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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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.
Australian Scam Losses Declined to $2.7 Billion in 2023
Investment scams caused the most financial losses, accounting for $1.3 billion.
Victorian Property Market Remains Constrained Amid Diminishing Construction
The construction of new dwellings across Victoria has dipped 3 percent from 12 months ago and is expected to continue to decrease in the succeeding years.
Crown Resorts to Remove Up to 1,000 Jobs
Crown Resorts has only recently received the NSW Independent Casino Commission’s decision allowing it to keep its Sydney licence.
BHP’s $60 Billion Takeover Bid for Mining Rival Anglo American Rejected
The proposal, if implemented, would position BHP as the world’s largest copper producer.
ASIC Bans Retailer From Centrepay for Targeting Vulnerable Indigenous Customers
‘ASIC’s move is a throwback to the stolen generation,’ Urban Rampage said in response to the ASIC ban.
Australia Launches Policy to ‘Remake, Remanufacture and Recycle’ More Goods
The policy aims to support Australia’s transition toward a circular economy.
