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Victorian architecture in Australia
As the colonies blossomed around Australia, in part spurred on by the gold rush and the agricultural and produce boom, so did the building industry. During Queen Victoria’s reign there was an explosion in construction, and the quality of these...

OPINION: How business owners can reclaim the freedom to live life on their own terms
You built your business for freedom. So why does growing it feel like a trap? The hours are longer. The complexity is greater. And despite the growth, you’re no closer to the life you wanted when you started. The real problem isn’t growth itself....

Arafura turns multi-bagger over 12 months as US and Australia governments back its rare earths project
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US, Australia sign critical-minerals agreement as way to counter China
Washington: President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a critical-minerals deal at the White House on Monday as the US eyes the continent’s rich rare-earth resources when China is imposing tougher rules on...
Australia’s favourite hatch gets even better
The Suzuki Swift is proof you don’t need the fanciest things in life to enjoy it. For a car that starts from around $27,490, the Swift isn’t trying to be the tech-obsessed trendsetter, but rather a reliable mate always ready for an adventure. It’s...

U.S. and Australia team as a way to counter China
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a critical-minerals deal at the White House on Monday as the U.S. eyes the continent’s rich rare-earth resources when China is imposing tougher rules on...

Australia tops gold medal tally in 2025 World Steak Challenge
AUSTRALIA has again topped the gold medal tally at the World Steak Challenge branded beef competition held in The Netherlands, accounting for 25 of the 112 gold medals awarded in this year’s annual competition. Next best was Ireland, with 24 gold...
ABC Radio Australia photo competition is back!
We're looking for photos that showcase the beauty, diverse cultures, and stunning landscapes of the Pacific Islands. Submit your best photo from wherever you are in the Pacific and each week, our judges panel will be choosing our favourite. Weekly...
US-Australia deal for critical minerals 'dominance' signed in race against China
Donald Trump and Anthony Albanese have inked a deal for "critical mineral and energy dominance" in a new partnership that will tip billions into mining projects in the US and Australia. Under the critical minerals framework, mining companies will...
Grisly rates truth Australia needs to hear
Markets were shocked last week when Aussie unemployment jumped to a four-year high, putting interest rate cuts back on the agenda. But should they have been? Aussie job creation has been dominated by the public sector ever since Anthony Albanese...

Address at the launch of the latest Australian Unity Wellbeing Index, Parliament House, Canberra
Australian Treasury Thank you for the invitation to join you for the launch of Survey 42 of the Australian Unity Wellbeing Index. I acknowledge the Ngunnawal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we meet, and pay my respects to...

VIEWPOINT: Strengthening Australia’s defence from the inside out
The regional security landscape is undergoing tectonic shifts. The spectre of great power competition looms large. The Ukraine conflict has shown how modern warfare can unfold rapidly across physical, cyber and cognitive domains. For Australia,...
Western Australia could reap record harvest as crop estimates rise again, GIWA says
Western Australia will produce nearly 1 million metric tons more wheat this season than was expected a month ago, an industry group said on Friday, bolstering expectations for a large Australian harvest that will pressure global prices. The Grain...

“You’d feel pretty bad as the batter walking off” - Australian all-rounder’s huge statement on Virat Kohli after AUS vs IND 2025 1st ODI
Australian all-rounder Matt Short reckons both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma would have been devastated to walk off without scoring much in the first ODI at the Optus Stadium in Perth. The spin-bowling all-rounder was impressed by the huge...
ISDA Derivatives Trading Forum Sydney: Scott O’Malia, ISDA Chief Executive Officer, Opening Remarks
Good morning, and welcome to the Derivatives Trading Forum. It’s great to be back in Sydney following our last trip back in August. I’d like to thank AFMA for working with us again on this event – it’s been a really productive relationship, so a...

Push for new DEATH tax in Australia from boomer - so does he have a point?
Should Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers consider a death tax? A boomer by the name of Joseph Roach has sparked a necessary argument about Australia's tax mix. Roach says the tax system is upside down – and his own family proves it. His son, a...
US, Australia to invest $2bln in critical minerals, advance Alcoa gallium project
SYDNEY - The United States and Australia extended financial support to several Australian companies as part of a wide-ranging critical minerals agreement aimed at countering China's hold over the industry, sending the firms' shares sharply higher...
Leading local industry figures to headline Compass 2025
Leading industry figures will feature at this year’s Mumbrella Compass events — gatherings that bring the marketing and media worlds together for engaging discussions in informal, intimate venues. Compass 2025 tickets are available now and can be...

US$10M GOLD VANISHES INTO THE BLACK MARKET
AT least 120 kilogrammes of gold, worth more than US$10 million, vanished into the black market in less than two years under the watch of a mining syndicate that disguised itself as a legitimate operator in Kwekwe’s Silobela gold belt. Official...

Could Australia’s trash become Donald Trump’s treasure? Turning our waste into critical minerals
Key Facts: – Australians generate around 20kg of e-waste per person every year – Some of the components inside this everyday waste include critical minerals, which can be reused and recycled – At the National Press Club in Canberra today,...