Celene Ignacio
Celene Ignacio is a reporter based in Sydney, Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for S&P Global, BusinessWorld Philippines, and The Manila Times.
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Australia’s Foreign Student Visa Fees Increase More Than Twofold
Australia now has the highest visa fees globally.
Online Platforms Get New Protections From Defamation Under Reforms in NSW
By adopting the new laws, media companies can rely on a new defence for digital intermediaries who ‘innocently disseminate’ defamatory content.
Gas-Backed up Renewable Energy Is Most Affordable Power Source, AEMO Says
In the 2024 Integrated System Plan, AEMO proposed that 82 percent of electricity be supplied by renewable energy sources.
A Third of Remote-Working Australians Willing to Take a Pay Cut for Better Work-Life Balance
The findings bring Australia close to the global average of 36 percent of employees who prefer salary cuts for the sake of receiving remote work benefits.
Think Tank Calls for Prioritisation of Local Ammonia Production in Green Hydrogen Development
IEEFA’s response comes as the federal government plans to invest $15 billion to support green hydrogen.
Australia Conservation Foundation Opposes Liberal’s Nuclear Energy Proposal
The Liberal-National Coalition said that Australia needs to have a balanced energy mix to deliver cheaper, cleaner and consistent 24/7 energy.
University of Melbourne Opposes International Student Caps
The proposed cap is part of the Albanese government’s efforts to address migration problems in the country.
Rio Tinto to Invest $215 Million in Low-Carbon Steelmaking R&D Facility
The new facility in Western Australia is expected to use raw biomass and microwave energy to convert iron ore to metallic iron in the steelmaking process.
Public Service Industries See Strongest Job Growth in First Quarter
The Australian Bureau of Statistics also noted that the number of multiple job-holders rose during the period.
Australia, Papua New Guinea Extend Antivenom Partnership
PNG has one of the highest localised snakebite rates worldwide, with mortality rates 3 times higher than malaria or tuberculosis in some parts of the country.
