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South Australia Experiences Investment Boom Driven by Defense Projects and Mining, Despite Approval Delays

South Australia Experiences Investment Boom Driven by Defense Projects and Mining, Despite Approval Delays

South Australia Experiences Investment Boom Driven by Defense Projects and Mining, Despite Approval Delays
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Dollar inches higher as 10-year Treasury yield climbs to highest since 2007

Dollar inches higher as 10-year Treasury yield climbs to highest since 2007

By Jiaxing Li HONG KONG, Sept 15 (Reuters) - The dollar strengthened towards a two-week high on Tuesday, as surging oil prices pushed Treasury yields to fresh peaks since 2007, and cemented expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike this week.
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AAT Kings Integrates 'Make Travel Matter' Experiences into 95% of Tours, Emphasizing Cultural and Conservation Engagement

AAT Kings Integrates 'Make Travel Matter' Experiences into 95% of Tours, Emphasizing Cultural and Conservation Engagement

AAT Kings Integrates 'Make Travel Matter' Experiences into 95% of Tours, Emphasizing Cultural and Conservation Engagement
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Dollar ticks up as oil prices climb, Fed rate hike chances firm

Dollar ticks up as oil prices climb, Fed rate hike chances firm

By Shashwat Chauhan and Jiaxing Li Sept 15 (Reuters) - The euro was pinned at one-month lows against a broadly strengthening dollar on Tuesday, as surging oil prices lifted Treasury yields and reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates this week.
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Canada Became the Largest F/A-18 Hornet Operator Outside the United States

Canada Became the Largest F/A-18 Hornet Operator Outside the United States

The McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet, while a cornerstone of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aviation, also achieved significant international success, b...
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Factbox-Private equity, foreign investors fuel Aussie M&A activity in 2026

Factbox-Private equity, foreign investors fuel Aussie M&A activity in 2026

Sept 16 (Reuters) - Australian companies have attracted a wave of takeover interest from private equity firms and overseas investors so far in 2026, although only a limited number of those approaches have advanced beyond the preliminary stages.
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Announces New Funding for Crisis Housing

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Announces New Funding for Crisis Housing

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's government is allocating $300 million in new grant funding for crisis and transitional housing in Australia. This initiative, announced by Minister for Housing and Homelessness Clare O’Neil, Minister for Social Services Tanya Plibersek, and leaders from the crisis housing sector, aims to deliver 500 additional homes and support 19,000 vulnerable Australians. The funding is part of the Housing Australia Future Fund and will convert concessional loans into grants, providing greater certainty and flexibility for providers to undertake new projects. This investment is in addition to existing projects and is expected to support over 50,000 women and children escaping domestic violence, and young people at risk of or experiencing homelessness. The government states that this action addresses a housing crisis that has been developing for 40 years, with a particular focus on the lack of crisis housing.
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Anthropic signs first Australia data centre agreement

Anthropic signs first Australia data centre agreement

SYDNEY, Sept 16 (Reuters) - AI giant Anthropic signed its first data centre lease agreement in Australia, two people familiar with the deal said, capitalising on a favourable political environment and abundant renewable resources to secure capacity at what would be one of the world's largest
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Prime Minister Albanese Defends Late Mother Against Public Housing Criticism

Prime Minister Albanese Defends Late Mother Against Public Housing Criticism

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has publicly defended his deceased mother, Maryanne Albanese, following critical remarks made by Pauline Hanson regarding her long-term residence in public housing. Hanson had dismissed references to public housing as 'pathetic' and suggested that such housing should be temporary assistance exclusively for working individuals. In response, Prime Minister Albanese expressed his pride in his background, stating he was 'proud to be a houso,' and highlighted his mother's compassionate, generous, and kind character. He emphasized that his mother, who suffered from severe rheumatoid arthritis and relied on a disability pension, never complained or denigrated others. Prime Minister Albanese also conveyed his shock at Hanson's comments directed at his mother, who passed away over two decades ago. Trade Minister Don Farrell has since called for Hanson to issue an apology for her remarks.
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Discusses King Charles's Affection for Australians

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Discusses King Charles's Affection for Australians

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recently spoke with King Charles via phone. During their conversation, which Albanese later shared on social media, King Charles expressed his strong admiration and affection for the Australian people. Prime Minister Albanese conveyed Australia's best wishes to King Charles and the Royal Family. This interaction highlights the ongoing relationship between Australia and the British monarchy, even as Australia continues to evolve its national identity. The Prime Minister's public statement underscores the positive nature of the discussion and the King's regard for the Commonwealth nation.
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Dollar ticks higher as oil prices climb, Fed rate hike chances firm

Dollar ticks higher as oil prices climb, Fed rate hike chances firm

By Shashwat Chauhan and Jiaxing Li Sept 15 (Reuters) - The euro was pinned at one-month lows against a broadly strengthening dollar on Tuesday, as surging oil prices lifted Treasury yields and reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates this week.
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Early Superannuation Withdrawals in Australia Lead to Long-Term Financial Strain

Early Superannuation Withdrawals in Australia Lead to Long-Term Financial Strain

Six years ago, Australia implemented an early superannuation release scheme during the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing citizens to withdraw funds from their retirement savings. The Morrison government initially anticipated 1.5 million people would withdraw around $27 billion. However, ATO data reveals that three million Australians collectively withdrew $37.8 billion, making it the second-largest stimulus measure of the lockdown era. According to the Reserve Bank of Australia, approximately 43 cents of every dollar withdrawn was spent within eight weeks, with most expenditures occurring in the first month. Financial adviser Sangram Rana highlighted that while the immediate relief was tangible for struggling families, the long-term cost remains largely invisible for decades. Economists are divided on the extent to which this $38 billion injection contributed to the subsequent inflation crisis, which peaked at 7.8% in late 2022. Public policy expert Dimity Pascoe suggests that injecting billions into a supply-co...