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Final Medal Tally Confirmed for 2026 Winter Olympics
The Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics has concluded with Australia finishing 14th on the official medal table securing a record final tally of six medals, including three gold, two silver, and one bronze. This result establishes Australia’s highest-ever…
◆ ASX 200 – Weekly Close
The ASX 200 closed the week up +1.84%, lifting YTD gains since Jan 1 to +4.05%, at 9,081.40 it is currently trading +3.30% above its six-month end of week rolling average.
DFAT updates Smartraveller Middle East travel advice citing unpredictable regional tensions
On 16 February 2026, Smartraveller updated its travel advice for countries in the Middle East, warning Australians that the security situation is unpredictable and that conflicts could lead to airspace closures, flight cancellations, demonstrations, and travel…
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
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◆ ASX 200 – Weekly Close
The ASX 200 closed the week at 8,708.80, down approximately 1.8% for the week.
Living Costs Surge for All Households in December Quarter
Annual living costs rose for every household type in the December 2025 quarter, with age pensioner households hit hardest (+4.2%) due to rising electricity and housing costs, while employee households saw the smallest increase (+2.3%) as mortgage interest charges fell…
RBA lifts official cash rate by 0.25% to 3.85%
The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%, marking the first rate hike of 2026 as inflationary pressures persist, according to the official RBA media release.
Australian retail turnover edges higher in December
Australian retail turnover rose 0.2% in December, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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