NEW YORK — The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed more than 280 points midday Thursday, pushing the blue-chip index above the 48,000 milestone for the first time as investors cheered a U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement that sent oil prices plunging and eased fears of prolonged disruption to global energy supplies.
Mike Clair
Apr 10, 2026
SYDNEY — Commonwealth Bank of Australia has rolled out a pioneering digital identity feature that lets new customers open an account in as little as one minute using only their e-passport, marking the first time an Australian bank has deployed near-field communication technology to read the encrypted chip in government-issued passports.
Tony Jackson
Apr 09, 2026
Foreign Minister Penny Wong insists that Israel's attacks on Lebanon should be included in the terms of the US-Iran ceasefire.
Bella Javier Liamzon
Apr 09, 2026
US President Donald Trump and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire that will see the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Bella Javier Liamzon
Apr 08, 2026
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Pope Leo have criticised US President Donald Trump over the threats he made against Iran.
Bella Javier Liamzon
Apr 08, 2026
Rep. John B. Larson has filed articles of impeachment that seeks to remove Donald Trump from office as President of the United States.
Bella Javier Liamzon
Apr 08, 2026
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that he will be flying to Singapore to meet with his counterpart, Lawrence Wong.
Bella Javier Liamzon
Apr 07, 2026
Energy Minister Chris Bowen has assured that Australia has been able to secure "well into May," while an expert calls for Australia to be more self-sufficient.
Bella Javier Liamzon
Apr 06, 2026
The Easter long weekend is about to end, and here's a quick guide on which supermarkets, stores, and shopping centres will reopen on Easter Monday.
Bella Javier Liamzon
Apr 06, 2026
Iran has granted another country safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz as the conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States continue.
Bella Javier Liamzon
Apr 04, 2026
Believe it or not, even the cost of fish and chips are also set to go up due to the ongoing fuel crisis.
Bella Javier Liamzon
Apr 03, 2026
Australians are being reminded once again to stop panic buying as more and more service stations run out of fuel.
Bella Javier Liamzon
Apr 03, 2026
SYDNEY — Sydneysiders and visitors can look forward to a mix of family fun, outdoor adventures and selective shopping during the Easter long weekend 2026, which runs from Good Friday, April 3, to Easter Monday, April 6.
Tony Jackson
Apr 03, 2026
In a rather unusual move, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will address the nation regarding the government's response to the Iran war.
Bella Javier Liamzon
Apr 01, 2026
Nearly 25,000 cases of flu have been recorded at the end of March 2026, and Aussies are now being encouraged to get their shots.
Bella Javier Liamzon
Mar 31, 2026
The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced that surcharges for debit, prepaid, and credit cards and card networks will be scrapped.
Bella Javier Liamzon
Mar 31, 2026
Spanish officials have announced that Spain's airspace has been closed off to planes from the United States involved in the war.
Bella Javier Liamzon
Mar 31, 2026
Easter isn't looking very merry for 2026 as many have cancelled their trips due to the fuel crisis, and it also looks like rain is on the way.
Bella Javier Liamzon
Mar 30, 2026
Victoria will be providing free public transport for one month, while Tasmania will be offering it until July.
Bella Javier Liamzon
Mar 30, 2026
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that fuel excised will be halved for three months in response to the oil crisis.
Bella Javier Liamzon
Mar 30, 2026
Some petrol stations in New South Wales have imposed caps on fuel purchases amid the ongoing fuel crisis that has affected supply.
Bella Javier Liamzon
Mar 27, 2026
Anthony Albanese is emphasizing yet again that he received no formal request from the US to help with the Middle East conflict.
Bella Javier Liamzon
Mar 27, 2026
A representative for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry emphasized that their upcoming trip to Australia is privately funded.
Bella Javier Liamzon
Mar 26, 2026
Iranians with valid visitor visas are now temporarily barred from entering Australia for six months.
Bella Javier Liamzon
Mar 26, 2026
Tehran has informed the United Nations that "non-hostile vessels" can transit the Strait of Hormuz provided they abide by one condition.
Bella Javier Liamzon
Mar 25, 2026
Proposed legislation in Queensland looks to ban children under the age of 16 from riding e-bikes and e-scooters.
Bella Javier Liamzon
Mar 24, 2026
Public transport fare reduction and work-from-home mandates are unlikely to be passed even as more service stations run out of diesel.
Bella Javier Liamzon
Mar 23, 2026
SYDNEY — Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA), the nation's largest lender by market capitalization, closed lower Friday amid elevated trading activity and ongoing volatility in the financial sector, finishing at A$175.64, down A$1.72 or 0.97% from Thursday's close of A$177.36.
Mike Clair
Mar 21, 2026
CANBERRA, Australia — The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) continues to roll out detailed guidance and compliance reminders in March 2026, focusing on international tax reforms, upcoming superannuation changes and key lodgment deadlines for businesses and individuals.
Mike Clair
Mar 20, 2026
WASHINGTON — The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to 6.22% for the week ending March 19, 2026, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey released Thursday.
Daniel Lee
Mar 20, 2026
