Australia reports lower-than-expected first-quarter inflation — but price growth hits 2-year high

The first-quarter inflation figure was lower than the 4.2% expected by economists polled by Reuters.

Australia’s inflation surge just made an RBA rate rise more likely

The Reserve Bank will make the call next Tuesday. It’s expected to raise rates to crack down on inflation, before it becomes ...

Australia inflation jumps with worse to come, rate hike looms

By Stella Qiu SYDNEY, April 29 (Reuters) - Australian consumer prices surged in the first quarter as war in the Middle East ...

Truth about Australia’s public sector after viral graph sparks debate

A viral graph purporting to show Australia leading the world in the ratio of public servants in its workforce has got pulses racing among critics of government spending.

Australia moves to tax Meta, Google and TikTok to fund newsrooms

Australia has proposed taxing digital giants Meta, Google and TikTok a proportion of their revenue to pay for news reporters.
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Australia to Increase Defense Spending by $37.9B Over Next Decade

Australia will increase its defense spending by $37.9 billion U.S. dollars over the next decade, according to its 2026 ...
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What Does Australia’s National Defense Strategy Mean for the Quad?

Credit: Official State Department Freddie Everett In mid-April 2026, Australia released its National Defense Strategy (NDS) ...

Tourists rescued from cliff as huge waves inched closer

A group of seven tourists, including three children, became trapped on a cliff when the tide came in during a morning walk on ...

5 Best Affordable Places in Australia to Retire for a Comfortable Lifestyle

For those looking to retire in Australia, straying a bit from the beaten path can be more affordable without sacrificing ...