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Tomago woes: don't abandon net zero just because it's tough politics
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley speaking with a worker at Cougar Mining Equipment, Tomago. Picture by Matthew Kelly. The challenges at Tomago Aluminium are serious, but I don't believe that abandoning Australia's net-zero commitment is the solution...
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Australian AI and quantum in the spotlight at Tech Week Singapore
Australia’s quantum and AI leaders travelled to Singapore on a recent business mission, taking centre stage at Tech Week Singapore to emphasise their eagerness to partner with Southeast Asia. The Australia-Southeast Asia Business Exchange (SEABX)...
Owner: The National Tribune Australia
Dramatic moment teenager's first car is firebombed by strangers just days before her 18th birthday - as Melbourne's crime wave spirals out of control
Shocking footage has captured the moment a young woman's first car became the latest target in Melbourne's spiralling crime wave after she had saved up for years. Kyela Smith, 18, was woken up by her mother at their house in Dromana, in the city's...
Owner: Jonathan Harmsworth
Ditching NZ for Oz: Kiwis at departure gate reveal why they're leaving
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This year was promised to be the one when New Zealand closed the income gap with Australia and stemmed the exodus across the ditch. Instead, more Kiwis than ever are heading to Australia in search of a better life. What's driving them? Cushla...
Owner: New Zealand Government
The logistics of transporting Perth Zoo's last elephant
Perth Zoo's last remaining elephant Putra Mas is soon taking a trip across to the Nullarbor to a new home at Monarto Safari Park in South Australia. Director of Life Sciences at Perth Zoo, John Lemon, spoke to Jo Trilling about the logistics of...
Owner: Australian Government
Back Australia: We either innovate, or we will stagnate … it’s that simple
Australia can't afford to have its eyes shut to the crucial, fast-moving opportunities around us. Pic: Getty Images In that future our mineral deposits are likely to diminish in value as the major world powers battle over scarce resources such as...
Owner: Murdoch Family
Australia’s Larvotto Rejects US Antimony Deal Over Valuation Concerns
The Australian miner said that the offer materially undervalued the company. The initial offer included a fixed exchange ratio of 6 UAMY common stock shares for every 100 Larvotto shares. Larvotto’s Hillgrove project is expected to meet 7% of the...
Owner: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
IKEA Australia partners with CarBon Leasing to cut emissions
IKEA Australia is accelerating its push toward 100 per cent zero-emission home deliveries with the addition of four Volvo FL long-range electric trucks and a new leasing partnership with CarBon Leasing. The initiative is designed to make electric...
Owner: Simon Grover
Questions over Australian-gifted patrol boat smashed on reef during 'VIP transport'
Almost four weeks after an Australian-gifted patrol boat ran aground on a reef while ferrying government officials, the Vanuatu government has yet to reveal the circumstances around the incident, saying "an investigation is continuing". It comes...
Owner: Australian Government
Explained: Why India and Australia players are wearing black armbands in Women's World Cup 2025 semi-final
During the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 semi-final between India and Australia, players from both teams were seen wearing black armbands as a mark of respect. The gesture added an emotional touch to the high-stakes clash at the DY Patil Stadium in...
Owner: Subhash Chandra
Australia: Embracing Digital Innovation in Public Transport
Following the success of early trials, the Western Australian Government has confirmed the expansion of its contactless payments pilot to include trains and buses for the first time – marking a significant step toward a digitally connected and...
Owner: Mohit Sagar
Australia eyes A$20bil investment opportunities in South-East Asia
KUALA LUMPUR: Australia has identified an A$2bil (RM55.1bil) investment pipeline across South-East Asia as Canberra moves into a new phase of its regional economic cooperation, signalling a stronger commitment to deeper Asean integration. Prime...
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Australia Eyes AU$20 Bln Investment Opportunities In Southeast Asia
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Australia has identified an AU$20 billion (AU$1 = RM2.76) investment pipeline across Southeast Asia as Canberra moves into a new phase of its regional economic cooperation, signalling a stronger commitment toward...
Owner: Malaysian Government
Australia, Indonesia strengthen disaster response capabilities
Australia and Indonesia will deepen their humanitarian and disaster response cooperation this October through Exercise Bhakti Kanyini AusIndo. This multinational training exercise aims to enhance regional preparedness and resilience in...
Owner: Ventura Media Asia-Pacific Pty Ltd
Terria to support delivery of Western Australia’s Spatial Digital Twin
Terria has been selected, alongside Amristar, to support Jacobs in delivering the Spatial Digital Twin for the Western Australian Government’s Spatial WA Program. Under the initial delivery contract, the partners will develop the digital twin and...
Owner: Durk Haarsma
Viva Energy support Australia’s transportation via LBRCA partnership
New collaboration provides fuel savings and management solutions for rural and bulk carriers nationwide.Viva Energy has entered into a new partnership with the Livestock, Bulk, and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA) to deliver fuel savings and...
Owner: Bruno Boroewitsch
Teenage Australian cricketer dies after being struck in the neck by a ball
A 17-year-old Australian cricketer has died after being struck in the neck by a ball during a practice session in Melbourne. Ben Austin was training in the nets at Ferntree Gully on Tuesday when he was hit by a delivery thrown from a hand-held...
Owner: Purie Family
Export ban policy on raw minerals must be implemented with careful consideration of Malawi’s current infrastructure and industrial capacity constraints—Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango
Kayelekera uranium mine in Karonga (top) and Kangankunde rare earths mine in Balaka being developed by Australian companies * Imposing a blanket export ban without parallel investment in domestic processing capacity and logistics infrastructure...
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Crunch time for Australia and COP31
Time is running out for the Australian government’s bid to host the global climate change negotiations COP31 in partnership with the Pacific in November 2026. The government has pushed to host the event since 2022 and won the support of Pacific...
Owner: Lowy Family
Australians ‘plan to spend 43% more this Black Friday Cyber Monday weekend’ as shoppers ‘start earlier and prioritise value’: report
“Consumer optimism is also improving, with planned Black Friday Cyber Monday spending up $98 year-on-year, from $226 in 2024 to $324 in 2025, ” explains Sopify, further adding: “That optimism is paired with a more intentional approach: 58% of...
Owner: Stan Beer