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Tropical Low 29U developing in Coral Sea; moderate chance of cyclone formation
The Bureau of Meteorology has confirmed Tropical Low 29U in the northern Coral Sea and issued an active Tropical Cyclone Watch for parts of the North Tropical Coast (Cooktown to Lucinda), noting there is a moderate chance the system could develop into a tropical…
DFAT issues “Do Not Travel” advisory for multiple Middle Eastern destinations
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has updated its travel advice advising Australians to “Do Not Travel” to several Middle Eastern countries — including Israel, Lebanon, Iran, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates — due to a volatile and…
◆ ASX 200 – Weekly Close
The ASX 200 closed the week up +1.29%, lifting YTD gains since Jan 1 to +5.39%, at 9,198.60 it is currently trading +4.53% above its six-month end of week rolling average.
SailGP – KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix
Podium 1 United States 2 Emirates Great Britain 3 Spain Season 1 Emirates Great Britain – 29 2 Australia (BONDS Flying Roos) – 25 3 United States – 20 4 Spain 5 Italy 6 Denmark 7 Canada 8 Germany…
United Kingdom updates ETA entry rules for dual Australian–British/Irish citizens
Effective 25 February 2026, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Smartraveller) advises that dual Australian–British or Australian–Irish citizens must present a British or Irish passport to board flights under the United Kingdom’s Electronic Travel…
Annual CPI inflation steady at 3.8% in January 2026
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.8% in the 12 months to January 2026, unchanged from the December 2025 reading, with Housing costs up 6.8% and Food and non‑alcoholic beverages up 3.1% as leading contributors to…
Australian Government commits $310 million to AUKUS submarine propulsion systems
The Albanese Government announced a $310 million payment for long-lead items from the United Kingdom to manufacture nuclear propulsion systems for Australia’s first two SSN-AUKUS submarines at Osborne, South Australia.
Commonwealth Bank Cuts 300 Jobs Amid $90m AI Workforce Investment
Commonwealth Bank of Australia has confirmed approximately 300 roles will be made redundant across its Australian operations while committing $90 million over three years to upskill staff and expand artificial intelligence capability. The bank says the job reductions…
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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
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.
Royal Commission Announced
Anthony Albanese has announced a Commonwealth Royal Commission into the Bondi Terror Attack.
Victorian Bushfires
State of Disaster declared for bushfire emergencies.
HEALTH
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SPORT
Big Bash League
Hobart Hurricanes 168/7 def Melbourne Stars 152/9
Big Bash League
Melbourne Stars defeated Adelaide Strikers at the MGC.
Lacrosse
Australia defeated the Philippines 13-3 to win the Gold Medal in the Asia-Pacific Men’s Lacrosse Championship.
Alpine
Jakara Anthony wins Gold, Matt Graham wins Silver at Val Saint-Come World Cup Moguls in Canada