Interview
As Trump looms, Australia urges 'free and predictable trade'
Foreign Minister Wong stresses collaboration amid raised China-U.S. rivalry
Opinion
Australia must carve out a new path as Trump seeks to end free trade
In age of tariffs, Canberra should pivot to Asia and Europe for stable commerce
Commodities
Trump election win would be 'calamitous' for Australian trade: experts
Commodity-reliant economy at risk from tariffs, retaliation and 'global trade war'
Society
Australia at 'crossroads' as fertility rate hits record low, experts say
Housing, rising costs, climate change among reasons cited for baby drought
Policy Asia
Japan group sues utilities, claiming climate inaction violates human rights
Country's first youth-led climate litigation comes as regional, global cases multiply
Trade
China's import ban on rock lobsters to end, says Australian PM
Restriction is latest to fall as bilateral friction eases under Albanese government
Commodities
Australian coal miners expand despite mounting industry pressure
Opportunity arises as shift to cleaner energy runs up against power demand gap
Trade
Australia secures trade deal with UAE, eyes cash for critical minerals
Agreement will boost exports by AU$678m a year, minister says
Commodities
Australia's mining industry faults new labor rights for rising costs
Minerals Council cites multi-employer bargaining and 'same job, same pay' law
Economy
Australian GDP grows just 0.2% as interest rates hit consumption
Policymakers caught between sluggish expansion and stubborn inflation
Market Spotlight
Australia housing prices, rents surge as supply shortage deepens
Affordability emerges as political issue for Albanese government
Commodities
Australia warns of $2bn budget hole as iron ore slumps on China woes
Concerns elevated after bleak outlook from largest steelmaker
Economy
Australian central bank 'near-term' interest rate cuts not on agenda
Governor says market volatility needs to be monitored after decision to stand pat
Trade
WTO members reach digital trade deal to ban tariffs on data
Proposed e-commerce rules also cover cybersecurity and regulatory transparency
Commodities
China tensions with West a risk for resource exports, Australia warns
Further dips in value expected as U.S., Europe look to reshore manufacturing
Food & Beverage
In vino veritas: Australia wrestles with wine glut
Falling consumption among young, thirst for quality fuels change at wineries
International relations
Chinese Premier Li Qiang says ties with Australia are back on track
Meeting with Prime Minister Albanese in Canberra comes as economic ties warm
Economy
Australian senate urges stricter rules for 'Big 4' consultancies
Report calls for tighter oversight of government contracts following scandal
Commodities
Australian project 'fingerprints' lithium for green metals trade
Researchers work on trade protocols as EU eyes Australian critical minerals
Economy
Australia GDP growth slows in Q1, dragged down by high inflation
Rising prices, higher interest rates sap consumer activity
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
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
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
Retail
Australia takes aim at the dominance of two big supermarkets
Top chains Woolworths and Coles face scrutiny as prices rise
Comment
Australia shifts focus from ASEAN to individual Southeast Asian nations
Move reflects new international political and economic realities
Opinion
ASEAN and Australia are facing up to need for green cooperation
Current fossil fuel-focused trade ties will have to evolve
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
Property
In Australia, 'granny flats' gain traction as rents skyrocket
Housing shortage gives homeowners a way to monetize extra space