News
Troops in Sydney as soon as Monday
One thousand police are on standby to break up any repeat of last weekend’s protest in Sydney, while soldiers could be on the ground as soon as Monday to help enforce the city’s lockdown. NSW […]
Month: July 2021
News
McKeon wins 100m freestyle gold
Australia’s Emma McKeon has won the gold medal and compatriot Cate Campbell the bronze in the women’s 100-metres freestyle at the Tokyo Olympics. McKeon’s triumph gives her a second gold of the Games – she […]
News
Lancet publishes latest data on AstraZeneca risks
AstraZeneca says analysis of its Covid-19 vaccine showed no increased incidence of thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome after a second dose. The estimated rate of thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome was 2.3 for every million vaccines, with […]
Business
NAB in $2.5b buyback
National Australia Bank has decided to buy-back up to $2.5 billion on-market starting mid-to-late this month, and it will also purchase shares on-market alongside its dividend reinvestment plan. NAB’s common equity tier one target is […]
Markets
Iron ore demand weakens
Iron ore prices hit two month lows as demand weakened in the face of policy to reduce China’s steel output as a means to cut emissions. The spot price fell 2.5% to $US194 a tonne […]