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Published on 09:01 GMT

Australia must address ‘chronic supply shortage’ for housing market

REA Group Senior Economist Eleanor Creagh discusses Australia’s housing market and the shortage of new developments. Ms Creagh told Sky News Business Editor Ross Greenwood that there must be “more” housing supply to reach the country’s targets. “I guess …

Source: The Geelong Advertiser - Center-right
Published on 09:36 GMT

Air Niugini sends second batch of Pilot Cadets for Training in Australia

Air Niugini has dispatched its second group of aspiring pilots under the National Pilot Cadet Program. The cohort of four young Papua New Guineans, including one female cadet, departed Port Moresby on Saturday, May 10th, embarking on an 18-month intensive …

Source: Papua New Guinea Post Courier - Neutral
Published on 05:45 GMT

Australia's worst fears confirmed as latest Trump executive order sends shockwaves around the world - here's how it ...

The price of medicines in Australia could rise after Donald Trump's announcement that he will sign an executive order aimed at slashing drug prices in the United States. Trump says he will sign the order at 9am on Monday (local time) from the White …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on 05:43 GMT

Beyond the percentage: Australia’s defence debate needs a smarter metric

The global strategic landscape is undeniably shifting. Great power competition is reasserting itself, technological disruption is accelerating, and the familiar certainties of decades past are eroding. For a trading nation such as Australia, deeply …

Source: The Strategist - Neutral
Published on 15:18 GMT

Why are Israel and Australia participating in Eurovision?

Source: Evening Standard - Center-right
Published on 06:16 GMT

Monique Ryan holds Kooyong as other independents face mixed results across Australia

Independent MP Monique Ryan has shut the door on a Liberal comeback in Kooyong after a tight race with Coalition challenger Amelia Hamer. The ABC’s election analyst, Antony Green projects that Ryan will retain the inner-Melbourne seat with a current lead …

Source: Seven News - Indeterminate
Published on 06:23 GMT

Australia’s PM Keeps Chalmers, Wong in Roles in Second Term

Albanese, unveiling his ministers on Monday, kept his core economic and diplomatic team intact from his first term, with Finance Minister Katy Gallagher and Trade Minister Don Farrell retaining their roles as key supports to Chalmers and Wong. Richard …

Source: Financial Post - Center-right
Published on 11:19 GMT

From Series Win In Australia To Fiery Display At Lord's Against England: Greatest Moments From Virat Kohli's Test Career

Double Century Spree (2016–2017) In just over a year, Kohli racked up four double centuries—against West Indies, New Zealand, England, and Bangladesh—becoming the first Indian to achieve this feat in four consecutive series. Image: X

Source: Free Press Journal - Neutral
Published on 06:33 GMT

Australia deploys warship in sanctions enforcement mission against North Korea

Source: The West Australian - Center-right
Published on 09:29 GMT

Should Marcus Harris be included in Australia's WTC final squad? "

Despite his phenomenal performance, Harris isn't banking on a place in the World Test final lineup. Two years ago, he was included in the 15-player squad for the previous final against India but missed out to David Warner. Ironically, this season, …

Source: NewsBytes - Indeterminate