Australia's top central banker says March rate hike possible
World 10:23 03/03/2026SYDNEY -- Australia's top central banker on Tuesday said an increase in interest rates was possible this month if the policy-making board decided inflation expectations were at risk of becoming unanchored, and markets should be aware of that.
Residents in Australia's Victoria state urged to evacuate as bushfire rages
World 14:27 21/02/2026SYDNEY -- An out-of-control bushfire in Australia's Victoria state prompted an evacuation alert for residents near a remote mining settlement, authorities said on Saturday.
Australia Q4 annual wages growth stays in a groove at 3.4%
World 13:19 18/02/2026SYDNEY -- Australian wages rose at a moderate pace in the fourth quarter with the private sector picking up slightly, data showed on Wednesday, while annual growth tracked sideways as it has done for more than a year.
Australia central bank says labour market has stabilised, consistent with inflation pressures
World 15:05 12/02/2026SYDNEY - Australia's labour market has stabilised from a slowdown and remains tight, consistent with stubborn inflationary pressures in the economy, a senior central bank official said on Thursday.
Undercover probe finds Australian pubs short-pouring beer
World 11:46 06/02/2026Australian undercover inspectors have found pubs fail to pour enough beer and other alcohol into customers' glasses for nearly a third of the drinks they serve.
Australia warns $3.2 trillion pension fund industry to lift systems investment
World 12:16 04/02/2026SYDNEY -- Australia's corporate regulator has warned the nation's A$4.5 trillion ($3.16 trillion) pension fund industry it needs to invest more in systems and technology to better prepare for the future and avoid becoming troubled like stock market operator ASX (ASX.AX).
Teen swims four hours to save family lost at sea off Australia
World 12:15 04/02/2026A 13-year-old boy recounted on Tuesday how he swam for four hours through choppy waters off Western Australia to get help for his family in a feat hailed by rescuers as "superhuman".
Australia's Qantas to exit Jetstar Japan to focus on domestic offerings
World 13:52 03/02/2026Qantas Airways said on Tuesday it would sell its stake in low-cost carrier Jetstar Japan to focus on its core domestic offerings as the Australian flag carrier faces softer corporate demand and higher fuel costs.
UK, France mull social media bans for youth as debate rages
World 17:01 19/01/2026Countries including France and Britain are considering following Australia's lead by banning children and some teenagers from using social media, but experts are still locked in a debate over the effectiveness of the move.
Australian boy in critical condition after Sydney Harbour shark attack
World 14:23 19/01/2026An Australian boy was in critical condition after being bitten by a shark in Sydney, authorities said on Monday, after heavy rain created ideal conditions for sharks to enter the city's harbour.
Heavy rains in eastern Australia spark flash floods, 20 rescued
World 10:51 18/01/2026SYDNEY - Australian authorities on Sunday said 20 people were rescued from floodwaters in the eastern state of New South Wales after torrential rains sparked warnings for residents to move to higher ground.
Human remains found amid Australia bushfires, police say
World 14:41 11/01/2026SYDNEY - Human remains were found in Australia's southeast where bushfires raging for days have razed buildings, cut power to thousands of homes and burned swathes of bushland, police said on Sunday.
