Good morning – and, of course, commiserations and solidarity to our friends down in Melbourne. 1. Melbourne will re-enter stage three lockdown for six weeks from midnight tonight. That means everyone is subject to a general stay-at-home order, and can only leave for...

The lockdown restrictions impacting Greater Sydney have been extended for another week. Premier Gladys Berejiklian on Wednesday announced stay-at-home orders and business closures, which were slated to expire this Friday, will instead last until midnight on Friday,...

Melbourne is bracing for news which could nudge it towards yet another lockdown, after state health authorities detected 11 new cases of COVID-19 in the community over Wednesday. More »   

Imagine sending emails to your list that offer value, increase engagement, and strengthen brand awareness at regular intervals without creating new content for each email — for an unlimited amount of time. Oh! And it’s all done automatically. Sounds pretty amazing, right? Right. Lucky for yo...

You may need to hit the books if you want to ace your next interview. Jessica Pointing, a Harvard junior who received internship offers from companies like Google, Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, McKinsey, Bain, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley, notes that preparation is...

With interest rates at record lows, money sitting idly in a bank account probably won't go very far. While not everyone is keen on the idea of investing hard-earned savings, it could be a good option for those wanting to grow their balance over the long term. Mo...

The Chinese yuan has fallen to the weakest level against the greenback since May 2008. Investors have reacted negatively to the news, sending Asian stocks and currencies sharply lower. More »     

From Thursday, Domain will begin issuing alerts for off-market properties. The property group says the feature will give buyers a "competitive edge" in finding their next home, and removes the time it takes for sellers to gauge interest. More »    

Victoria is bracing for news of a snap lockdown in response to two new cases of COVID-19 detected in the community, multiple outlets report. It is understood the measure could be announced as early as Thursday afternoon. More »   

Nearly one in ten coronavirus infections detected in New South Wales' latest outbreak was contracted at work, according to NSW Health. The Sydney Morning Herald revealed the statistic as unions, social service advocates, and Labor put new pressure on the federal go...

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he will again petition the European Union and AstraZeneca for the release of 3.1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses, amid a growing diplomatic stoush between the jurisdictions. More »   

Nearly one in ten coronavirus infections detected in New South Wales' latest outbreak was contracted at work, according to NSW Health. The Sydney Morning Herald revealed the statistic as unions, social service advocates, and Labor put new pressure on the federal go...

New South Wales and Western Australia lifted their prohibition on live property auctions and inspections over the weekend. It saw Sydney's auction clearance rate jump to 65%, from around 50% the weekend prior, and in the 30s before that. More »    

Australia's biggest banks aren't quite in agreement when it comes to their predictions for the nation's quarterly growth, ahead of the December figures being released next week. More »     

Good morning all. 1. First, Victoria. Melbourne's stage four lockdown will be extended for two weeks beyond September 13, when they were originally scheduled to end, while stage three restrictions will ease slightly in regional Victoria. The "slow, steady and safe" pa...

The ASX fell 1.1% at market open on Tuesday, reflecting a downturn experienced in the US market linked to the coronavirus Delta variant. Fears over the new strain's transmissibility have shaded investor sentiment abroad. More »   

The founder of an Australian firm which produces at-home COVID-19 testing kits says the federal government appears "unwilling" to consider testing alternatives. More »   

Sydney house prices have doubled in the past eight years, according to data recently released by CoreLogic. With that track record, it's little wonder why many think that it's never a bad time to buy in Australia's largest and most expensive housing market. More ...

Hello! Here’s what you need to know on Friday. 1. The Tories beat the Labour party in one of the most important by-elections in recent British political history. The Conservative party made history by winning the seat of Copeland -- a usually "safe" Labour seat. ...

We finally have a more comprehensive idea of the Republican plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, the law better known as Obamacare. Politico's Paul Demko released a draft Friday of the reconciliation bill designed by House Republicans that would repeal ...