Tag: #australia

Australia’s new merger regime takes effect, forcing big deals into ACCC approval process

New merger laws now require many acquisitions to be cleared by the ACCC before closing, with tougher rules for serial buyers and supermarkets.

#australia, #mergers, #accc, #competitionlaw, #supermarkets

Cyclone Hayley batters WA’s Dampier Peninsula as Queensland monsoon floods isolate towns and kills one

Twin late-December disasters hit Australia: Cyclone Hayley damages remote WA communities while Queensland floods cut off towns and claim a life.

#australia, #cyclone, #flooding, #queensland, #westernau

Cyclone Hayley and Queensland Monsoon Floods Batter Remote Australia, Leaving Communities Isolated

A Category 3–4 cyclone hit WA’s Dampier Peninsula as Queensland’s monsoon dumped near a meter of rain, isolating towns, killing one and testing recovery systems.

#australia, #cyclone, #flooding, #queensland, #westernaustralia

Tragic Anti-Semitic Attack Mars Hanukkah Celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach

A Hanukkah event at Sydney's Bondi Beach turned tragic with a terrorist attack, leaving 12 dead and raising concerns about antisemitism in Australia.

#australia, #hanukkah, #antisemitism, #terroristattack

Australia Implements Social Media Age Restriction Law for Minors

Australia bans social media accounts for under 16s to protect minors from online harm. Critics cite privacy, effectiveness concerns.

#australia, #socialmedia, #onlinesafety, #legislation, #children

Creative Australia Reinstates Khaled Sabsabi for 2026 Venice Biennale After Review

Creative Australia reverses decision, reinstating Khaled Sabsabi as Australia's Venice Biennale artist following procedural review.

#art, #venicebiennale, #australia, #controversy

Rugby League Ashes Series Returns After 22-Year Hiatus

The Rugby League Ashes Series returns today as England challenges Australia after 22 years.

#rugby, #ashesseries, #england, #australia, #sports

U.S. and Australia Sign $8.5 Billion Critical Minerals Pact to Counter China's Dominance

U.S. and Australia strike $8.5 billion deal to bolster critical minerals supply, reducing reliance on China.

#us, #australia, #criticalminerals, #china, #supplychain

Australia Faces Record $40 Billion in Failed M&A Deals in 2025

Record $40 billion in Australian M&A deals collapse in 2025 due to tough regulations and valuation disputes.

#australia, #ma, #regulations, #economy, #investment

Australia Faces Record $40 Billion M&A Deal Failures Amid Tough Regulations

Australia sees a 15-year high in M&A deal failures, with $40 billion collapses due to regulatory challenges and valuation clashes.

#australia, #mergers, #regulations, #economy

Accenture Acquires CyberCX in $650 Million Cybersecurity Deal

Accenture to acquire Australian cybersecurity firm CyberCX for $650 million, boosting its Asia-Pacific capabilities.

#accenture, #cybersecurity, #acquisition, #australia, #cybercx

Australia Releases First National Climate Risk Assessment Highlighting Urgent Strategic Focus

Australia's first National Climate Risk Assessment details 56 risks, urging immediate action on heatwaves, sea-level rise, and ecosystem threats.

#australia, #climatechange, #environment, #ncra, #adaptation

Australia and Belgium Announce Plans to Recognize State of Palestine at UN

Australia and Belgium plan to recognize Palestine at the UN, signaling a major shift in Middle East diplomacy.

#diplomacy, #palestine, #australia, #belgium, #unitednations

Australia Conducts First Live-Fire HIMARS Test During Talisman Sabre 2025

Australia enhances defense with HIMARS test in Talisman Sabre 2025 amid regional security efforts.

#australia, #defense, #himars, #talisman sabre, #indo-pacific

Reserve Bank of Australia Stuns Markets, Holds Cash Rate Steady at 3.85%

RBA defies expectations by maintaining cash rate at 3.85% amid inflation concerns and global uncertainty.

#rba, #interestrates, #australia, #inflation