Australia

China envoy calls for ‘rational’ view, defends Taiwan drills
Chinese ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian says change of government in Canberra offers an ‘opportunity to reset’ ties.
Published On 10 Aug 2022
Australia’s central bank launches digital currency pilot
Reserve Bank of Australia says year-long trial will explore “innovative use cases and business models” for currency.
Published On 9 Aug 2022
Photos: Grease star Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73
The entertainer began performing as a child and became a global superstar after moving to the United States.
Published On 8 Aug 2022
Stung by China’s tariffs, Australian growers embrace new markets
Exporters of barley and wine are seeking to diversify after more than two years of Chinese trade restrictions.
Published On 5 Aug 2022

Two-thirds of the Great Barrier Reef sees the largest amount of cover in 36 years, new report says.

The drills take place annually, but this year’s are the largest ever amid rising tensions with China in the region.

Bill would enshrine in law election pledge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 43 percent below 2005 levels.

Reserve Bank of Australia lifts cash rate by half a percentage point to 1.85 percent.

Peter Bol eyes Commonwealth Games medal as other South Sudanese join elite players in Australian Football League.

Inflation rises to 6.1 percent in second quarter amid expectations of further interest rate hikes.

About 5,450 Australians are in hospital with COVID-19 amid the spread of highly contagious new Omicron sub-variants.

Experts say city’s expansion has put more people at risk because homes are being built on flood-prone land.

Authorities look for ways to reduce strain on health system, after more than 300,000 cases reported in last seven days.

Reserve Bank of Australia suggests benchmark rate still too low as unemployment dips to lowest level in nearly 50 years.

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