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The GDP growth beat expectations of a 1.2% rise from economists polled by Reuters, and also surpassed the 1.1% climb expected by the Reserve Bank of Australia. Growth was "modest" but broad-based, supported by exports from the country Last month, the RBA ...

Australia is, in many respects, remarkably cohesive. Australians report high levels of trust and national pride, express strong support for ethnic diversity, and supported each other through the pandemic — but beneath the surface lie inequalities that ...

Australia's beaches run the gamut from world-famous surf spots to flawless stretches of white sand to secluded coves, drawing families, couples, adventurers and solo travelers alike. From Sydney's Bondi Beach to Western Australia's Rottnest Island, you can ...

Trade minister says Australia has ‘robust, comprehensive and world-leading legislation addressing forced labour and modern slavery’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australia is among dozens of countries facing a 12.5% trade ...

People form the foundation of society, determining all manner of things from housing needs to economic wellbeing. And population characteristics can tell us much about how the inhabitants of a place have changed over time and where the population might be ...

Australia on Thursday relaxed slightly a proposed rule that would have forced energy exporters ​to reserve a fixed 20% of natural gas ‌for its East Coast market, instead requiring them to reserve up to a fifth of production.

The Australian government has caused thousands of people seeking asylum to suffer grave abuses under its offshore detention system, which began in September 2001.