Business deals
Nippon Paint to buy Australia's DuluxGroup for $2.6bn
Company looks to expand sales channels in Oceania as China market cools
Politics
Australia's Morrison calls for May 18 election
Ruling party trails in polls ahead of first parliamentary contest since 2016
Interview
Chinese steel output to grow 3-4%, says Fortescue CEO
Beijing's push for high-speed rail, airports to create demand despite trade war
Business trends
Chinese demand for fertility treatment spurs IVF deals
Mason Group races to build a regionwide network of clinics to consolidate demand
Opinion
Heady election tax pledges can bring on long hangovers
Australian fiscal policymaking highlights danger of politicizing economic decisions
Economy
Australian government vows tax relief ahead of general election
Coalition offers help with electricity bills to low- and middle-income earners
International relations
Xi meets with New Zealand prime minister to court US ally
Beijing aims to drive wedge into Five Eye intelligence pact
Trade war
Trade war carves new paths for LNG and soybeans
One year on, US exporters see China opportunities lost to Brazil and Australia
Business deals
Australia's Wesfarmers makes $1bn bid for rare-earths miner
Conglomerate is offering 45% premium for Lynas, supplier based outside of China
Opinion
The Convenient Rewriting of the History of the 'Quad'
In responding to China's rise, we should remember our experience of a decade ago
Politics
Australia cuts immigrant intake by 15% ahead of election
Government moves to ease congestion in country's biggest cities
Politics
Shootings highlight New Zealand's embrace of immigrants
Prime minister recommits to diversity in face of attack that killed dozens
International relations
Australia calls for G-20 social media crackdown after shootings
Prime minister demands platforms be reined in and 'consequences' clarified
Opinion
New Zealand -- confronting complacency
Massacre will bring dramatic changes to protect multiculturalism
Politics
Australian parties spar over climate change ahead of elections
Extreme weather swipes at economy of one of world's largest coal exporters
Business trends
China, Indonesia and India emerge as miners of Australia's coal
Western companies under pressure to divest fossil fuel assets
Business trends
Australia's fashion industry shrinks as global brands move in
Domestic clothing makers squeezed as e-commerce and a slow economy reshape market
Politics
Australian charged in New Zealand mosque shooting that killed 49
Trump condemns 'monstrous' attack that was livestreamed by the shooter
Economy
Wool prices on high ground as Australian pastures dry up
Easing trade tension leads to stronger demand in China
Opinion
China, the South Pacific and MacArthur's ghost
US must react firmly to Beijing's growing maritime reach or risk losing out
Arts
Brisbane's Asia-Pacific art festival melds remote and familiar
Contemporary 'triennial' doubles down on quixotic regional focus
Economy
Australian growth sputters on China slowdown
Last quarter's 0.2% expansion fell short of forecast as exports declined
Economy
Indonesia and Australia finally sign free trade deal
Canberra's plan to move Israel embassy to Jerusalem delayed agreement for months
International relations
Chinese developer swept up in Australia's red scare
Canberra's counterinfluence campaign against Beijing risks alienating key trading partner
Economy
TPP-11 exporters gain ground over US in Japan's beef market
Shipments from members jump while Washington presses for bilateral deal