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Australia unveils $45.2 billion defense budget with ramp up in AUKUS spending

Australia’s government today released its budget for fiscal 2026-2027, putting aside a total of $62.6 billion Australian dollars ($45.2 billion USD) for defense. This represents an increase of 6 ...

Australia has some of the world's costliest homes. Will scrapping tax breaks help?

The government hopes reforms will help young people enter the market, while critics say it will stifle supply.
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 ...

‘She was phenomenal, she was iconic’: Delta Goodrem wins praise as Australia places fourth at Eurovision

Prime minister says ‘all Australians are proud of Delta’ as Bulgaria soars to unexpected maiden win ...
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.
NPR

Australia, a biodiversity hotspot, recognizes 750 new species

In Australia, unique species abound – from koalas and kangaroos to wombats and emus. Now, the western laughing frog and a spider named for Tom Hardy are among the 750 new species recognized on the ...