Trade
Australia secures trade deal with UAE, eyes cash for critical minerals
Agreement will boost exports by AU$678m a year, minister says
Commodities
Australia's mining industry faults new labor rights for rising costs
Minerals Council cites multi-employer bargaining and 'same job, same pay' law
Economy
Australian GDP grows just 0.2% as interest rates hit consumption
Policymakers caught between sluggish expansion and stubborn inflation
Market Spotlight
Australia housing prices, rents surge as supply shortage deepens
Affordability emerges as political issue for Albanese government
Commodities
Australia warns of $2bn budget hole as iron ore slumps on China woes
Concerns elevated after bleak outlook from largest steelmaker
Economy
Australian central bank 'near-term' interest rate cuts not on agenda
Governor says market volatility needs to be monitored after decision to stand pat
Trade
WTO members reach digital trade deal to ban tariffs on data
Proposed e-commerce rules also cover cybersecurity and regulatory transparency
Commodities
China tensions with West a risk for resource exports, Australia warns
Further dips in value expected as U.S., Europe look to reshore manufacturing
Food & Beverage
In vino veritas: Australia wrestles with wine glut
Falling consumption among young, thirst for quality fuels change at wineries
International relations
Chinese Premier Li Qiang says ties with Australia are back on track
Meeting with Prime Minister Albanese in Canberra comes as economic ties warm
Economy
Australian senate urges stricter rules for 'Big 4' consultancies
Report calls for tighter oversight of government contracts following scandal
Commodities
Australian project 'fingerprints' lithium for green metals trade
Researchers work on trade protocols as EU eyes Australian critical minerals
Economy
Australia GDP growth slows in Q1, dragged down by high inflation
Rising prices, higher interest rates sap consumer activity
Trade
Australia's beef producers eye expansion in China as more bans lifted
Country's $7.6bn beef export sector 'parties' as impediments to major market fall
Economy
Australia plans to spend $15bn on green investments over 10 years
Canberra focuses spending on energy transition, inflation as election looms
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Climate Change
Asia braces for more extreme weather like 2023, world's hottest year
Health fallout set to worsen as severe heat, dryness and rain have already hit region
Retail
Australia takes aim at the dominance of two big supermarkets
Top chains Woolworths and Coles face scrutiny as prices rise
Comment
Australia shifts focus from ASEAN to individual Southeast Asian nations
Move reflects new international political and economic realities
Opinion
ASEAN and Australia are facing up to need for green cooperation
Current fossil fuel-focused trade ties will have to evolve
Commodities
Australia doubles down on rare earths despite Chinese dominance
Ambitious strategy to boost role in critical minerals confronts market challenges
Trade
China lifts punitive tariffs on Australian wine after three years
Beijing's 'economic coercion' led to 'deepest low' for Aussie vintners
Property
In Australia, 'granny flats' gain traction as rents skyrocket
Housing shortage gives homeowners a way to monetize extra space
Food & Beverage
Japan's Marubeni looks to hook its home market on Aussie beef
The big trading house expects middle-class demand for Rangers Valley steaks
Food & Beverage
Australian winemakers hopeful about China lifting tariffs
Many producers are 'incredibly excited,' but some have moved on from the market