by Scott | May 4, 2026 | ENVIRONMENT
The Bureau of Meteorology’s May to July outlook shows rainfall is likely to be below average for much of eastern Australia and parts of the south. Daytime and overnight temperatures are projected to be above average for most of the continent during this...
by Scott | May 4, 2026 | ECONOMY
The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported total dwellings approved fell 1.9 per cent in March 2026, following a revised 0.9 per cent increase in February, with private sector house approvals down 3.8 per cent.
by Scott | May 4, 2026 | ECONOMY
The Australian Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 4.6% in the 12 months to March 2026, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics data released on April 29, 2026. This annual rate increased from 3.7% in February 2026, driven primarily by housing (+6.5%),...
by Scott | Apr 23, 2026 | WORLD
Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely reduced, with only a small number of vessels transiting daily compared to pre-conflict levels of over 130 ships per day. Recent incidents including vessel seizures, gunfire, and ongoing military presence...
by Scott | Apr 23, 2026 | HEALTH
The Australian Government confirmed the removal of the higher private health insurance rebate tier for Australians aged over 65, aligning rebate levels with those applied to younger policyholders and increasing out-of-pocket premium costs for affected individuals....
