Today’s national news includes Australia’s population growing by 660,000 last year, Australia’s iron ore wasting away at Chinese ports, Australia supporting the US testing of hypersonic missiles, and Menzies Research Centre saying big tech companies seem to have “no allegiance” to Australia.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for March 27
Today’s national news includes petrol prices going down ahead of Easter, Labor seen to win in the Dunstan by-election, a minimum wage increase recommended in line with inflation, and a worsening housing crisis that could threaten the economy.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for March 25
Today’s national news includes Peter Dutton in deadlock with state Liberal leaders over federal Coalition’s nuclear plan, Australia fortifying F-35 fleet capabilities, Tim Wilson winning Liberal preselection in Goldstein, and Qantas being the worst performing airline.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for March 20
Today’s national news includes 2024 Australia-UK ministerial consultations starting, the Reserve Bank of Australia holding policy rates at 4.35 per cent, power prices planned to go down in July, and Grainne Brunsdon being appointed as the new Screen Australia COO.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for March 19
Today’s national news includes Australia unfreezing UNRWA funding, Interest rates remaining steady amid an economic slowdown, NSW banning offshore oil and gas in its coastal waters, and Easter travellers being warned of Murray Valley encephalitis.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for March 15
Today’s national news includes China’s top diplomat visiting Australia, the Labor government wanting to ‘shut down’ nuclear debate, electricity prices ‘need to go down’ in Australia, and Prime Minister Albanese said he has no plan to copy a move by US legislators to ban TikTok.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for March 13
Today’s national news includes Australia urging Israel to change course in Gaza to keep international support, Australia providing $42 million to ASEAN countries for maritime security in the South China Sea, business conditions improving in February, and AirAsia Malaysia flying to Perth.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for March 12
Today’s national news includes Australia being pressured to resume Gaza aid funding, the new Tuvalu PM having first talks with PM Albanese, wine oversupply threatening industry and growers, and a severe heatwave continuing in Victoria and South Australia.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for March 8
Today’s national news includes Australia and Vietnam strengthening bilateral relations; economy decelerating, underscoring case for rate cuts; ASIC penalising ASX, issuing infringement notice; and Virgin Australia planning to allow pets on board planes.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for March 5
Today’s national news includes Australians waiting for the RBA decision on the interest rate, Australia and Indonesia teaming up for battery supply chains, PM Albanese launching a $2 billion fund to boost trade with Asia, and Western Sydney International Airport operating a digitised aerodrome.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for March 4
Today’s national news includes Turkish Airlines debuts in Australia, the Philippine President visits Australia to strengthen ties, WA becomes the first state to ban non-compostable takeaway coffee cups, and Australia approves a record low number of student visas.
Trip around the Nation: Free to Read National News for February 28
Today’s national news includes Australia wanting China to lift trade sanctions, Shadow Immigration Minister hitting back at PM Albanese, Cubitt’s Granny Flats and Home Extensions entering voluntary administration, and Virgin Voyages cancelling its Australian program due to tensions in the Red Sea.

