Australia and the European Union have entered into a vast free trade pact, a groundbreaking step in global trade after 10 years of negotiations. The agreement will open up many opportunities for exporters and investors on both sides by removing tariffs on more than 90% of goods and services. The agreement eliminates impediments that previously … Read more
On Wednesday, Australia implemented major changes to its immigration system, seeking to reduce the wait time for thousands of applicants. Quicker Visa Approvals Start Today New processing schedules have been in place since March 25 for work, student, tourist and family visas. According to immigration authorities, the reforms will bring faster decision-making in all aspects … Read more
Tropical Cyclone Narelle has re-emerged off the coast of Western Australia and is increasing in intensity, with an immediate warning being issued to coastal residents in the Kimberley area. The system that was downgraded to a tropical low a few days ago is currently moving south-west and may intensify into a category four storm within … Read more
The latest annual reef health survey, which was published on March 25, 2026, recorded the greatest coral cover in nearly 40 years in the Great Barrier Reef of Australia. The Australian Institute of Marine Science verified that the average cover of hard coral throughout the 2,300-kilometre ecosystem is now 38.5 per cent, the highest in … Read more
Australia has recorded a 0.25% decrease in the official cash rate, which is now 3.85%. Published on March 25, 2026, the decision was made after inflation had moderated over time and aims to alleviate financial strain on households and encourage broader economic activity. Homeowners with variable mortgage rates will see their monthly repayments reduced by … Read more
Australia is in dire need of fuel, and hundreds of service stations in New South Wales (and in other states) are now running dry with empty bowsers. By March 25, 2026, the average price of diesel will exceed $3 per litre in all but one capital city, Darwin, and will be a historical maximum, putting … Read more
Melbourne is having a moment and it shows no sign of slowing down. In 2026, Australia’s second-largest city is drawing global attention for its thriving arts scene, landmark infrastructure investments, and a food culture that routinely tops international rankings. With a population now exceeding five million, Melbourne is growing faster than ever while working hard … Read more
Wellness is sweeping Melbourne more than ever before, with free outdoor yoga sessions drawing their highest-ever Sunday morning attendance. Over 4 500 individuals unfurled their mats at Birrarung Marr, Albert Park, and the Southbank promenade on sunny, 18-degree autumn skies, inhaling fresh air and stretching at the sight of the Yarra River and cityscape. Hour-long … Read more
Today, Melbourne’s commercial property market is performing well, with investors flocking to the CBD. Forefront agents report an influx of office-tower enquiries along Collins and Bourke Streets, with vacancies on the first floor at their lowest in years, at less than 12%. The high-profile Collins Street listing of up to $140 million has already received … Read more
Today, Melbourne is celebrating the iconic laneways as the Street Food Festival 2026 is launched in a colourful way, ensuring that thousands of hungry people visit such streets of the city as Degraves Street, Hardware Lane and Centre Place. With clear autumn skies and a pleasant 19-degree wind, more than 60 pop-up stalls are selling … Read more