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The Australian eSafety Commission fines instant messaging service Telegram A$1 million (US$640,000) for delaying its response to inquiries on preventing child exploitation and extremist content.
2025-02-24

Australia agrees to provide Solomon Islands with financing, training, and infrastructure support worth AU$190 million (US$118 million) over four years to strengthen its police force as part of a renewed security partnership between the two countries.
2024-12-20

Australia's internet safety commissioner fines American technology company X Corp. for AU$610,500 (US$385,000) for inadequately addressing child sexual abuse content on Twitter.
2023-10-16

The Australian Space Agency cancels its AU$1.2 billion (US$770 million) satellite program launched last year, citing budgetary adjustments amid a financial crisis.
2023-06-30

The Australian Government announces that it has purchased the intellectual property rights to the Australian Aboriginal Flag from its designer Harold Thomas for over $20 million (US$14m), allowing for the public use of the flag.
2022-01-25

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

The Australian dollar reaches $1.10 in United States dollars, its highest level since the Australian dollar was floated in 1983.
2011-05-2

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

The Australian dollar reaches a 28-year high against the United States dollar due to strong employment figures for March.
2011-04-7

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