Defense
Philippines, Japan, Australia, U.S. to hold drills in South China Sea
Exercises demonstrate military ties ahead of US-Japan-Philippines summit
Supply Chain
Australian cobalt refiner bets on demand for 'ethical' China-free EV metals
Project pushes ahead despite price slump in key battery ingredient
Opinion
ASEAN and Australia are facing up to need for green cooperation
Current fossil fuel-focused trade ties will have to evolve
Opinion
Australia's China policy more effective with disciplined messaging
Canberra needs to strategize use of spectrum of information capabilities
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
Energy
Australia sets up $650m fund for domestic solar panel manufacturing
Prime minister says Solar Sunshot will boost industry, reduce reliance on China
Automobiles
Australia dilutes fuel efficiency standard proposal after industry pressure
Under changes, some four-wheel drives classified as commercial vehicles
International relations
New Zealand joins U.K. and U.S. in condemning China-linked hacks
PM Luxon says calling out Beijing is a 'big step' for his country
Energy
Australia's Woodside to boost North America LNG purchases 5-fold
CEO notes 'uncertainty' over U.S. pause on export approvals
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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
Defense
Australia to funnel $3bn to U.K. for AUKUS sub reactors, designs
BAE Systems to build the vessels in Adelaide's Osborne shipyard
International relations
Australia, China foreign ministers to manage differences 'wisely'
Beijing's top diplomat Wang Yi says wine tariff decision due by end of month
Food & Beverage
Australian winemakers hopeful about China lifting tariffs
Many producers are 'incredibly excited,' but some have moved on from the market
Opinion
Politics, not policy, has revived Australia's nuclear debate
Even if opposition returns to power, plants unlikely to ever be built
Environment
Deep-sea mining talks to resume as interest swells from China to U.S.
U.N. body chief hopes industry can help vulnerable states; ecosystem a concern
Politics
New Zealand's conservatives gut Ardern's progressive policies
PM Luxon's government repeals green car rebates and world-first tobacco ban
Business Spotlight
Australia's battle to deploy offshore wind shows bumpy road to renewables
Transforming port into turbine assembly site clashes with environmental concerns
Commodities
Australia pumps $550m into rare earths refinery project
Funding 'will deliver critical jobs and economic development,' government says
Politics
Australia envoy spat shakes South Korea's ruling party ahead of poll
Lee Jong-sup travels to Canberra to assume post after travel ban lifted
Trade
Australia cuts 500 'nuisance' tariffs, from fridges to fishing reels
Move is part of a broader plan to streamline trade and investment
Comment
U.S. allies in Indo-Pacific tremble at prospect of Trump return
Middle powers Japan, Philippines and Australia explore security cooperation
Opinion
Australia needs a new strategy to guide its defense planning
By establishing priorities, Canberra can better prioritize use of resources