Politics
Australia approves ecstasy and magic mushrooms for medical use
Professionals will be able to prescribe the party drugs for PTSD, depression
Oceania
International relations
Pacific island leaders expect Biden visit in 'near future'
Anticipated summit offers U.S. crucial diplomatic opportunity, expert says
Natural disasters
New Zealand declares emergency as Cyclone Gabrielle wreaks havoc
Flooding, landslides, huge ocean swells forcing people to evacuate
Energy
Woodside and partners see path forward for East Timor gas field
Companies aim to move 'expeditiously' to settle dispute on LNG terminal location
Opinion
Asia's green transition will require more climate finance
Philanthropic organizations can support technological innovations
Media & Entertainment
Australia's Star Entertainment sees up to $1.1bn hit from tax hike
Shares of troubled company plunge 22% to record low
Climate Change
Australia rejects open-pit coal mine near Great Barrier Reef
Government under pressure to block new coal, gas extraction projects
Indo-Pacific
Australia orders checks on China-made cameras in defense offices
Hikvision says its surveillance devices subject to Canberra's security rules
Opinion
Tech standard setting cannot be left to companies or lone nations
International effort needed to build digital norms around democratic values
Inflation
Australia raises benchmark rate by 25 bps to decade-high of 3.35%
RBA warns further increases will be needed
International relations
Australia trade minister to travel to Beijing to meet counterpart
Discussions to include 'resumption of unimpeded trade' with China: Farrell
Interview
China import ban won't squeeze Australia, says incoming Japan envoy
Canberra 'will continue to look to diversify markets': Justin Hayhurst
Commodities
Australia's top gold miner Newmont makes $16.9bn bid for Newcrest
Offer price implies premium of about 21% to last closing value
Indo-Pacific
U.S. opens embassy in Solomon Islands to counter China
Rivalry pushes Washington to boost presence in Pacific nation after 1993 closing
Opinion
Asia's 'blue capital' can help alleviate hunger and poverty
Fishery and aquaculture output can be sustainably expanded with care
Opinion
Jacinda Ardern did 'have it all' as New Zealand's prime minister
Despite sexist attacks, pioneer leaves with track record of policy successes
Inflation
Australia inflation hits 33-year high in Q4; more rate hikes loom
Rising travel, electricity costs makes monetary tightening more likely
Politics
Hipkins sworn in as New Zealand PM; pledges focus on economy
New leader has less than 9 months before tough upcoming general election
Politics
Chris Hipkins confirmed as next New Zealand leader, picks deputy
Incoming PM replaces Ardern, focuses on 'pandemic of inflation'
