CNBC

Australia’s inflation tops forecasts at 3.2%, highest in over a year

Australia's consumer prices rose 3.2% in the third quarter, the strongest gain in more than a year. The increase topped the 2.1% rise in the second quarter and came in above the 3% forecast by ...

Australia's oil refinery about-face will need to overcome several hurdles

Australia's proposal to build its first oil refinery in 60 years faces a crude supply ​issue, uncertain long-term fuel demand, and a builder with little experience in refining.
The Diplomat

AUKUS Faces Mounting Challenges. Australia Must Address Them.

From left: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, U.S. President Joe Biden, and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announce the AUKUS deal in San Diego, California, U.S., Mar. 13, 2023. Credit: ...
CNN

Australia has just relieved its anxiety over teens on social media – or has it?

For parents and campaigners who’ve long argued that incessant scrolling is damaging young minds, the start of Australia’s world-first social media ban for under-16s on Wednesday is just the beginning.
The New York Times

Australia’s Relationship with United States Gets a Second Look

Trump-Zelensky Relationship Air Force One Nuclear Energy Approval Rating Advertisement Supported by The country has doubled down on its defense relationship with the United States in recent years.
The New York Times

Australia’s fans are green, gold, still here. Even if the path to acceptance has been a difficult one

As part of our Language of Soccer World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to supporters of all 48 nations competing at the 2026 edition to capture their unique football culture, distilled into a ...
The Conversation

What would Australia be willing to go to war over? This needs to be made clear

In 2024, the National Defence Strategy made deterrence Australia’s “primary strategic defence objective”. With writing now underway for the 2026 National Defence Strategy, can Australia actually deter ...