A day after Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd ordered for the push of the country's health care reform program, opinion polls quickly showed public approval towards his administration gained momentum after a two-year low.
Facing legal actions from Australia, Japan on Thursday agreed to reduce the number of its whaling quota for its annual research hunt on condition it is allowed to resume commercial whaling along its coasts.
The Australian government has not lifted its travel advisory on India, but instead issued fresh warnings to Australian travelers to avoid shopping areas and markets in some cities, including the Indian capital of New Delhi.
Government maritime authorities on Tuesday intercepted a small boat carrying alleged asylum seekers off Western Australia, it was reported.
Iron ore miner BHP Billiton disclosed today it will cooperate with US officials in an investigation on corruption with government officials.
The National Bank Australia is doing what it can to secure its place in the acquisition of AXA Asia Pacific with a $13 billion target bid.
The Reserve Bank of Australia has hinted another interest rate increase on May.
The Australian Industry Group today reiterated its support for the sale of QR National and must be operated as a private entity to contribute to the increased competitiveness in the economy.
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission yesterday proposed a regulation to protect retail investors from using complex and risky financial systems, costly management fee structures and company disputes.
Hong Kong-based Noble Group on Monday night pulled the plug on its fight for Macarthur Coal.
The National Australia Bank last night was surprised by the competition regulator's decision to chunk its $13.3 billion acquisition of AXA Asia Pacific, draining the bank's chances of dominating the nation's fast growing retirement savings market.
