Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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Australia

Check Your Medicare Account: $272 Million in Rebates Unclaimed
Cybersecurity

Check Your Medicare Account: $272 Million in Rebates Unclaimed

Nearly 1 million Australians are owed an average of $280 each. More than 300 people are owed over $10,000.
5 min read 2 months ago
7 Australian Dividend Stocks for Passive Income in 2026
Geopolitics

7 Australian Dividend Stocks for Passive Income in 2026

Reliable dividend payers with strong yields and sustainable payout ratios
5 min read 2 months ago
8 Ways to Cut Your Energy Bill This Winter
Geopolitics

8 Ways to Cut Your Energy Bill This Winter

Practical changes that actually reduce heating costs without freezing
5 min read 2 months ago
The Last Sugar Hit: Why China's $120 Iron Ore Rally Is a Trap
Geopolitics

The Last Sugar Hit: Why China's $120 Iron Ore Rally Is a Trap

Prices have surged to $120 a tonne on Beijing's latest stimulus, but beneath the headline numbers, the structure of Chinese demand has fundamentally changed.
5 min read 2 months ago
The Cattle Trade: How One Nation’s SA Surge Just Rewrote Federal Strategy
Geopolitics

The Cattle Trade: How One Nation’s SA Surge Just Rewrote Federal Strategy

Barnaby Joyce’s ‘cattle’ comments aren’t a gaffe. They are a calculated response to a structural breach in the Liberal Party’s right flank.
7 min read 2 months ago
Australia-EU Trade Deal Signed as China Tensions Rise
Geopolitics

Australia-EU Trade Deal Signed as China Tensions Rise

Eight years of negotiations finally produced a deal that eliminates tariffs on champagne, EVs, and critical minerals. But the real driver is both sides' desire to reduce dependence on Beijing.
6 min read 2 months ago
Irredeemable: How the Victorian Liberals Sabotaged Themselves (Again)
Geopolitics

Irredeemable: How the Victorian Liberals Sabotaged Themselves (Again)

The party dumps its defamation winner for a man with food safety convictions who donated to their former leader's legal fund.
6 min read 2 months ago
The Geopolitics of Battery Supply Chains in 2026
Geopolitics

The Geopolitics of Battery Supply Chains in 2026

As energy storage becomes infrastructure, the race to secure battery supply chains is reshaping alliances and redefining national security.
6 min read 2 months ago
How Asia-Pacific is Rewiring the World's Critical Mineral Supply Chains
Geopolitics

How Asia-Pacific is Rewiring the World's Critical Mineral Supply Chains

From Malaysia to Japan, a new rare earth order is taking shape — one built on resilience, not just efficiency
9 min read 2 months ago
CommBank Geo-Economics Analysis Explains How Global Power Shapes Markets
Geopolitics

CommBank Geo-Economics Analysis Explains How Global Power Shapes Markets

Senior analyst Madison Cartwright breaks down how trade rules, alliances, and sanctions influence cross-border market interactions.
4 min read 2 months ago
Australia Housing Supply Improves but Demand Remains Strong Amid Population Growth
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Australia Housing Supply Improves but Demand Remains Strong Amid Population Growth

New construction activity lifts housing stock, but immigration-driven demand continues to outpace supply in major cities.
4 min read 2 months ago
Regional Australian Property Prices Continue Rising Despite Interest Rate Hikes
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Regional Australian Property Prices Continue Rising Despite Interest Rate Hikes

Mid-size and regional areas see sustained price growth while Sydney and Melbourne cool, reflecting different demand drivers.
5 min read 2 months ago