Australia News Pulse

The AFL Tonight panel broadcasts live from the MCG to preview round 12, highlighting Cody Weightman's Bulldogs comeback and mounting selection pressure on the Eagles.

At the midway point of the 2026 AFL season, a new compilation captures the most spectacular goals from brute strength to incredible technique. The 12:55 video is available on YouTube via afl.com.au.

Scott Thompson earns induction into the Adelaide Crows Hall of Fame after 13 seasons as one of the club's most consistent midfielders, finishing...

Australia's critical minerals strategy is accelerating with approvals for major expansions at Mount Holland and Mount Marion lithium mines in Western...

Renewable Energy Developments

• Frontier Energy Funding: Frontier Energy has secured AU$110 million equity commitments to fund the 132MW first...

Australia's solar industry demonstrated coordinated momentum today across capacity, investment and sustainability.

• New capacity: Naturgy...

Adelaide Crows secured a dramatic Round 13 win over Geelong Cats, decided by a single point in the final moments.

• Official AFL perspective:...

• US threatens 12.5% tariff over claims Australia fails to block forced labor goods, citing weak supply chain monitoring
• Canberra highlights...

RBA Governor Michele Bullock reports interest rate hikes are already easing housing market conditions, with effects seen in recent months despite full...

Economy Updates

• 🔥 EV Sales Surge: Tesla Model Y was Australia's top-selling vehicle of all powertrains in May 2026, with BEVs and PHEVs...

• Tesla Model Y reclaimed the #1 BEV spot in May with 5,605 sales and became Australia's best-selling vehicle overall.
• Total BEVs hit 21,303 (up...

Australia's central bank is monitoring the impact of higher rates and energy price shock.

Essendon’s reported plea for AFL draft assistance has split fans and media after recent coaching turmoil.

• Despite landing 10 top-15 picks since...

Australian supermarkets are shifting from big-box dominance back toward specialized, tech-enabled models with online shopping, dark stores and AI...

Millions of Australians are in the direct path of an intensifying storm system, with the next 48 hours critical for impacts including damaging winds,...

The Round Ahead show delivers two distinct angles on standout talent.

• One segment makes the case for a Swan as the competition's top player
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Players weigh in on the latest RLPA survey and 2026 rule changes in this week's preview.

• Charge downs face scrutiny as debate continues on whether...

A major free agent is expected to go this off-season, with fresh questions over whether Essendon will receive AFL assistance to bolster their draft hand.

James Hird criticises St Kilda's goal-less first half while Dermott Brereton examines Brisbane's disappointing loss to Fremantle on ESPN Footy Central.

New data reveals property investing is concentrating among older Australians as younger buyers confront mounting barriers.

• Auction clearance rates...