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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces a AU$110 million military aid package to Ukraine.
2023-06-26

Australia's financial watchdog is reviewing calculations for transfers worth US$1.8 billion sent to the country from the Vatican since 2014, after the Vatican and the Australian Church call for clarification. The transfers ranged from yearly totals of A$71.6 million (US$55.2 million) in 2014 to A$581.3 million in 2017, with about 47,000 separate transfers. "That amount of money and that number of transfers did not leave the Vatican City", a senior Vatican official with knowledge of the city-state's finances told Reuters last week.
2021-01-7

At appeal, Australian actress Rebel Wilson is ordered to pay back A$4.7m that she won in damages and interest from Bauer Media Group in what was Australia's largest ever libel payout. Wilson is also ordered to pay 80% of the group's appeal costs. The case stemmed from allegations that libelous articles portraying her as a serial liar had resulted in her losing acting jobs. The Victorian Court of Appeal finds that Wilson has not proved a connection between the libel and any failure to land roles. The case prompted national discussion over potential chilling effects on legitimate journalism.
2018-06-27

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch launches a surprise takeover bid for billionaire James Packer's stake in Consolidated Media Holdings, a major stakeholder of Foxtel and Fox Sports Australia.
2012-06-20

James Murdoch resigns from News International to focus on running News Limited's television business with the News International phone hacking scandal as a factor in the decision.
2012-02-29

The Australian dollar reaches a post-float record against the United States dollar based on higher than expected consumer price index figures and concerns over a US default.
2011-07-27

Australia's National Broadband Network and telecommunications company Telstra reach an A$11 billion dollar deal to allow the network to use Telstra's existing network and infrastructure.
2011-06-23

The Australian dollar reaches new 29-year highs against the US dollar due to higher than expected inflation figures sparking predictions of higher interest rates.
2011-04-27

Singapore Exchange proposes a $A8.4 billion takeover of the Australian Securities Exchange.
2010-10-25

The Australian dollar reaches its highest level against the United States dollar in 27 years.
2010-10-13