why sales are plunging and how the market is shifting.
Accor boosts franchise growth at Pacific conference
Accor's 2026 Pacific Franchise Conference in Sydney focused on accelerating franchise growth in Australia and New Zealand, emphasising strategic partnerships, i...
Australian government echoes US threats against China
The Labor government and the fascistic Trump administration were as one at the forum in their denunciations of China and their plans for a further military buil...
11 Australian Burger Spots Named Among the World’s Best
Discover the World's 101 Best Burger Places for 2026. See where Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide ranked on the global list.
Tuesday’s HotCopper trends: 4DMedical, DroneShield, Carnarby, and other daily topics
With more than seven million daily users on the HotCopper forums, each and every discussion can move markets.
Australian Market Trims Early Losses In Mid-market
The Australian stock market is trimming its early losses in mid-market trading on Tuesday, after a relatively flat close in the previous session, despite the br...
Data centres, mining deliver decade's first trade deficit
An uptick in data centre investment and a cooling of mining exports has delivered Australia's first trade deficit in almost a decade.
Pair of NYCFC players suiting up for Australia in World Cup
Midfielder Aiden O’Neill and defender Kai Trewin were selected as part of Australia’s 26-man roster that was announced two weeks out from their World Cup op...
Money and Investing’s Economic Debrief CY26 – What every Oz investor needs to know
This week on Money & Investing, Mitch Olarenshaw and I break down…
BP Sells 5% Stake In Australia's Newest $35 Billion LNG Project
ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero
Australia student visa rebounds from record low as South Asian processing lags
Australia's student visa approval rates for university applicants have rebounded in April after reaching record lows a month earlier, according to government da...
Australia Data Due On Tuesday
Australia is scheduled to release a batch of data on Tuesday, highlighting a busy day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. On tap are April numbers for building ...
U.S. Will Sell 3 In-service Virginia Subs to Australia Instead of 1 New, 2 In-service
The U.S. will sell Australia three in-service Virginia-class submarines, pivoting from the planned acquisition of one new and two in-service Virginias, the coun...