Australia

Australia delivers ‘dovish hike’ as Lowe signals pause ahead

Australian dollar, govt bond yields drop after decision as key readings through February missed expectations AUSTRALIA’S central bank signalled a…

1 week ago

Large corporations make a beeline to Australia. What’s up?

Industry players are naturally forced to go beyond the Malaysian shores as they seek their next growth spurt  YOU would…

2 weeks ago

Australia raises outlook for inflation and wages, sees higher rates

by SWATI PANDEY / pic BLOOMBERG AUSTRALIA’S central bank boosted its forecast for core inflation this year and is trying…

1 month ago

Oz faces housing crisis as population increases

AUSTRALIA is battling a housing supply crunch driven by government failure to plan for a rapidly rising population, the Property…

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Australia set to push rates to 10-year high as prices spiral

Australia’s central bank is all but certain to increase interest rates at its first meeting of the year, with some…

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Australia to legalise MDMA and magic mushrooms for medical use

SYDNEY – Australia's drugs watchdog on Friday announced that psychedelic substances MDMA and psilocybin -- more commonly known as ecstasy…

2 months ago

Australia to remove British monarch from banknotes

SYDNEY – Australia will remove the British monarch from its banknotes, replacing the late Queen Elizabeth II's image on its…

2 months ago

Asian shares edge higher on optimism about slowing inflation

SYDNEY -- Asian stocks rose broadly on Tuesday after Wall Street stocks ended higher overnight for a second straight session,…

2 months ago

Australian rangers find ‘monster’ 2.7 kg cane toad

SYDNEY – Australian rangers have killed an invasive “monster” cane toad discovered in the wilds of a coastal park –…

2 months ago

‘Highly motivated’ Nadal ready for Djokovic challenge in Australia

SYDNEY – A “highly motivated” Rafael Nadal (picture) welcomed rival Novak Djokovic’s much-anticipated return to the Australian Open as “good for tennis”…

3 months ago

Spinach-eaters’ hallucinations caused by deadly weed in harvest

A PLANT that led almost 200 spinach-eaters to suffer delirium and hallucinations after finding its way into their shopping bags…

3 months ago

Messi magic helps send Argentina into World Cup last eight

DOHA – Lionel Messi produced a moment of trademark quality to score the opener in a 2-1 win over Australia…

4 months ago

Best still to come from World Cup favourites after shocks galore

DOHA – The World Cup in Qatar has already delivered plenty of major shocks but as it moves into the…

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