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Australian card surcharge ban and economic impact

25 clusters · 69 sources · last updated

Latest: Australian coffee prices rise following card surcharge ban

The ban on surcharges for EFTPOS, Mastercard, Visa, and American Express transactions officially took effect in Australia on 1 October 2026. Driven by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to ensure price transparency, the

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Pacific security shift and Solomon Islands-Australia ties

16 clusters · 67 sources · last updated

Latest: Australia increases infrastructure and community funding in Solomon Islands

In late September, Australia proposed an AUD 980 million aid package to the Solomon Islands to be distributed over ten years, a move tied to the finalization of a bilateral treaty. The proposal includes AUD 142 million f

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Nepal and Tibet floods: death toll rises and survivor found

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Latest: Malaysia seeks assistance to locate 54 citizens missing in Nepal

The humanitarian crisis in the mountainous border regions of Nepal and Tibet has intensified following a glacial collapse and debris flow on August 26, 2026. Officials described the disaster as a “Himalayan tsunami,” cau

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Australia-Solomon Islands development cooperation

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Australia boosts Solomon Islands education through ICT donations and scholarships

Australia has implemented several initiatives to support skills development and education in the Solomon Islands. In late September 2026, a partnership was established with Honiara-based Smart Technology to provide spe

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Australian hiker Jordan Yap found dead in Peru

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Latest: Australian hiker Jordan Yap found dead in Peru

Jordan Yap, a 30-year-old hiker from Melbourne, Australia, has been found dead in Peru’s Huayhuash mountain range. Yap had been missing since September 14, when he embarked on a solo high-altitude trek through the remote

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