Rising fuel costs putting pressure on Australia’s seafood industry
Rising fuel costs are putting fishermen under pressure, with fears the price increase could impact Easter seafood. Wallis…
Australian shares crash amid Middle East tensions, jobs shock
There was a sea of red on the Australian sharemarket on Thursday as a spike in oil prices…
Bank of Japan keeps rates steady as expected, warns Iran war may push up inflation
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) headquarters is seen beyond the cherry blossoms in Tokyo on March 20, 2023.…
More Hong Kong drivers head north into mainland China for cheaper petrol – but at what cost?
Lai said cross-border refuelling is often tied to broader travel patterns rather than driven solely by cost savings.…
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Risky mortgage lending surges – MacroBusiness
On 1 October 2025, the Albanese government launched its expanded 5% deposit scheme for first home buyers, with:…
The Blogs: Running on Empty: Britain’s North Sea Collapse Meets the Hormuz Crisis | Vincent James Hooper
Israel helped launch the war that closed the Strait of Hormuz. Britain is paying the price. The collapse…
Australia says fuel supply levels stable, PM against panic buying
Anthony Albanese, Australia’s prime minister, during an address at the National Press Club in Canberra, Australia, on Tuesday,…
Unemployment rate rises to 4.3 per cent, but rate hike fears persist amid inflation concerns
Australia’s unemployment rate rose to 4.3 per cent in February, up from 4.1 per cent, surprising economists. Economists…
US national debt surges past $39 trillion
WASHINGTON (AP) — The national debt surpassed a record $39 trillion on Wednesday, a milestone that comes just…
Commentary: Why firms are pivoting from ‘China shedding’ to ‘Chinamaxxing’
Fearing a Huawei-like ban following a 2019 national security probe, TikTok hired Kevin Mayer, a former Walt Disney…
Unemployment rises to 4.3pc in February; employment jumps 48,900
The Australian sharemarket hit a four-month low after fresh strikes on Middle Eastern energy infrastructure sent oil above…