Life
Top hikes: Walk in the wild at end of (Australia's) world
Arduous trek rewards travelers where Southern Ocean meets Tasmania's untouched wilderness
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
Business deals
BHP walks away from $49bn Anglo American deal
Both sides unable to agree on British miner's South African assets
Tea Leaves
Shedding light, and dust, on Australia's European art
Historic artists' retreat near Melbourne threatened by giant roadworks
Defense
U.S. Space Force in Japan a 'priority' as China threat grows
Of particular concern is China's 'kill chain,' expanding surveillance, general says
Taiwan tensions
Taipei sees New Zealand in sync with like-minded democracies, envoy says
China puts Wellington on guard as it increases its clout among Pacific islands
Business Spotlight
New Caledonia unrest deals further blow to nickel industry
Riots and questions over territory's stability buoy prices but market glut remains
International relations
Australia upholds status as Solomon Islands' 'partner of choice'
New administration in Solomons balancing ties with both Australia and China
Your Week in Asia
Taiwan welcomes new leader Lai, Future of Asia, Thai GDP
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Technology
Elon Musk's X stirs free speech controversy from Australia to India to Brazil
Tech leader has defended right to post content that authorities want to block
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International relations
New Caledonia unrest highlights complications of Macron's Asia vision
Amid competition with China, France has shown heightened interest in strategic region
Economy
Australia plans to spend $15bn on green investments over 10 years
Canberra focuses spending on energy transition, inflation as election looms
Your Week in Asia
Wong takes helm in Singapore, Japan economy data, Australia budget
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
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Retail
Australian furnishings featuring Aboriginal artwork catch on
Artists hope products convey spirit and stories of Indigenous community
International relations
Australia unveils $75m in Tuvalu funding amid China push in region
Two sides deepening ties via defense guarantee, undersea cable project
Technology
Australia v. Musk: Court battle set to be test case as e-safety laws reviewed
Elon Musk's platform X is contesting an order to take down stabbing clip globally
Commodities
Australia to spend $372m on resource mapping to stoke energy transition
Government wants to boost critical minerals, but China's dominance a challenge
Defense
China accuses Australian helicopter of aerial 'provocations'
PM Albanese calls Chinese jet flares 'unprofessional and unacceptable'
Life
Melbourne Writers Festival returns to full glory
First event since COVID-19 lockdown will host more than 100 authors
Defense
Chinese jet put helicopter at risk by releasing flares, says Australia
Australia condemns 'unsafe and unprofessional' action in Yellow Sea
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
Climate Change
Australia's Woodside, Orica tap startup partners on carbon capture
New decarbonization tech pursued as Canberra eyes greener future
Food & Beverage
Wine with depth: Australian firm ages bottles under the sea
Ocean currents and pressure produce a unique vintage that sells for $100
Defense
U.S., Australia, Japan, Philippines eye more maritime exercises
Four-way meeting follows recent South China Sea aggression by China
Politics
Solomon Islands lawmakers pick pro-China Jeremiah Manele as PM
Former top diplomat is expected to try to stabilize ties with Australia