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Chris Hemsworth to Star in Netflix's 'Extraction 3' Filming in New South Wales

Chris Hemsworth to Star in Netflix's 'Extraction 3' Filming in New South Wales

Chris Hemsworth to Star in Netflix's 'Extraction 3' Filming in New South Wales

IMF says Australia may need further interest rate rises to tame inflation

IMF says Australia may need further interest rate rises to tame inflation

SYDNEY, Sept 17 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday that Australia's central bank may need to raise interest rates further, with inflation expected to remain elevated this year before gradually cooling into the central bank's target band.

Australia considers banning the use of smart glasses in government buildings

Australia considers banning the use of smart glasses in government buildings

By Christine Chen SYDNEY, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Australia is considering barring the use of camera-equipped smart glasses in government workplaces due to privacy and security concerns, in what it said could be the first ban of its kind.

Factbox-From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access

Factbox-From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access

Sept 17 (Reuters) - Countries across the globe are pushing to curb minors' use of social media platforms including TikTok, Alphabet's YouTube and Meta's Instagram and Facebook, amid mounting concerns over the impact of social media on children's health and safety.

Australia to bar foreign students from bringing partners, children while they study

Australia to bar foreign students from bringing partners, children while they study

SYDNEY, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Australia will stop foreign students from bringing their partners and children to accompany them while they study and tighten rules for temporary migrants to switch visas, media reported on Thursday, ahead of a minister's speech on immigration changes.

Legacy Minerals to Update NiCo Young Project Resource Estimate, Including Scandium for First Time

Legacy Minerals to Update NiCo Young Project Resource Estimate, Including Scandium for First Time

Legacy Minerals to Update NiCo Young Project Resource Estimate, Including Scandium for First Time

Australia's central bank chief warns inflation risks materialising

Australia's central bank chief warns inflation risks materialising

By Peter Hobson and Stella Qiu CANBERRA/SYDNEY, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Australia's top central banker said on Friday some of the upside risks to inflation flagged by policymakers appeared to be materialising, with the Middle East conflict and the AI boom putting upward pressure on prices.

Sydney housing slump creates pandemic-sized hole in state tax take

Sydney housing slump creates pandemic-sized hole in state tax take

By Stella Qiu SYDNEY, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The Australian state of New South Wales, home to one of the world's most expensive housing markets in Sydney, saw tax revenue from home sales dive more than 20% in August, the lowest monthly intake since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

Veteran Actress Sheila Kennelly Dies at 88, Tributes Pour In for Soap Opera Star

Veteran Actress Sheila Kennelly Dies at 88, Tributes Pour In for Soap Opera Star

Veteran Actress Sheila Kennelly Dies at 88, Tributes Pour In for Soap Opera Star

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

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.