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Hiker Found Alive 13-Days After Going Missing in Major National Park
Hadi Nazari, a Melbourne University neurosurgery student, was located near Blue Lake this afternoon by fellow hikers.
Slowing Inflation in Australia Fuels Hopes of Early Interest Rate Cut
One economist predicts falling inflation may prompt the RBA to cut rates in February, as the annual rate nears its 3.4 percent forecast.
Meta’s Fact-Checking Decision Prompts Australian PM to Highlight Social Media Risks
The prime minister will stand by the government’s social media ban for under 16s.
Job Vacancies Rise for First Time Since 2022
Critics argue that tax reforms for pensioners, veterans, and students are key to solving worker shortages.
Lights, Camera, Melbourne: Mayor Hopes City Can Become ‘Movie Capital’ of the South
Residents can expect more large-scale box office productions in the newly-dubbed ‘garden city.’
General Motors Sued for Alleged Transmission Issues in Holden Vehicles
Maurice Blackburn Lawyers alleged GM violated Australian Consumer Law by producing vehicles with faulty transmissions.
Housing Market in a ‘Downturn’ but Likely to Be Short-Lived: CoreLogic
National house prices fell 0.1 percent in December, but they still rose 4.9 percent in a year.
3 Dead, 4 Rescued in Seaplane Crash on Rottnest Island
The plane, carrying seven passengers, crashed into the water shortly after taking off from Thomson Bay on Jan. 7 afternoon.
Pacific Cables Vulnerable, but No One Wants to Pay to Fix the Problem
A recent earthquake in Vanuatu, which cut off its internet for 10 days, highlighted the vulnerability of strategic Pacific communications infrastructure.
CCP ‘Currying Favour’ With NZ Police Officers: Former Spy Minister
A former Minister says a visit by 33 police to China is a classic effort by the CCP to gain influence.
Australia’s Inflation Struggle Continues as CPI Rises to 2.3 percent
Food, alcohol, and recreation costs have remained high.
New Orleans Attack Shows Ongoing Influence of ISIS Propaganda, Analysts Say
Whether ISIS physically exists or not is ‘irrelevant’ to Islamic extremists, says a counterterrorism expert.
Man Faces Charges for Shotgun Found in Luggage at Sydney Airport, Allegedly an 80-Year-Old Antique
Moussa’s lawyer claimed the firearm was non-operational, describing it as ‘an old gun, about 80 years old’ with ‘a broken stock.’
Greens Vow to Block Potential Liberal Minority Government
With minority government increasingly likely after the next election, the Greens have categorically ruled out supporting a Liberal-led coalition.
New Digital Entry Permit Now Required for Australian Visitors to the UK
From Jan. 8, Australian travellers, including children and babies, must apply for an ETA to visit the UK.
South Australian Council Shifts Australia Day to Different Date
A local SA government appears to have made use of new federal rules allowing citizenship ceremonies to be held 3 days from Australia Day.
