Property industry welcomes common sense progress to reform Victorian planning

“Victoria’s planning system is well overdue for an overhaul, and this package represents meaningful common-sense progress,” Ms Evans said. “Streamlining assessment processes and aligning third-party appeal rights with other states will help reduce...

Mine explosion in Australian outback kills man and woman

Two people have been killed after an underground explosion at a mine in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW). Emergency services were called to the Endeavor mine at Cobar, about 700km (435 miles) northwest of Sydney, in the early hours of...

Dollar soft as traders brace for Trump-Xi, central bank meetings

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The dollar was weaker on Tuesday ahead of a slate of central bank meetings that will likely see a rate cut in the U.S. and as investors kept a wary eye on President Donald Trump’s Asia tour, hoping for a...

Australia Takes Microsoft to Court Over Hidden Subscription Options

Australia’s competition watchdog has launched Federal Court proceedings against Microsoft, alleging the tech giant deliberately misled approximately 2.7 million customers by concealing cheaper subscription options after bundling its artificial...

Demand drives second release at Kalgoorlie’s Yilkari Industrial Park

The 12 industrial lots are being offered by pre-sale at DevelopmentWA’s Yilkari Industrial Park Yilkari is a 138-hectare general industrial estate located on the corner of Great Eastern Highway and Anzac Drive in Kalgoorlie The estate will...

Leading legal and business figures gather at Notre Dame to explore impact of faith

The University of Notre Dame Australia last week brought together some of Western Australia’s most respected voices to explore the role of faith in decision making and shaping public life. At a time of growing global tension, Faith in Public Life...

Havas Red taps Nicole Streete to lead Queensland expansion

Share Tweet Share Email Havas Red has strengthened its Queensland leadership team with the appointment of Nicole Streete as Executive Director, Brisbane, marking a renewed focus on the state as the agency expands its client base and creative...

Get Naked this Christmas with some great Australian wine

The model is simple: you bypass many of the usual middlemen – you deal directly (online) with independent Australian winemakers, and you benefit from better pricing and smarter sourcing. You could be saving up to 30 per cent off each and every...

Energy trade increasingly constricted, says Jaishankar at East Asia Summit

NEW DELHI: India’s growing concerns about the constriction of energy trade, market access and supply chain reliability were highlighted by external affairs minister S Jaishankar at the East Asia Summit in Malaysia on Monday, against the backdrop...

Australian shares edge higher as miners, financials rise on easing US-China trade tensions

Australian shares rose on Monday after signs of easing US-China trade tensions buoyed risk sentiment globally, while investors’ caution ahead of key domestic inflation data that could challenge bets for a near-term rate cut capped gains. The...

The Best 2025 Halloween Costumes From Megan Thee Stallion, Chloe Bailey, Kane Brown, Victoria Justice & More (Updating)

Here's a roundup of the best 2025 celebrity Halloween costumes. 10/27/2025 Victoria Justice at Victoria Justice's 'Love Zombie' Halloween Party & Single Release powered by Rumor and Casablanca Karaoke held at Bar Jubilee on October 21, 2025 in Los...

Shirley Manson’s Epic Plea For The Music Industry: “Support The Weirdos”

More Garbage Viral footage of Garbage singer Shirley Manson sharing a plea to the music industry continues to make the rounds ahead of the band’s return to Australia. Earlier this month, Manson continued her nightly ritual of discussing the...

Medallion selects trading giant Trafigura for funding and offtake deal worth up to US$50m

The funding package includes a 7-year concentrate offtake deal to Trafigura covering copper and precious metals. Pic: Getty Images Medallion selects Trafigura for a secured payment facility, as well as a copper concentrate and gold dore purchase...

FCC Construction Australia and Martinus Group launch new partnership 

Global constructor FCC and Australian rail specialist Martinus have announced the formation of the AlignWide Alliance – a dedicated partnership designed to deliver complex brownfield rail programs safely, reliably and with minimal disruption,...

Malaysia–South Korea Free Trade Agreement among key highlights of Asean Summit Day Two

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — A series of high-level and bilateral meetings took place on the second day of the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits here yesterday, including the pivotal 5th Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Summit and...

Australia's Watchdog Cracks Down on Microsoft: Alleged Deception in AI Subscription Pricing Sparks Federal Lawsuit

Sydney, October 27, 2025 – In a bold escalation of its scrutiny over big tech practices, Australia's competition regulator has launched a high-stakes lawsuit against Microsoft, accusing the global software powerhouse of systematically misleading...

WIFT Australia launches Content London Catalyst Program

WIFT Australia will support a delegation of its members to attend this year’s Content London TV and film market in December. Open exclusively to current or renewing WIFT Australia members, the Content London Catalyst Program will provide up to...

Nextracker Debuts NX Earth Truss Foundation Solution in Australia Backed by ARENA to Accelerate Large-Scale Solar Deployment

MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 27, 2025-- Nextracker (Nasdaq: NXT), a leading solar technology platform provider, today announced the launch of its NX Earth Truss ® foundation solution in Australia, supported by a grant from the...

Automotive Elastomers Market Surges to USD 48.3 Billion by 2033, Propelled by 4.7% CAGR - Verified Market Reports®

The Automotive Elastomers Market is witnessing strong growth driven by surging demand for lightweight, high-performance materials in vehicle manufacturing. Rising emphasis on fuel efficiency, emission control, and electric mobility is propelling...

Jane Hume renews push to lift nuclear energy ban – as it happened

Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this feature What we learned today, Tuesday 28 OctoberWith that, we will wrap the blog for the evening. Have a lovely night. Krishani Dhanji will be back tomorrow morning to cover all...