Download IPFS The 2025 Darwin Festival, the largest in its 46-year history, is set to boost the Northern Territory’s economy and cultural profile, driven by the Country Liberal Party (CLP) government’s focus on regional vibrancy. The Darwin Festival, running from August 7 to 24, 2025, is poised to deliver an[Read More…]

Download IPFS Australia’s 10-year government bond yield hit 4.25% after a sharp inflation spike prompted markets to rethink the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) monetary policy. Australia’s 10-year government bond yield climbed to approximately 4.25% on August 4, 2025, recovering from a four-week low, as a surge in inflation data[Read More…]

Download IPFS Energy expert Nick Cater criticizes the Albanese government’s net zero emissions policy, claiming its reliance on wind and solar energy is driving continuous power price spikes and wasting taxpayer funds. Energy expert Nick Cater has delivered a scathing critique of the Albanese government’s pursuit of net zero emissions[Read More…]

Download IPFS Queensland cattle producers are reaping profits as cow prices hit 440 cents per kilogram in some saleyards, driven by a “calf or carcase” policy and robust demand from southern processors. Queensland cattle producers are capitalizing on a booming market, with cow prices reaching 440 cents per kilogram (c/kg)[Read More…]

Download IPFS Australian dairy farmers are urged to capitalize on rising global demand for their products, with exports to Asia and beyond driving profitability in 2025. Australian dairy farmers are being encouraged to ramp up exports to meet surging global demand, particularly in Asia, where markets like China, Japan, and[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) is pressing the Australian Labor Party (ALP) government for $25 billion in new taxes, including negative gearing reforms, undermining Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ productivity agenda. The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU), representing 1.8 million workers, has called for sweeping tax reforms[Read More…]

Download IPFS Australia’s $10 billion illegal tobacco trade, fueled by high taxes, is devastating legitimate retailers and funding organized crime, with half of all cigarettes sold evading excise. Australia’s illegal tobacco market has ballooned into a $10 billion industry, comprising nearly half of all cigarettes sold to the nation’s 2.7[Read More…]

Download IPFS Shadow Energy Minister Dan Tehan emphasizes gas as a vital part of Australia’s energy future as the Coalition’s net zero review, expected to take up to a year, assesses economic costs and energy reliability. Shadow Energy and Emissions Reduction Minister Dan Tehan has underscored the critical role of[Read More…]

Download IPFS Electric vehicle (EV) batteries could power homes or support the grid, but some carmakers restrict access to this technology, citing warranty concerns. Electric vehicle (EV) batteries hold enough energy to power homes for days or even stabilize the electricity grid, yet major car brands like Tesla impose restrictions[Read More…]

Download IPFS Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Julie Collins’ visit to Jakarta on July 31, 2025, secured a $100 million meatmeal trade deal and strengthened biosecurity ties with Indonesia, boosting Australia’s $5.5 billion agricultural export market. On July 31, 2025, Australia’s Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Julie Collins,[Read More…]