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Australian Government Approves ANZ's Acquisition of Suncorp Bank

Australian Government Approves ANZ's Acquisition of Suncorp Bank

The Australian government announced that it has approved the request of ANZ to acquire the banking business of Suncorp for $3.26 billion.


UPDATE: Julian Assange Returns to Australia a Free Man After Pleading Guilty in US Court

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is on his way back to Australia as a free man after he officially pleaded guilty to a US District Court in Saipan.

Julian Assange Walks Free After Pleading Guilty in Exchange of Not Being Extradited to US

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange was due to plead guilty this week for violating the United States’ Espionage Act, a part of a deal that would end his imprisonment in the United Kingdom.

Australia Set to Enforce Mandatory Code of Conduct for Grocery Chains With Severe Penalties for Violations

Australian supermarkets will soon be required to adhere to a code of conduct, and violators may face hefty penalties.


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China, Australia Roll Out 5-Year Visas to Citizens for Business, Tourism
China and Australia will now offer each other's citizens multiple-entry visas valid for up to five years.
Albanese Government Delivers 2024 Budget
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Shares of Australian-Mexican Food Chain Guzman y Gomez Soar North of 30% in Trading Debut
Australian Mexican restaurant chain Guzman y Gomez went public on June 20, 2024 at the Australian Stock Exchange and traded over 30% north of its IPO of A$22 ($14.67) per share.
Australia's Bird Flu Spreads to NSW; Experts Say Wild Birds at Fault
A poultry farm in the Greater Sydney basin in the Australian state of New South Wales is under quarantine after bird flu was detected in it.
Tesla Shareholders Approve Elon Musk's Pay Package; X Demands Money from Ex-Employees, Citing Overpayment
Shareholders of Tesla approved the move to increase the pay package of CEO Elon Musk to $56 million.
ABC's Paul Barry to Quit Hosting 'Media Watch' in December
Media Watch presenter Paul Barry announced he would host his final episode in December. The logo for Australia's public broadcaster ABC is seen on its head office building in Sydney on September 27, 2018.
Surge of Chinese EVs in Australia Sparks Dumping Concerns, Up to 50 Brands Expected by 2030
The influx of Chinese electric vehicles into the Australian car market, potentially reaching up to 50 brands by 2030.
Apple Vision Pro to Be Available in Australia, Canada, UK, and More Beginning June 28
Apple has announced the expansion of its Apple Vision Pro to new countries and regions. Apple has announced the expansion of its Apple Vision Pro to new countries and regions.
Coles Limits Egg Purchases After Bird Flu Discovery in Several Australian Farms
Australian supermarket giant Coles announced that it was limiting the number of eggs that customers could buy after traces of avian influenza were detected in several poultry farms in the state of Victoria.
Australia's eSafety Commissioner Faces Off Against Elon Musk's X Corp
The Australian eSafety Commissioner is engaged in a legal dispute with Elon Musk's X Corp over the social media giant's allegedly inadequate response to a transparency notice concerning online safety expectations, resulting in a hefty fine and ongoing court battles initiated by both parties.
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