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European automakers are in discussions with Australian rare earths explorer Arafura Resources about sourcing elements that help power electric cars from outside China, which dominates global supply. The miner is … Read More
Australia's new daily cases of Covid-19 topped 1,000 on Thursday for the first time since the pandemic began. Two major hospitals in Sydney set up emergency outdoor tents to help … Read More
A recent spike in Covid cases has Australian authorities scrambling to contain the delta variant, which was first detected in India. Several major cities were locked down last week, including … Read More
Australia's most populous state, New South Wales (NSW), reported a double digit rise in new locally acquired cases of Covid-19 for the third straight day. NSW state Agricultural Minister has … Read More
Australia will "vigorously defend" its wine industry as it faces higher tariffs from China, says David Littleproud, the country's minister for agriculture. China's Ministry of Commerce announced Friday that it will … Read More
Insurance Australia Group has been forced to clarify its exposure to failed financier Greensill after its shares sank 10 per cent amid concerns about its relationship with the group. The … Read More
A showdown between the Australian government and Google is approaching a conclusion, with the outcome likely to have effects across the globe. In December, the government introduced "world-first" legislation that … Read More
Smoke haze covered Australia's fourth largest city of Perth on Wednesday from a fast-moving bushfire that razed dozens of homes, complicating a tight lockdown after Western Australia state's first Covid-19 … Read More
Australian home prices rose in January, setting the scene for another year of growth as record-low interest rates and a rapid recovery from the coronavirus-induced recession spur demand. House values … Read More
Australia’s consumer price index will be lifted by a jump in childcare costs, with cross-currents in other items ranging from falling rents to increasing costs for dining out. The rise … Read More
