Indo-Pacific
Australia-led air force exercise begins with German aircraft
Drill aimed at countering China's growing military footprint in region
Australia
Politics
Australia split on recognizing Indigenous people in constitution
Diverse opinions among First Nation groups reflect complexity of issue
Energy
Singapore opens taps on renewable-energy imports with Laos deal
Far-reaching strategy stretches to Australian desert, but carries risks
Indo-Pacific
German Air Force shows it can be in Asia in a day
Taiwan issue serves as a wake-up call to European powers
Politics
Australian PM says Morrison 'undermined democracy'
Albanese condemns former PM's secret self-appointment to key portfolios
Indo-Pacific
German fighter jets head to Australia in shift for Indo-Pacific
Deployment includes detours to Japan and South Korea
Commodities
Indonesian miner to take over Australian coking coal assets for $380m
Sinar Mas arm also announces $200m investment in Ant-backed mobile wallet
Supply Chain
Rare-earth prices fall on supply increase and China auto slowdown
Beijing loses leverage of once potent export ban despite rising tensions with Washington
Obituaries
Pop music and 'Grease' star Olivia Newton-John dies at 73
British-born Australian singer and actor was a four-time Grammy winner
Business deals
BHP rebuffed in $5.8bn takeover bid for OZ Minerals
Bid called undervalued and opportunistic, coming as copper prices fall from peak
Companies
Crown Resorts Sydney casino finally set to start taking bets
Regulatory woes delayed gambling at glitzy, high-profile venue
Indo-Pacific
U.S., Indonesia hold military drills amid China concerns
More than American, allied 5,000 personnel take part
Inflation
Australia's central bank hikes rates, says policy not predetermined
RBA lifts its cash rate by 50 basis points to 1.85%
Ukraine war: Free to read
Ukraine from July 8 to Aug. 1: Russian strikes kill Ukrainian grain tycoon
Grain ship leaves port of Odesa, Ukrainian minister says; Gazprom cuts gas to Latvia
Inflation
Australia home prices slide; Sydney's fall worst in 40 years
Prices still 8% higher for year after huge gains that began in 2021
Energy
Local, international coal miners decry Australian royalty hikes
Move by Queensland government raises fears over investment environment
Inflation
Australian inflation rises to 21-year high, peak still to come
Annual CPI exploded to 6.1% from 5.1% in June, more than 2x wage-growth gains
Life
'Black Cockatoo' shines light on Australia's dark history
New play draws attention to largely forgotten Aboriginal sporting hero
Transportation
Hitachi wins $74m order for automated rail control in Australia
New system will boost train service and save energy
Sports
South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Qatar seek 2023 Asian Cup
AFC's announcement comes after China dropped plans to host event