Australia


Sydney COVID-19 lockdown to be extended for another week

SYDNEY, (Reuters) – A two-week COVID-19 lockdown in Australia’s largest city of Sydney will be

Australia’s Crown ‘crying out’ for transparency, new CEO tells inquiry

(Reuters) – The new chief executive of embattled Australian casino operator Crown Resorts Ltd (CWN.AX)

Australian high-street retailer Myer’s top investor raises stake, calls for overhaul

(Reuters) – Australia’s Premier Investments Ltd (PMV.AX) said on Tuesday it had increased stake in

Australia’s c.bank to taper bond buying, leaves rate at record lows

(Reuters) – Australia’s central bank left its cash rate at a record low of 0.1%

Sydney COVID lockdown call looms as new case numbers drop

SYDNEY, (Reuters) – The premier of Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) said on Tuesday she

Australia’s New South Wales reports 18 new local COVID-19 cases

SYDNEY, (Reuters) – New South Wales, Australia’s most populous state, reported 18 locally acquired cases

Sparse showing at Sydney’s beaches during COVID-19 lockdown

(Reuters) – As the sun rose over Sydney’s beaches on Monday halfway into a two-week

Australia’s labour market stays strong in face of COVID lockdowns

(Reuters) – Australian job advertisements extended their record-breaking run in June as demand for labour

Australia’s New South Wales warns next 2 days ‘critical’ as COVID-19 outbreak grows

SYDNEY, (Reuters) – Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) on Monday said the next two days

Sydney Airport gets $16.7 bln buyout bid from consortium; shares up 38%

SYDNEY, (Reuters) – Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (SYD.AX) said on Monday a consortium of