The Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2026 is in town, making Melbourne buzz with laughter this evening on Wednesday, April 8. The largest comedy festival ever held in the city has already seen the largest crowds ever since the launch of the festival last month, and the line-up is full to the brim this evening with … Read more
The much-anticipated Hawker 88 Night Market will be unleashing a culinary delight to Melbourne residents with the official launch of the festival at the Queen Victoria Market on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The famous fall festival reinvents the old open-air sheds as a busy Asian street-food marketplace every Wednesday night from 5 pm to 10 … Read more
Australian Fashion Week has also confirmed a significant change of venue in 2026, finally leaving its traditional location for the iconic Sydney venue. The event will have a new look that will unquestionably unlock new prospects for the emerging fashion talents in the country. Switched Venue Sparks Industry Scatter Today, organisers announced that Australian Fashion … Read more
Australia’s east coast is preparing to deal with dangerous weather conditions as an extreme set of ocean swells and a sudden burst of cold weather washes over New South Wales and Queensland today. The government has also issued severe weather alerts, urging people and beachgoers to avoid the coastline and be prepared to have their … Read more
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