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Jacinda Ardern Breaks Political Silence to Support NZ Opposition
Photographer: Brendon Thorne/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who has largely stayed out of politics since leaving office more than three years ago, has broken her silence to drum up support for the Labour...
Australia Home Auction Clearance Rate Stuck Below 50% for Second Week
Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Australia’s home auction clearance rate held below 50% for the second week in a row as the central bank’s move to raise interest rates to a 15-year high weighs on buyer demand.
CPPIB sells US$3.1 billion of Australian toll roads to Transurban
Vehicles travel along Transurban Group's CityLink toll highway outside of Melbourne, Australia, on Nov. 5, 2009. Transurban Group agreed to buy US$3.1 billion of Australian toll road assets from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, increasing its stakes in three of Sydney’s busiest toll roads.
Transurban Buys $3.1 Billion Toll Roads From Canada Pension
(Bloomberg) -- Transurban Group agreed to buy A$4.5 billion ($3.1 billion) of Australian toll road assets from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, increasing its stakes in three of Sydney’s busiest toll roads.
Sydney Airport Near-Misses Spur Probe of Controller Fatigue
Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Australian air-safety investigators are examining traffic controller fatigue and staffing levels after a Qantas Airways Ltd.
Brookfield Agrees to Buy Reliance Worldwide for $2.9 Billion
Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Brookfield Asset Management has agreed to buy Reliance Worldwide Corp. in an all-cash deal that values the Australian plumbing supplies company at around A$4.1 billion ($2.9 billion).
Brookfield offers to buy Australian plumbing supplies firm
Skip to Content The offer values Reliance Worldwide shares at A$4.75 each, a 32% premium Brookfield Place in New York, U.S., on May 14, 2025. Brookfield Asset Management offered to buy Reliance Worldwide Corp. in an all-cash deal that values the Australian plumbing supplies company at around A$4.1 billion (US$2.9 billion). Sign In or Create an Account The offer values Reliance Worldwide shares at A$4.75 each, a 32 per cent premium to Monday’s closing price, the company said in a statement Tuesday.
Brookfield Offers to Buy Australian Plumbing Supplies Firm
Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Brookfield Asset Management offered to buy Reliance Worldwide Corp. in an all-cash deal that values the Australian plumbing supplies company at around A$4.1 billion ($2.9 billion).
Hanwha Offers to Buy Austal’s US Unit for Up to $1.2 Billion
Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Hanwha Aerospace Co. has made a preliminary offer to acquire Austal Ltd.’s US shipbuilding operations for up to $1.2 billion as the South Korean company steps up its efforts to capture a greater slice of rising global...
Atlassian Shares Surge as Revenue Jump Douses AI Fears
Photographer: Karen Dias/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Atlassian Corp. shares surged in after-hours trading after quarterly revenue climbed, easing concerns that the software services company would be overtaken by artificial intelligence applications.
Tesla Weighs China Unit Sale Ahead of SpaceX Deal, WSJ Says (2)
is weighing a potential separation of its China business to pave the way for a possible merger with , the Wall Street Journal reported. Some Tesla executives have been told to prepare for the move, the Journal , citing a person familiar with the talks. Tesla advisers have discussed options including a spinoff, sale or closure of the China business, according to another person familiar with the situation, the outlet said.
テスラが中国事業分離検討、スペースXとの統合に布石－米紙WSJ
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Tesla Weighs China Unit Sale Ahead of SpaceX Deal, WSJ Says
is weighing a potential separation of its China business to pave the way for a potential merger with , the Wall Street Journal reported. Some Tesla executives have been told to prepare for the move, the Journal , citing a person familiar with the talks. Tesla advisers have discussed options including a spinoff, sale or closure of the China business, according to another person familiar with the situation, the outlet said.
Asia-Pacific Workers Fight for Their Share of AI Automation Gains
An Atlas humanoid robot made by Hyundai Motor’s Boston Dynamics.Photographer: Kiyoshi Ota/Bloomberg July 15, 2026 at 10:30 AM UTC Welcome to Bloomberg’s AI Today newsletter.
Australian Dock Workers Demand 28-Hour Week in AI Negotiations
Getty Images (Bloomberg) -- Australian dock workers are demanding a 28-hour week and no loss of pay as port giant DP World seeks to expand the use of artificial intelligence and automation at the nation’s terminals.
Telstra Outage Fuels Australia Network Infrastructure Worry
Photographer: Carla Gottgens/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Telstra Group Ltd.
Telstra outage fuels Australia network infrastructure worry
Telstra said it was investigating an issue affecting some mobile calls and data connections, the latest in a series of outages from Australian telecommunications providers that have raised concerns. (July 8): Telstra Group Ltd said it was investigating an issue affecting some mobile calls and data connections, the latest in a series of outages from Australian telecommunications providers that have raised concerns about network infrastructure in the country.
