Economy
Australia posts 0.4% growth for GDP in Q2, beating forecasts
Modest rise eases recession fears, but household consumption remains weak
Economy
Economy
RBA holds steady as Lowe bows out, tightening cycle seems over
Australia's central bank governor will hand over to deputy on Sept. 18
Supply Chain
Australia looks to EV boom to transform economy
Lithium-rich nation seeks to become key link in battery supply chain
Opinion
'Greedflation' is an unhelpful concept
Elevated profits stem in part from overwhelmed supply chains
Economy
Australia central bank holds rates steady for second month
Past rises cooling demand, but more tightening might be needed, RBA says
Economy
Australia picks Michele Bullock as its first female central bank head
RBA veteran expected to ensure continuity as nation battles soaring costs
International relations
Australia extends business visas for Indonesians
Leaders Albanese and Widodo promote economic ties at Sydney meeting
Economy
Australia central bank holds rates, signals more hikes may be needed
Country's economic data over past month has been mixed
International relations
Indonesia's Jokowi eyes EV lithium deals on Australia visit
Boosting trade in focus at meeting with PM Anthony Albanese
Opinion
Australia's central bank review missed its mark
Real RBA reform is needed, beginning with a rethink of its independence
Trade
China resumes imports of Australian timber in sign of thaw
Uncertainties remain over Beijing's restrictions on barley, wine and more
Opinion
U.S. technology controls fail to account for Pacific allies
Shift from outdated mindset needed to support collective regional security
Economy
Australia budget surplus likely a one-off as spending surges
Canberra's finances face 'downside shock' after commodity price windfall
Politics
Australia expands defense budget ahead of submarines purchase
Canberra lifts nuclear ambitions in light of China's growing heft in Indo-Pacific
International relations
Australia foreign minister visits Pacific islands with eye on China
Climate, post-COVID economic recovery on agenda in New Caledonia and Tuvalu
Opinion
Australia and Indonesia should forge business ties in lithium
Missing ingredient for Widodo's vision for EV sector is close at hand
Trade
U.K. accepted as 12th member of CPTPP trade bloc
Group aims to finalize first nonfounding member's accession in July
Economy
Australia banks on China tailwind as rate hikes threaten slowdown
Influx of Chinese students, tourists could help offset RBA's hawkish policy
Economy
Australia employment falls unexpectedly for second month
Jobless rate jumps to 8-month high of 3.7% in January
Opinion
Tech standard setting cannot be left to companies or lone nations
International effort needed to build digital norms around democratic values
Commodities
Australia's bumper wheat crop cuts prices for hungry Asian markets
Imports by top consumer China more than double as shipping jam eases
Economy
Australia's huge housing market keeps central bank on knife edge
Test awaits in 2023 as inflation-fighting rate hikes put focus on mortgage servicing
Opinion
Japan and South Korea must recognize blue hydrogen is not clean
Even direct use of fossil fuels can involve lower greenhouse emissions
Economy
Australia 'economically vulnerable' to money laundering: expert
Author says dependence on foreign funding makes it 'international hub'
Economy
Australia looks to trim spending as slowdown looms
Government seeks to boost wages; planned tax cuts for top earners off limits