by Scott | Feb 11, 2026 | WORLD
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has released its 2024–25 Consular State of Play report, detailing more than 26,000 consular assistance cases involving Australians overseas. Thailand recorded the highest number of country-specific cases during the reporting...
by Scott | Feb 11, 2026 | ECONOMY
New first home buyer loan commitments increased 6.8 per cent in the December 2025 quarter to 31,783 loans, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on 11 February 2026. This is the highest quarterly volume in approximately four...
by Scott | Feb 11, 2026 | NATIONAL
Australian Defence Vessel ADV Reliant has completed a three-day mission delivering 400,000 litres of fresh water and 15 pallets of humanitarian supplies to Banaba Island, Kiribati. The deployment followed an official request for assistance from the President of...
by Scott | Feb 10, 2026 | ECONOMY
The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported on 9 February 2026 that household spending in Australia fell by 0.4 per cent in December 2025 compared to November, following strong increases in earlier months.
by Scott | Feb 10, 2026 | NATIONAL
Australian Communications Minister Anika Wells has written to the Classification Board and eSafety Commissioner to review whether Roblox’s PG rating remains appropriate following media reports of child grooming concerns. The review request is part of broader federal...
