Australia

Senator David Pocock, an independent voice in Australia’s political landscape, is urging the nation to prioritize skilled migrants, especially as shortages loom in critical sectors like artificial intelligence …

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is aiming to establish national guidelines for datacentre developments, collaborating with state and territory leaders to address concerns about increased electricity demand and …

Electric and hybrid vehicles have captured nearly half of Australia’s new car market between April and June 2026, marking a significant shift from petrol-powered options. This change comes …

HSBC is set to exit the retail banking sector in Australia following a deal to sell its local mortgage and personal loan portfolio to the investment firm Blackstone. …

Singapore and Australia have entered into two new agreements aimed at bolstering the resilience of their supply chains and ensuring the continuous flow of crucial goods and defense …

Ben Carroll has assumed the role of Premier of Victoria, succeeding Jacinta Allan, who resigned amid the anticipation of a leadership challenge. Allan, before stepping down, endorsed Carroll …

The United States has introduced a new 12.5% tariff on several Australian exports, citing concerns over Australia’s efforts in preventing goods produced through forced labor from entering the …

Australia and its regional allies are poised to stand their ground against China’s increasingly assertive military maneuvers in the Indo-Pacific, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong is expected to …

Australia has achieved a significant milestone in reducing smoking rates, with only 5.6% of individuals aged 14 and over smoking daily in 2025, as revealed by the National …

In a move to enhance its artificial intelligence (AI) sector, Australia is set to expedite approvals for AI projects, including data centers, under a new initiative announced by …