Australia national/federal related stories including sporting events and teams
The National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS)’s looming closure is prompting calls for even greater federal funding for more affordable homes. The call came from Everybody’s Home, a national campaign launched in 2018 by a coalition of housing, homelessness and welfare […]
Global supply volatility is now a fact of life amid rising geopolitical tension, the rise of artificial intelligence and dwindling natural resources. The finding is contained in a 2026 outlook on global supply chains just presented at the World Economic
Non-bank lenders are ramping up court action over insolvencies as the major banks step back, a new report reads. The report from business rescue firm Jirsch Sutherland notes that insolvency pressure nationwide also remains high. It says this trend shows that company
Eraring Power Station in NSW is to remain open for two more years, owners Origin Energy says. The coal-powered station was due to close on August 19, 2027, but will now close on April 30, 2029, Origin told the NSW
Sydney’s new $836 million fish market is now open and the NSW Government is already talking about turning it into a major state tourism icon. The government calls it the third major tourism landmark on Sydney Harbour (behind the opera
Finding new trade markets remains very much in Australia’s sights amid continual global political and trading turmoil sparked by the US. Last week, the members of a new Trade Diversification Network were announced who will help Australian exporters find new markets. Canberra
Social media platforms have blocked about 4.7 million accounts of under-16 users in just the first half of December, eSafety says. The move follows a new federal law taking effect on December 10 that now restricts access children have to
Embassy out, NGO in Kevin Rudd is quitting his job as Australia’s ambassador to the United States early, wrapping up on 31 March 2026. He is not heading back into Australian politics. He is heading back into the global influence
Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is returning to his former role of president of the New York-based Asia Society think tank. And Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has paid tribute to the now outgoing Ambassador to the US. Rudd will leave
Sports tourism is bolstering New South Wales visitor numbers after 350,000 British fans visited the state last year. The government says new data from Tourism Research Australia shows there were 350,800 UK sports fans visiting the state in the year
