Latest news in Australia? September 29th, 2026
29-09-2026
The top news headlines in Australia for September 29, 2026, include:
Reserve Bank Interest Rate Hike: The Reserve Bank of Australia raised the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 4.60%, pushing interest rates to a 15-year high amid ongoing inflation concerns.
AdmiralsEnergy Infrastructure Milestone: Australia’s most powerful Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), the Waratah Super Battery, became fully operational in New South Wales, adding significant dispatchable power and storage capacity to the grid.
Energy MagazineFederal Government Foreign Affairs: The federal government reported that it is actively investigating reports regarding an Australian human rights activist detained in Vietnam.
The GuardianLife Sciences and Healthcare Industry: Medical and health bodies voiced concerns that proposed R&D tax shake-ups could potentially push clinical trial jobs offshore, while various local health initiatives and heart research grants received funding.