Australia set for U-turn to rate hike in break from global trend
Australia’s central bank faces the uncomfortable prospect of going against the global grain and switching back to raising interest rates this week to douse resurgent inflation,…
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EXCLUSIVE: Australian Start-up Gorgeous Nothings Launches Fragrance With Close to 100 Percent Upcycled Ingredients
SYDNEY — After six years working as an indie beauty whisperer Avigon Belle Paphitis is about to hit the go button on her own venture. On Feb. 26, the 36 year-old Melbourne-based industry…
Australia watchdog orders audit of Airwallex on suspected compliance miss
The former has concerns that the fintech’s transaction monitoring programme is not attuned to the full range of risks it faces Australia’s financial crime watchdog said on…
It’s ‘Game, Set, Mecca’ at the Australian Open
Mecca is acing it at the Australian Open. The Australian beauty retailer has returned to the “happy slam” tennis tournament this season as an official partner of Tennis Australia. The…
Australia social media ban hits 4.7 million teen accounts in first month
Social media companies have collectively deactivated nearly five million accounts belonging to Australian teenagers just a month after a world-first ban on under-16s took effect, the…
Australia to prioritise antimony, gallium, rare earths in A$1.2 billion reserve
Australia will prioritise antimony, gallium and rare earth elements as part of its A$1.2 billion (S$1 billion) strategic reserve, it said on Monday (Jan 12), as its Treasurer Jim Chalmers…
Australia central banker says inflation rate still too high
An acceleration in inflation over the third quarter led the RBA board to warn in December A top Australian central banker said on Thursday (Jan 8) that a slowdown in consumer price…
Australia central bank saw risk of rate rise in 2026 to contain inflation
Core inflation rose to 3.3 per cent in October, taking it further above the RBA’s target band of 2 per cent to 3 per cent Australia’s central bank this month considered whether a rise in…
Australian Bootmaker R.M. Williams to Open Its First Scottish Store Next Month
Australian bootmaker R.M. Williams is headed to Scotland. According to the company, it will open its first Scottish store in Edinburgh at 107 George Street, between Charlotte Square and…
Melon Music Awards 2025 Live Streaming Details: How to Watch from the US, Australia, and More
Melon Music Awards 2025 is taking place at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on Saturday (December 20). The annual award ceremony will commence with red-carpet arrivals at 4:00 p.m. KST, followed…
Grok spews misinformation about deadly Australia shooting
ELON Musk’s AI chatbot Grok churned out misinformation about Australia’s Bondi Beach mass shooting, misidentifying a key figure who saved lives and falsely claiming that a victim staged…
Economists at CBA, NAB call for Australia February rate hike
RBA Governor Michele Bullock has ruled out further policy easing last week after keeping rates steady The Commonwealth Bank of Australia and the National Australia Bank, two of the…
Australia to enforce new food pricing rules in crackdown on Coles and Woolworths
Both companies have said they have absorbed rising supplier costs and offered discounts to ease pressure on customers Coles Group and Woolworths Group, Australia’s dominant supermarket…
Australia unveils rescue bid for Rio Tinto's Tomago aluminium smelter
“If Australia doesn’t produce aluminium, then the knock-on effect in other industries is significant,” warns Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on…
World watches first teen social media ban kick off in Australia
Australia’s social media ban for youths took effect on Wednesday (Dec 10), a landmark move that’s drawn global attention at a time governments are increasingly enacting rules to shield…
How Maison de Sabré Went From Phone Cases as a Side Hustle to a Diamond-set Anniversary Bag Charm
A decade ago, if you’d asked Maison de Sabré cofounders Omar and Zane Sabré what they saw themselves doing in 2025, root canals is likely what they envisioned. What they didn’t imagine is…
SGX not exploring or considering bid for Cboe Australia
Singapore Exchange said it’s not considering buying Cboe Global Markets’ Australian unit, refuting an earlier Australian Financial Review report. “The speculation reported in the AFR…
Goldman, BlackRock rush to fill wealth-advice void in Australia
As governments everywhere struggle with ageing populations and ballooning deficits, the country’s superannuation system stands out as a model – with a warning On one of Larry Fink’s…
Singapore’s SGX mulls bid for Cboe Australia, AFR reports
Australia’s financial regulator is working closely with the parent company to find a suitable buyer Singapore’s stock exchange is considering buying Cboe Global Markets’ Australian unit,…
Australia house prices climb in November amid record unaffordability, Cotality says
AUSTRALIAN home prices rose in November with large gains in several state capitals, amid a record level of housing unaffordability, property consultant Cotality said on Sunday (Nov 30).…
Australia may weigh early rate hike as economy nears speed limit
The RBA is facing a more complex outlook than peers as its economy is entering an upswing with elevated capacity utilisation Australia’s central bank may need to raise interest rates as…
Australia banking regulator warns on elevated risks from abroad
APRA and other regulatory agencies are attempting to strengthen the system with further work dedicated to geopolitical risk Risks to Australia’s financial system from overseas are…
Neon Acquires Hirokazu Kore-eda’s ‘Sheep in the Box’ for U.S., U.K. and Australia (EXCLUSIVE)
Neon is reuniting with lauded Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda for “Sheep in the Box.” The indie label snapped up U.S., U.K. and Australian rights to the anticipated film out of the…
Australia spy chief warns of China hackers probing networks
The Salt Typhoon and Volt Typhoon hacking groups work for Chinese government intelligence and the military Australia’s spy chief has accused hackers working for China’s government of…