Today’s national news includes US Congress approving the sale of Aukus nuclear submarines to Australia, the US asking Australia to send warships to the Red Sea, Australia’s government expecting a much-improved budget bottom line this year, and a new migration strategy reducing to post-study work rights
Today’s national news includes Australia limiting immigration intake, Parliament releasing a food security report, Sigma Healthcare and Chemist Warehouse signing a merger deal, and Disney Cruise Line returning to Australia next year.
Today’s national news includes RBA seen to hold rates steady until February, Australia participates in Japan’s Exercise Yama Sakura, Australia’s Woodside Energy signs 20-year LNG deal with Mexico Pacific, and Director-General of National Intelligence Andrew Shearer reveals the development of a “top secret” intelligence cloud network.
Today’s national news includes Shareholders ending the Origin takeover bid, the Neo-Nazi movement could threaten national security, Food retailers facing inquiry into price gouging allegations, and Australia and France signed a military access agreement.
Today’s national news includes the Australian government proposing new laws to detain potentially dangerous migrants, Australia’s 7-11 chain sold for $1 billion, ICTSI to finish $235 million VICT terminal expansion this year, and Volkswagen Australia to launch a new line of e-vehicles.
Today’s national news includes Minister for Defense Industry Pat Conroy saying that AUKUS is a response to the arms race, not fuel for it; the majority of voters disapprove of PM Albanese’s performance; monthly retail sales dropping 0.2 per cent in October; and single-use vape imports to be banned starting 2024.
Today’s national news includes the government introducing new legislation giving monetary experts more responsibility in setting interest rates, Australia starting sea and air patrols in the South China Sea, a top bureaucrat fired by PM Albanese over an influence probe, and climate protesters arrested at Australian coal port.
Today’s national news includes Foreign Minister Penny Wong reaffirming the government’s commitment to ensuring appropriate security checks are in place for the Palestinians granted Australian visas, Australia’s inflation of 5.4 per cent is within the government’s control, Origin’s top investor junks Brookfield’s revised $10.6 B bid, and Batik Air Malaysia and AirAsia are increasing connectivity between Malaysia and Australia.
Today’s national news includes the Northern Territory crime rate at a 10-year high, Superannuation fund Rest will invest $1 billion into Australian-owned renewable energy investor and developer Quinbrook, Australian federal government releases 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy, and Aussie workers missing out on $131 billion in unpaid overtime.
Today’s national news includes the Federal Government to double funding for road infrastructure, Chinese military actions ‘unsafe and unprofessional’: Albanese, Optus’ CEO quits after a network outage, and Vertiia eVTOLs For Emergency Air Ambulance Operations.
Today’s national news includes the unemployment rate rising by up to 3.7 per cent, Australia’s first MQ-4C Triton taking flight, cyberattacks in Australia up 23 per cent, and a new Medicare Urgent Care Clinic opening in SA.
Today’s national news includes Peter Dutton seeking a national cabinet meeting, more funding for Indigenous-managed land and sea areas, ATO ramping up pressure on directors issuing more penalty notices and disclosure notices, and El Nino may bring on power outages.
