Australia


Australian central bank’s policy optimism tested by lockdowns

SYDNEY, (Reuters) – Australia’s central bank was counting on the economy to keep surprising with

Australia’s Afterpay to launch banking app in October

(Reuters) – Afterpay Ltd (APT.AX) will launch its banking app in October to widen its

Australia’s Victoria awaits lockdown call as COVID-19 cases ease

SYDNEY, (Reuters) – Australia’s Victoria state reported a slight easing in locally acquired cases of

Australian insurers asked to review risk frameworks as pandemic-related claims surge

(Reuters) – Australia’s prudential regulator on Monday directed general insurers to review their risk management

Australia to extend COVID-19 lockdown in Victoria amid Delta outbreak

SYDNEY, (Reuters) – Australian authorities on Monday said Victoria state will extend a COVID-19 lockdown

Australia to deport commentator Hopkins for quarantine boast

CANBERRA, (AP) — Far-right British commentator Katie Hopkins will be deported from Australia after she

Local COVID-19 cases in Australia’s Victoria fall for third straight day

SYDNEY, (Reuters) – Australia’s Victoria state on Monday said locally acquired cases of COVID-19 slightly

Australian PM Morrison’s approval rating slumps on slow vaccine rollout

SYDNEY, (Reuters) – Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s approval ratings fell to the lowest level

Australia to deport Britain’s Katie Hopkins after quarantine breach

CANBERRA, (Reuters) – Australia will deport controversial British commentator Katie Hopkins after she admitted breaching

Australia investigates Britain’s Katie Hopkins over quarantine video

(Reuters) – The Australian government has ordered an immigration investigation into controversial British commentator Katie