Treasurer Chalmers rejects opposition spending plan, citing surpluses and rejecting GST hike.

A Feb. 10, 2026, fire in Thornton, Australia, destroyed stock and led to a cash register theft, with police investigating a possible arson and seeking public help.

Over 11,400 new apprentices joined Australia’s construction program, backed by incentives, to help meet housing goals by 2029.

New Zealand wastes $60M annually in recoverable gold from e-waste due to lack of recycling, despite laws and environmental risks.

India redirects steel exports to Asia and Middle East, bypassing EU carbon tax, while securing coking coal globally.

Severe storms in Australia and New Zealand caused $1.3 billion in Suncorp insurance payouts, exceeding expectations by $453 million.

A Melbourne man faces trial for allegedly raping a grandmother over 40 years ago, with court proceedings based on decades-old evidence.

HUB24's net profit surged 70% in FY2026, driven by record platform inflows and rising superannuation switching, leading to a higher dividend and share surge.

Swiss Re to buy QBE’s global trade credit and surety business, excluding France, pending approval.

A Sydney man was charged with terrorism offences after extremist material was found on a phone during a 2025 traffic stop, under a new federal law.