Australia

Australians to spend record $500m on Halloween

Average spend per person expected to rise 11% to $103.

Declining China, SEA coal demand puts Australia’s coal industry at risk

The decreasing demand is coupled with the market’s shift to cleaner power sources.

MUFG Pension & Market Services scores win at Asian Experience Awards 2025

The company won the award after delivering a significant global rebrand in record time, led completely by a small in-house team.

Suzlon Energy Australia emerges victorious at Asian Experience Awards 2025 for service excellence initiatives

It has implemented several continuous improvement initiatives to provide the best service experience to its clients.

HYDAC wins at Asian Technology Excellence Awards 2025 for mixed reality training

The programme integrates virtual and augmented reality to deliver safe and scalable skills development in hydraulic systems.

Why Australian parents say Gen Z least likely to contribute to insurance bills

Only 22% of parents reported that their adult dependants pay their full share.

Clearer cyber risk benchmarks for Australian SMEs pushed

The financial fallout from a single cyber event can be devastating.

Australian firms expect financial crime surge in 2025

Only a fourth of firms admitted their programmes are adequately equipped.

Ageing Aussies may lead to more reverse mortgages

Older borrowers can retain their homes whilst getting equity, according to a bank.

NSW issues new planning framework for RE development

This includes five new and updated guidelines.

Aussie insurers to slash costs by 30% with tech revama

Insurers’ operating costs have surged—20% for incumbents.

Climate change renders Australian home insurance unaffordable

Surge in claims led to an average home insurance premium increase of at least 14%.

Australians can save $948 annually with pet insurance: Mozo

Rottweiler owners could save the most by as much as $1,959 per year.