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Federal Government announces $39.2 million for Perinatal Mental Health Centre network
Assistant Minister Emma McBride announced the establishment of a new Perinatal Mental Health Centre in Devonport as part of a $39.2 million federal investment to create 20 specialized centres nationwide.
ABS reports unemployment rate remains at 4.1 per cent in January 2026
The Australian Bureau of Statistics released Labour Force, Australia, January 2026, showing the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 4.1 per cent with employment rising by 18,000 and full-time employment up by 50,000.
Danielle Scott wins Silver in Women’s Aerials
Danielle Scott claimed the silver medal in the Women’s Aerials event at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, finishing with a score of 102.17 behind China’s Xu Mengtao.
ABS reports wages rise 0.8% in December quarter and 3.4% annually
The Australian Bureau of Statistics released the Wage Price Index: Australia, December 2025, showing that wages increased by 0.8 per cent in the December quarter 2025 and 3.4 per cent over the year to December 2025, with public sector pay growing faster than private…
Federal Government approves 4.41% average private health insurance premium increase
The Australian Government confirmed it has approved an average 4.41 per cent increase in private health insurance premiums from 1 April 2026
Matt Graham wins Olympic Bronze in Dual Moguls
Australian athlete Matt Graham achieved a 3rd place finish in the men’s dual moguls at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games.
Australia wins ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix
The Australian SailGP Team, helmed by Tom Slingsby, secured 1st place in the Auckland event to move to the top of the season championship standings.
Jakara Anthony defeats Jaelin Kauf to win Dual Moguls gold in Livigno
Jakara Anthony claimed the gold medal in the women’s dual moguls at Livigno, defeating USA’s Jaelin Kauf in the final.
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ECONOMY
ABS reports wages rise 0.8% in December quarter and 3.4% annually
The Australian Bureau of Statistics released the Wage Price Index: Australia, December 2025, showing that wages increased by 0.8 per cent in the December quarter 2025 and 3.4 per cent over the year to December 2025, with public sector pay growing faster than private…
◆ ASX 200 – Weekly Close
The ASX 200 closed out the week at 8,917.60. +2.40% for the week, +1.41% above 6 month average and +2.17% YTD since Jan 1.
First Home Buyer Loans Rise 6.8%
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 years.
Household Spending Down 0.4% in December
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.
NATIONAL
Census 2026 Recruitment Opens for 2,700+ Field Managers Nationwide
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has officially launched recruitment for more than 2,700 Field Managers across Australia, marking the first major operational milestone for the 2026 Census.
Nine Entertainment sells radio network to Arthur Loundy
Nine Entertainment has agreed to sell its radio assets to Arthur Loundy’s family office in a A$56 million deal, marking a major shift in Australia’s media ownership landscape.
Personal Information Accessed in Victorian State Schools
The personal information of thousands of Victorian students has been exposed in a targeted cyber attack on public schools.
Politics
Kevin Rudd will end his tenure as Australia’s ambassador to the United States a year early to take up a role in international policy and research.
WORLD
Board of Peace
United States President Donald Trump is asking countries to pay $A1.5 billion for a permanent spot on his so-called “Board of Peace”. Originally conceived as a board to oversee the rebuilding of Gaza, the proposed international body is seemingly expanding…
Japan will head for a snap election
Japan’s Prime Minister has announced plans to dissolve the parliament and trigger a snap election in less than three weeks. Sanae Takaichi is hoping to capitalise on her surging public opinion ratings.
One dead, at least 15 injured after passenger train derails near Barcelona
A containment wall has fallen onto a train track near the Spanish city of Barcelona, derailing a commuter train.
Samoa’s prime minister proposes ban on non-Christian faiths
The country’s prime minister has thrown the future of its religious minorities into doubt after flagging potential restrictions on non-Christian faiths last month.
SPORT
Scotty James claims silver in Men’s Snowboard Halfpipe
Australian snowboarder Scotty James secured the silver medal in the men’s snowboard halfpipe final at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics in Livigno, with Japan’s Yūto Totsuka taking gold and Ryusei Yamada bronze.
Cooper Woods wins gold in Men’s Moguls
On the final run in the men’s final for Moguls, Cooper Woods has laid down the run of a lifetime to finish first on the podium winning the first gold medal in Australia’s Olympic campaign at Milano Cortina 2026.
Flag Bearers announced for the Winter Olympics
Jakara Anthony and Matt Graham have been named as Australia’s flag bearers for the opening ceremony of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. Both are veteran moguls skiers — Anthony is the defending Olympic champion in women’s moguls, and Graham is a silver…
De Minaur Campaign Ends in Quarterfinal Loss to Alcaraz
World Number 1 Carlos Alcaraz has ended Alex de Minaur’s hopes for a home title, defeating the Australian in straight sets to reach the semifinals.