Australian biotech firm CSL posts annual profit rise on blood plasma business strength

(Reuters) -Australian biopharmaceutical company CSL reported a 14% rise in annual earnings on Tuesday, driven by strong performance at its blood plasma business CSL Behring, and announced a A$750 million buyback in fiscal year 2026. CSL’s Behring...

Australia: Victoria updated Transmission Plan adds new REZ, 200,000 hectares

In May 2025, the government of Victoria introduced the first draft of the guideline with seven renewable energy zones (REZ) for the state to help achieve its target of 2.7GW of utility-scale solar PV generation by 2040. However, the latest version...

Queensland Law Society lauds 2025 Excellence in Law awardees

Access to Justice Award: Amber Buckland, senior executive director at Legal Aid Queensland, and Nadia Bromley, chief executive officer at Women’s Legal Service Queensland Agnes McWhinney Award: Pippa Colman, director at Pippa Colman Family Law and...

Australian 'can't get over' major difference with UK McDonald's restaurants

A woman who moved from Australia to the UK revealed what shocked her friends when they visited. Amie Elizabeth, a content creator who posts on TikTok as @Amieelizabeth95, shared the eye-opening revelation in a recent video. Originally from...

Australian biopharma firm CSL posts 14% rise in annual profit

(Reuters) -Australian biopharmaceutical company CSL reported 14% rise in annual earnings on Tuesday, driven by strong performance at its blood plasma business CSL Behring. The world’s second-largest producer of flu vaccines reported net profit...

Australian Soon-To-Be Property Billionaire Jamie Mcintyre Eyes Bold Expansion In Indonesia With Planned Mini-Cities

(MENAFN- GetNews) Australian soon-to-be property billionaire and independent media journalist Jamie McIntyre, founder of Australi an National Review , has spent the past three years living in Indonesia, where he has rapidly built a significant...

Victoria opens consultation on laws for right to work from home

Consider what types and sizes of businesses the planned legislation will cover, how to define remote work, and who can do it Help the proposed laws reflect the practical experience of working from home Ensure that the rules are appropriate The...

Tasmania wins 'powerful' sports franchise licence, urge for Northern upgrades

Kayla Steindl, assistant general manager of Tasmania's WNBL team, Shoshanna Wall, chief community engagement officer at St Lukes, with members of the Launceston basketball community. Picture by Steve Bell

Australian Survivor Announces David Genat as New Host

After fans were left wanting more information, the identity of Australian Survivor's new host has been confirmed. Not long after Survivor fans were disappointed by a different announcement, the franchise's viewers are bound to have a big reaction...

Australia’s most productive workers? We’re not even measuring them

As the Treasury kicks off its economic reform roundtable today, the national focus is sharply on productivity; how to grow the economy, boost wages, and lift living standards in a post‑pandemic world. But one of the country’s most productive...

Australia vs South Africa: Brevis To Make ODI Debut? Bavuma Remains 'Excited'

Australia’s Opthea announces 80% headcount reduction, management overhaul

Australian team announced for the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in Dubai

A six-strong Australian team will head to Dubai in October for the 2025 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship, trying to win the country’s third individual title in four years. The 2025 championship will be played on Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis...

Victoria Verstappen reacts as Max Verstappen shares pictures riding a surfboard

Max Verstappen and all the other F1 drivers are away from motorsports for the next couple of weeks as the summer break is in full swing. The four-time F1 champion uploaded images of himself riding an electric surfboard on Instagram. His sister...

‘Explain’: Ley’s demand after Israel clash

Sussan Ley says Australia’s “deteriorating” relationship with Israel is “something all Australians should be very sad about”. The comments came after Israel cancelled visas for Australian representatives to the Palestinian Authority overnight. It...

Tasmania’s integrity chief strikes back at criticisms borne from political ignorance

Greg Melick has used his farewell address to defend the Integrity Commission’s work in strengthening public sector integrity education. Outgoing integrity commissioner Greg Melick. (AAP Image/Joel Carrett) Greg Melick has used his parting message...

The Trailer for 'Top End Bub' Steps Back Into the World of Northern Territory-Set Rom-Com 'Top End Wedding'

Meet Australia's next homegrown franchise: after 2019 film Top End Wedding proved a huge hit, striking a chord with lovers of big-screen rom-coms, Aussie fare, Miranda Tapsell (The Surfer) and seeing the Northern Territory splashed across cinemas,...

Australia grants asylum to Hong Kong activist

Australia has granted asylum to Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Ted Hui in a landmark decision that signals Canberra’s unwavering commitment to protecting political refugees despite mounting pressure from Beijing to improve bilateral relations....

Phar Lap’s heart back on display at the National Museum of Australia

Phar Lap’s heart – all 6.35 kg of it. Photo: National Museum of Australia. The enormous heart of Australia’s most famous racehorse is back on display at the National Museum of Australia after a two-year absence. If Phar Lap didn’t make history for...

Australian-first partnership finds import path for South American beef genetics

Mr Lill said these new genetics would be shared with more Australian herds, with four heifers, carrying confirmed Lego offspring, to be offered at two upcoming Braford sales in Queensland - the New Dimension Braford Sale at Bell, Qld, on August...