by Scott | Mar 18, 2026 | FOOD & ENVIRONMENT
The Bureau of Meteorology advises Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle (Category 3) is intensifying in the Coral Sea and is forecast to cross the Far North Queensland coast between Lockhart River and Port Douglas late Thursday or Friday. Destructive wind gusts exceeding...
by Scott | Mar 8, 2026 | ENERGY SECURITY
Mercedes opened the 2026 Formula One season with a dominant one-two finish at the Australian Grand Prix, with George Russell converting pole position into victory ahead of teammate Kimi Antonelli. Ferrari initially challenged for the lead through Charles Leclerc...
by Scott | Mar 7, 2026 | HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS
The ASX 200 closed the week down -3.78%, making YTD gains since Jan 1 up +1.41%, at 8851.00 it is currently trading +0.42% above its six-month end of week rolling average.
by Scott | Mar 7, 2026 | BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
Sydney: 22° / 29° — Showers clearing Melbourne: 16° / 22° — Mostly sunny Brisbane: 23° / 29° — Shower or two Perth: 21° / 39° — Sunny and hot Adelaide: 15° / 27° — Mostly sunny Hobart: 13° / 20° — Cloudy Canberra: 17° / 28° — Partly cloudy Darwin: 24° / 29° — Rain,...
by Scott | Mar 6, 2026 | HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS
The Payments System Board of the Reserve Bank of Australia has expressed support for a proposed regulatory framework for Australia’s cash distribution sector. The framework would include public-sector crisis powers to maintain continuity of cash services. The Board...