WiseTech Shares Jump After Billionaire White Quits as Chair
Photographer: Brent Lewin/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Billionaire Richard White has stepped down as chair of WiseTech Global Ltd., just weeks after denying he was involved in human trafficking amid reports he was being investigated by police over...
Amazon Sued by Australian Consumer Watchdog Over Prime Video Ads
Amazon.com Inc. has been sued by Australia’s consumer watchdog for introducing advertising to its Prime Video streaming service and then forcing existing subscribers to pay more to avoid the ads. The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission said Tuesday it has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court alleging Amazon breached consumer law by including unfair contract terms in its Prime subscription contracts.
Amazon Sued by Australian Consumer Watchdog Over Prime Video Ads
Amazon.com Inc. has been sued by Australia’s consumer watchdog for introducing advertising to its Prime Video streaming service and then forcing existing subscribers to pay more to avoid the ads. The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission said Tuesday it has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court alleging Amazon breached consumer law by including unfair contract terms in its Prime subscription contracts.
Amazon Sued by Australian Consumer Watchdog Over Prime Video Ads Original
Photographer: Patrick T. Fallon/AFP/Getty Images (Bloomberg) -- Amazon.com Inc.
Honeywell Sales Miss Estimates; to Sell Warehouse Division Original
(Bloomberg) -- Honeywell International Inc. reported first-quarter sales that missed analysts’ estimates, while agreeing to sell its Warehouse and Workflow Solutions business for an undisclosed sum. The sale of the warehouse unit to buyout firm American Industrial Partners LP is Honeywell’s second divestiture this week as it pursues a multipart breakup. On Monday it sold its productivity solutions and services business to industrial manufacturer Brady Corp.
Honeywell Tops Earnings Estimates, Agrees to Sell Warehouse Unit
agreed to sell its Warehouse and Workflow Solutions business to buyout firm in an all-cash deal for an undisclosed sum, the second divestiture by Honeywell this week as it pursues a multipart breakup. The move follows the of its productivity solutions and services business to industrial manufacturer earlier this week. Both deals are expected to close in the second half of the year, Honeywell said in a statement Thursday. Meanwhile, the spinoff of the aerospace unit has been set for June 29.
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New Zealand Rating Outlook Cut to Negative by Fitch on Debt Original
Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- New Zealand’s credit rating outlook was cut to negative by Fitch Ratings on concern it will take longer than expected to rein in government debt.
中東多地機場關閉 阿聯酋航空、卡塔爾航空受嚴重影響
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Conflicto entre EE.UU. e Irán: estos son los aeropuertos y aerolíneas afectados
Bloomberg — Emirates y Qatar Airways se encuentran entre las aerolíneas más afectadas a medida que el conflicto en Irán cierra aeropuertos en todo Medio Oriente, sumiendo en el caos a la industria mundial de la aviación. Aerolíneas y aeropuertos afectados por el conflicto en Irán. Cada una de las dos aerolíneas canceló más de 400 vuelos hasta las 22.00 horas (hora de Nueva York) del domingo, según FlightAware.
The Airports and Airlines Disrupted by US-Iran Conflict Original
FlightAware (Bloomberg) -- Emirates and Qatar Airways are among the worst-affected airlines as the conflict in Iran shutters airports across the Middle East, throwing the global aviation industry into chaos.
Domino’s Pizza Enterprises sube tras el nombramiento de un veterano de McDonald’s como CEO
Bloomberg — Las acciones de Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd. subieron después de que la compañía nombrara al veterano de McDonald’s Corp., Andrew Gregory, como su nuevo director ejecutivo global, encargándole la tarea de revertir la decadente suerte de la cadena. Las acciones subieron hasta un 5,8% en las primeras operaciones del miércoles en Sydney tras el anuncio del nombramiento.
Domino's Pizza Enterprises rises as McDonald's veteran named CEO
(Bloomberg) -- Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. shares rose after the company named McDonald's Corp. veteran Andrew Gregory as its new global chief executive officer, charging him with turning around the chain's flagging fortunes. The stock jumped as much as 5.8% in early Sydney trading Wednesday after the appointment was announced. The shares were up 2.9% at A$23 at 10:33 a.m., valuing Domino's at A$2.2 billion ($1.6 billion).
One Dead in Australian Wildfires That May Burn for Weeks to Come
One person has died in wildfires in the Australian state of Victoria that have burned out an area slightly larger than Rhode Island. A body was found about 100 meters from a vehicle near the fire-affected town of Gobur, about 100 kilometers (62 miles) northeast of the capital Melbourne, Victoria Police said on Sunday. The person is yet to be formally identified. Earlier, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan said 32 active fires were burning across the state, including 10 major fires.
Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Shares Jump as New CEO Appointed
Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd. shares jumped Monday after fast-food veteran Merrill Pereyra was appointed as the company’s new chief executive officer for Australia and New Zealand.
One Dead in Australian Wildfires That May Burn for Weeks to Come Original
Photographer: Kylie Shingles/CFA Wandong Fire Brigade/AFP/Getty Images (Bloomberg) -- One person has died in wildfires in the Australian state of Victoria that have burned out an area slightly larger than Rhode Island.
