Australia
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Larissa Waters Resigns as Greens Leader, Sparking Leadership Contest
Australian Greens leader Larissa Waters has resigned due to a worsening kidney condition, triggering an immediate race to choose her successor.
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Australian Army Retires Tiger Helicopter Fleet for Apache Transition
The Australian Army has officially retired its $1.1 billion Tiger helicopter fleet, marking a shift to the AH-64E Apache to enhance national defense capabilities.
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Australia Prepares for Payment Shift as Card Surcharge Ban Takes Effect
Australia’s upcoming ban on card surcharges is expected to reshape retail payments, potentially driving a resurgence in cash usage starting October 1.
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Australia Seeks Middle Path for AI Regulation
Australia is navigating between EU-style strict oversight and US-style deregulation to foster its AI sector while maintaining a social license.
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Australia’s Unemployment Hits 4.6% as RBA Weighs Further Rate Hikes
Australia’s unemployment rate reached 4.6% in August, yet the Reserve Bank is expected to hike rates again next week to combat persistent inflation.
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Kangaroo Island Wave Buoy Redeployment Delayed to Late October
The Bureau of Meteorology has pushed the redeployment of the Cape du Couedic wave buoy to late October following new satellite communication failures.
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Australian Rock Icon Angry Anderson Dies at 79
Rose Tattoo frontman and cultural figure Angry Anderson has passed away at 79 following a recent cardiac arrest during his European tour.
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Australian Intergenerational Report Forecasts Demographic Shift and Economic Hurdles
Australia’s latest Intergenerational Report projects a future of lower growth and a tipping point where deaths will outnumber births by 2066.
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Calvin Harris Sets First-Ever Australian Headline Tour for 2027
Global DJ Calvin Harris will embark on his first-ever Australian headline tour in February 2027, with ticket sales commencing this week via Live Nation.
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Ollie Peake Shines in Australia’s Dominant ODI Total Against Zimbabwe
Ollie Peake’s late-game surge helped Australia reach 356 in the second ODI against Zimbabwe, following a century from Travis Head in Harare.
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Julian Assange Returns to X After Eight-Year Personal Hiatus
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has resumed personal activity on X, clarifying that his absence spanned eight years, not two, following a 2024 plea deal.
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Radio Personality Kyle Sandilands Alleges Hamas Threats and Police Permit Failures
Radio host Kyle Sandilands claims he was denied protective gear despite death threats from Hamas, citing restrictive New South Wales firearms and permit laws.
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Reserve Bank of Australia Signals Potential Rate Hikes Amid Persistent Inflationary Pressures
The RBA signals further rate hikes as AI-driven investment and global conflicts sustain inflation, challenging the bank’s reliance on interest rates.
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Uber Eats Australia Pivots to ‘Phew’ Brand Platform to Address Consumer Guilt
Uber Eats Australia is shifting its marketing focus from functional utility to emotional relief, launching a new campaign that highlights the ease of on-demand life.
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ASX 200 Stalls as Energy Spikes and Mining Weakness Offset Futures Gains
Australia’s ASX 200 index struggled to maintain early gains on Monday as rising oil prices and weak mining performance countered positive futures signals.