Celene Ignacio
Celene Ignacio is a reporter based in Sydney, Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for S&P Global, BusinessWorld Philippines, and The Manila Times.
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ANZ Group Launches $2 Billion Share Buyback Program
The bank’s cash profits declined 7 percent to $3.55 billion in the first six months ended March 31, 2024.
Australian Farmland Values Expected to Slow After Decade-Long Growth
An agribusiness expert said that a firm but not rampant demand along with ongoing constrained supply will hold farmland values near current high levels.
Government to Fund Workplace Placement for Nursing, Teaching, Social Work Students
The funding will provide a $319.50 weekly payment to around 68,000 higher education students, and over 5,000 VET students.
Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Gets $166 Million in Funding
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus emphasised that billions of dollars of illicit funds are generated from illegal activities every year.
Australia, US, Japan Continue Building Defence Architecture in Indo-Pacific
The three countries plus the Philippines have committed to ensuring right of passage in the South China Sea despite claims from Beijing.
More ‘Family-Friendly’ Apartments Needed: Report
Families with children account for almost 44 percent of all resident living in apartments nationwide, according to the 2016 Census.
International Students Should Not Be Blamed for Property Crisis: Report
Student Accommodation Council noted that rents began rising in 2020 when migration was prohibited by travel bans and the majority of students returned home.
Services Australia Secures $314 Million Funding to Boost Security
Last year, a Services Australia staff member in Melbourne suffered severe injuries due to a stabbing.
Australian Plant-Based Meat Sales Surge 47 Percent Between 2020 and 2023
Yet retail sales were slow due to ‘expectations around taste’ and the ‘higher price point’ of plant-based products.
Virgin Australia Could Soon Sell Tickets for Air New Zealand Trans-Tasman Flights
The codeshare agreement will allow Virgin Australia passengers to access an unlimited number of seats on Air New Zealand, subject to availability.
