Lettuce at $8? Inflation in Australia is hurting everyone from restaurant owners to diners

Like many countries, Australia is battling record-high cost-of-living. Annual inflation in August surged to 6.8% from just under 2% before the pandemic. International: Top News And Analysis

U.S., Australia and UK unveil new security partnership as China expands its military and influence

The new trilateral security partnership seeks to strengthen stability in the Indo-Pacific region as China expands its military might and influence. International: Top News And Analysis

Tesla Megapack caught fire at Victorian Big Battery site in Australia

Neoen said a Tesla Megapack caught fire at their Victorian Big Battery site in Australia. U.S. News

Australia passes new media law that will require Google, Facebook to pay for news

It comes days after the Australian government introduced several last-minute changes to the proposed bill. International: Top News And Analysis

China may punish Australia with trade curbs — but it can’t stop buying iron ore from Down Under

In what is seen as retaliation against Australian’s call for an independent investigation into the origins of the coronavirus, Beijing has suspended some beef imports and slapped hefty tariffs on barley. But, it hasn’t done that with iron ore. International: Top News And Analysis