Australian Economy Signals Cautious Resilience Amid Weather Disruptions
What happened: Australia's GDP crawled forward 0.2% in the March 2025 quarter, reaching 1.3% annual growth, according to fresh Australian Bureau of Statistics data released today.
Australian Workers Win 3.5% Minimum Wage Increase Starting July
The Fair Work Commission announced Tuesday a 3.5% increase to Australia's minimum wage rates, delivering the first real wage growth to the country's lowest-paid workers after four years of declining purchasing power.
Greens Senator Cox Defects to Labor, Citing Desire to 'Make Change'
Greens Senator Dorinda Cox announced Monday she is leaving the minor party to join Labor's ranks in the federal Senate, saying she wants to be part of a "party of government" that can deliver meaningful change for Australia.
Seven Injured in Molotov Cocktail Attack on Israeli Hostage Advocacy Group in Boulder
A terrorist hurled Molotov cocktails at members of a peaceful Israeli hostage advocacy group Sunday afternoon on Pearl Street, injuring seven people including an elderly woman who suffered severe burns when her clothing caught fire.