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Australia backs Virgin-Qatar Airways tie-up citing improved air services
AUSTRALIA’S competition watchdog on Tuesday (Feb 18) backed a planned alliance between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways, saying it would…
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Australia set for first rate cut since 2020 as trade risks mount
AUSTRALIA’S central bank is poised to cut interest rates for the first time in four years even as the board remains alert to potential…
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Australia braces for 'very destructive winds' as Category 5 cyclone nears landfall
Northern Australia is bracing for a Category 5 tropical cyclone that is expected to bring “very destructive winds” and “very heavy rain”…
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China deploys military to counter US in contested waters
The Chinese military carried out what it called "routine patrols" in the South China Sea on Wednesday after the United States and its…
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Former intern becomes billionaire in Australia pharmacy merger
A corporate tie-up in Australia will produce a parade of fortunes in an industry hardly known for extravagance. More than 100 shareholders…
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Macquarie, HSBC to start talks to join Australia Post pact
Australia Post has one of the largest retail networks nationally and runs more than 4,000 post offices A TRIO of major lenders may join a…
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Pictures show Chinese warship shadowing US and allies
A Chinese warship was photographed keeping tabs on a naval exercise staged by the U.S. and its key Pacific allies in the South China Sea.…
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BNP expands Australia presence by hiring banker for leverage finance market
BNP Paribas has hired a senior leveraged finance banker in Sydney as the French bank expands its presence in one of Asia Pacific’s busiest…
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Changes make Australia move easier - islanders
Channel Islanders who live in Australia say changes to visa regulations have made it easier for people from Guernsey and Jersey to move…
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Kangaroo-Like Marsupial Species, Described as 'Nature's Little Gardeners,' Brought Back from Brink of Extinction
A small marsupial species has been saved from near-extinction thanks to the ongoing work of a conservation group. The brush-tailed…
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U.S. and Australia have long fought fires together. Climate change threatens joint efforts
MELBOURNE — As flames engulfed swaths of Los Angeles County this month and U.S. fire authorities scrambled to coordinate help from…
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SingPost names former CFO of Australia business Isaac Mah as group CFO
SINGAPORE Post (SingPost) has appointed Isaac Mah as its group chief financial officer (CFO), effective Wednesday (Jan 22). This comes…
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Japan, Australia markets jump after no immediate Trump tariffs; dollar weakens
MARKETS across the Asia-Pacific region jumped, after US President Donald Trump did not immediately impose tariffs following his…
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HSBC said to explore options for consumer banking in Australia
HSBC Holdings is studying options for its consumer banking business in Australia including a potential sale as the bank looks to further…
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Australia Opposition Focuses On Living Costs in Campaign Launch
(Bloomberg) -- Australia’s main opposition prioritized cost-of-living and housing issues as it kicked off its campaign for the next…
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Singapore engages Australia to study social media age limits
SINGAPORE’S government is open to instituting minimum-age laws for social media use and is in talks with counterparts in Australia over…
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28-Year-Old Surfer Killed in Shark Attack in Southern Australia
Emergency crews are searching for the body of a 28-year-old surfer who was killed in a shark attack in South Australia. The surfer,…
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Advancetrack expands to Australia, New Zealand
Advancetrack, an accountancy outsourcing firm, has expanded its operations into Australia and New Zealand, marking a significant step in…
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Letter arrives at wrong address 10,000 miles away
A man has been left baffled after a letter arrived at his door which should have been delivered more than 10,500 miles away to an address…
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Australia takes HSBC to court over neglecting scam victims
(Reuters) -Australia's corporate regulator has initiated legal action against the local affiliate of the global bank HSBC, claiming it…
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19 Australian renewable projects add 6.4GW to national electricity market
Australia's renewable energy sector is set for significant growth with the announcement of 19 new projects under the Capacity Investment…
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Childcare worker who abused more than 60 girls jailed for life
A former childcare worker dubbed "one of Australia's worst paedophiles" has been sentenced to life in prison for raping and sexually…
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Australia introduces bill to fine supermarkets for supplier misconduct
Australia has introduced a bill that could impose hefty fines on large supermarket chains failing to comply with a new industry code of…
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170 arrested as climate activists in Australia block one of the world’s largest coal ports
Australian police arrested 170 climate change activists in the state of New South Wales during a protest from Friday through Sunday.…