Optus criticised for failures in fatal emergency call outage
Home News Telecommunications Peter Vercoe / BloombergThu, Dec 18, 2025 • 09:54 PM GMT+08 • • 2 min read Photo: Bloomberg Follow us on Facebook and join our Telegram channel for the latest updates. Optus management has been sharply criticised in an independent review into September’s fatal emergency call outage, which found that a series of avoidable failures and cultural shortcomings at the Australian telecommunications company contributed to the incident.
Optus criticised for failures in fatal emergency call outage
Optus said it accepted all the recommendations and will move "swiftly" to implement them Optus management has been sharply criticised in an independent review into September's fatal emergency call outage, which found that a series of avoidable failures and cultural shortcomings at the Australian telecommunications company contributed to the incident.
Optus Criticized for Failures in Fatal Emergency Call Outage
Photographer: Brendon Thorne/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Optus management has been sharply criticized in an independent review into September’s fatal emergency call outage, which found that a series of avoidable failures and cultural shortcomings at...
Bondi shooting hero bystanders fundraiser tops $2 million
(Bloomberg) -- A gofundme page for the bystander who tackled and disarmed one of the Bondi Beach shooters has topped $2 million, as he remains in hospital for treatment for multiple gunshot wounds. Extraordinary footage shows Ahmed Al Ahmed, a 43-year-old father-of-two who arrived in Australia from Syria in 2006, emerging from behind a parked car, grabbing the shooter from behind and wrestling the weapon from his hands.
Bondi Shooting Hero Bystander Draws Near $2 Million in Donations Original
Social Media (Bloomberg) -- A gofundme page for the bystander who tackled and disarmed one of the Bondi Beach shooters is nearing $2 million after his bravery won praise from US President Donald Trump and hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman.
Twelve people killed in Bondi Beach Hanukkah terror attack
Twelve people have been killed in Australia’s worst terrorist attack, as gunmen opened fire on Jewish people who had gathered to celebrate the first day of Hanukkah at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach on Sunday evening. The shooting was a “targeted attack” on the Jewish community, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said at a late-night press conference.
Doce muertos en un ataque terrorista contra la comunidad judía en Australia
Bloomberg — Doce personas han muerto en el peor atentado terrorista de Australia, cuando unos hombres armados abrieron fuego contra judíos que se habían reunido para celebrar el primer día de Hanukkah en la emblemática playa de Bondi, en Sídney, el domingo por la noche. Ver más: El antisemitismo aumenta en EE.UU.
Ataque a tiros deixa dez mortos em Bondi Beach, em Sydney, em celebração judaica
Bloomberg — Dez pessoas, incluindo um atirador, morreram depois que homens armados abriram fogo na icônica Bondi Beach, em Sydney, na noite de domingo (14), onde centenas de pessoas se reuniram para comemorar o primeiro dia de Hanukkah, uma importante celebração judaica. O segundo suposto atirador está em estado crítico de saúde, informou a polícia de New South Wales em um comunicado. Outras 11 pessoas, incluindo dois policiais, ficaram feridas no ataque.
Смртоносен напад на плажа во Сиднеј за време на прослава на еврејски празник
Сподели ја веста Facebook Post Tweet WhatsApp Viber Имејл Подари статија Link copied Copy link Општо Смртоносен напад на плажа во Сиднеј за време на прослава на еврејски празник Извор: Peter Vercoe, Ainslie Chandler/Bloomberg Десет лица, меѓу кои и еден од напаѓачите, се потврдени како загинати по вооружен напад што се случи во неделата вечерта, по локално време, на познатата плажа Бонди во Сиднеј, соопшти полицијата на Нов Јужен Велс.
Sixteen People Killed in Bondi Beach Hanukkah Terror Attack Original
Photographer: Brent Lewin/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Sixteen people have been killed in Australia’s worst terrorist attack after gunmen opened fire on Jewish people who had gathered to celebrate the first day of Hanukkah at Sydney’s iconic Bondi...
Several People Reported to be Killed in Bondi Beach Shooting
'Now it's almost embarrassing': Americans on living in Australia under Trump 2.0 Lauren (not her real name) used to speak with an American accent. It would constantly start conversations about United States politics — far from her …
Ten People Confirmed Killed in Bondi Beach Shooting
Bondi Beach shooting: At least 10 killed, several injured in park attack Police say at least 10 people have been killed in a shooting near a Jewish gathering at Sydney's Bondi Beach. One shooter was killed, while another is …
Twelve People Killed in Bondi Beach Hanukkah Terror Attack
1 hour ago Image source, DEAN LEWINS/EPA/Shutterstock Image caption, New South Wales Premier Chris Minns (left) and Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon gave a joint press conference about the incident We've just heard from New South Wales authorities on the incident at Bondi Beach - here's what we've learned: The death …
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