Australia
Rudd's challenge further weakens Gillard's authority
Rudd today resigned as foreign minister, during a visit to Washington, citing lack of support...
AustraliaAustralia's Labor government loses its majority
Andrew Wilkie, an independent member of parliament hitherto allied with the Labor government,...
AustraliaSanctions on Fiji will remain pending reform
Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd said today that Australia will not consider lifting targeted...
AustraliaWhaling support may be on the wane in Japan
Canberra is negotiating over the fate of three Australian activists held on a Japanese whaling...
AustraliaEuro-area crisis creates carry trade opportunity
The oldest form of carry trade -- maturity transformation by the banking system -- could play a...
InternationalAustralia set to pass watered-down resource tax
Official figures yesterday revealed third quarter GDP growth increased by 1%, faster than...
AustraliaAustralian interest rates are set to fall further
The RBA today cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.25%.
AustraliaAustralia's resource tax sets new benchmark
The controversial Minerals Resource Rent Tax Bill, which imposes a 30% tax on large coal and...
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