Australia reports lower-than-expected first-quarter inflation — but price growth hits 2-year high

The first-quarter inflation figure was lower than the 4.2% expected by economists polled by Reuters.

Tourists rescued from cliff as huge waves inched closer

A group of seven tourists, including three children, became trapped on a cliff when the tide came in during a morning walk on an Australian beach.

Australia inflation jumps with worse to come, rate hike looms

By Stella Qiu SYDNEY, April 29 (Reuters) - Australian consumer prices surged in the first quarter as war in the Middle East drove up energy costs, while core inflation stayed uncomfortably high for policymakers,

Australia's Wong to visit Japan, China, South Korea to discuss energy security

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Sunday said she would visit Japan, China, and South Korea this week for talks on energy security in the face of disruptions

Australia calls for stronger AI risk controls at financial firms

Australia's prudential watchdog warned on Thursday that many financial firms still lack the technical knowledge needed to effectively challenge AI-related risks, while calling for

Australia's AirTrunk to invest $3 billion in two new Malaysian data centers

Australia's AirTrunk said on Thursday it will ​invest $3 billion to build two hyperscale data centers ‌in Malaysia, doubling its existing business in the country.

David Malouf, Novelist of Australia’s Divided Heritage, Dies at 92

Declared a national living treasure in 1997, he wrote poetry and short stories but was best known for his nine novels, including “The Great World.”

Australia’s Rarest Reptile Was Misidentified for 25 Years and Is Nearly Gone

Australia is known for its rare and interesting critters. Some can be frightening and venomous, while others are intimidating but innocuous. Australia’s isolation from other landmasses ensures that many of these animals are not found anywhere else on the planet.