Climate Change
Japan to coordinate decarbonization plans with ASEAN, Australia
Emissions-intensive power, transport, industrial sectors targeted in policy road map
Commodities
Australia's Pilbara Minerals makes $370m bid for Brazil lithium project
Lithium miner moves to diversify outside home market with eye on serving U.S. and EU
Commodities
As lithium slump drags on, some Australian miners look to grow
Operators push through gloom to position for long-term demand forecasts
Indo-Pacific
Kiribati election poses test for China-friendly leader
Critics say pivot to Beijing hasn't solved Pacific island nation's core issues
Defense
Australian defense chief defends updated military deal with U.S., U.K.
Biden letter says agreement will allow nuclear material to be given to Australia
Business deals
Rakuten Mobile to raise up to $2bn from Macquarie-led consortium
Asset sale and leaseback aims to diversify funding for recovering wireless business
Business Spotlight
Rockets and rocks: Australia's mining tech finds its way to space
Experts see potential for innovations to fight climate change, boost productivity
Indo-Pacific
Australia and U.S. boost defense ties, push missile collaboration
U.S military to increase rotational presence in Australia
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
Arts
Acclaimed Australian painter spotlights art of human rights
From economics to campaigns for asylum seekers, Angus McDonald makes a mark in diverse worlds
Commodities
Albemarle cuts back lithium processing in Australia amid price slump
Move deals another blow to country's critical mineral ambitions
Commodities
BHP and Canada's Lundin join forces in $3bn South American copper play
Australian giant shows ambition to mine the energy transition metal
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International relations
Quad countries agree to expand Indo-Pacific cyber, maritime initiatives
Australia, India, Japan, U.S. 'seriously concerned' about East and South China seas
Trade
WTO members reach digital trade deal to ban tariffs on data
Proposed e-commerce rules also cover cybersecurity and regulatory transparency
Energy
Australia debates building first nuclear plant ahead of 2025 election
Opposition party pushes alternative to renewables as public opinion shifts
Food & Beverage
Japanese brewer Asahi taps Australia for growth
5 years after Carlton & United deal, beverage maker shifts focus beyond beer
Interview
PALM10: Pacific leaders discuss China, trade, and climate change
Triennial gathering provides chance for Japan to deepen ties with strategic region
Interview
Tuvalu welcomes subsea cable but worries about possible China cyberattack
Japan to provide equipment to counter 'forthcoming' threat
Commodities
BHP reports record output at Australian iron ore mines
Push into copper pays off as volumes grow by 9%
Energy
Japan's Inpex picks Australia for $1.25bn renewable energy buildup
Gas and oil driller seeks to create export hub for green hydrogen
International relations
Australia arrests couple in alleged Russia-linked espionage plot
Authorities warn of more foreign agents seeking to infiltrate public bodies
Commodities
BHP to suspend Australia nickel operations amid Indonesia-fed glut
Miner cites oversupply of the key EV material for the move
Food & Beverage
Australia's Guzman y Gomez plans big expansion after splashy IPO
Soaring stock price may stem from quiet market as profitability concerns remain
Indo-Pacific
NATO to launch 4 projects with Indo-Pacific partners, including AI and cyber
Global 'arsenal of democracy' will help allies adapt to shifting security landscape
Indo-Pacific
NATO to expand defense industrial cooperation to Indo-Pacific
Alliance aims to tap production capacity of South Korea, Japan and Australia