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Nic Fildes

Australia and Pacific correspondent

Nic Fildes writes about Australia, New Zealand and Pacific islands for the FT. He was previously telecommunications and UK technology correspondent in London prior to returning to his native Australia in 2022. Before he joined the FT he was technology and communications editor at The Times and has previously been a reporter at Dow Jones and The Independent.
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  • Thursday, 12 December, 2024
    Social Media
    Australia to introduce ‘news tax’ on tech companies

    Move is designed to close loophole after Meta walked away from existing deal to use media content

    3 hours ago
    Smartphone screen displaying the Facebook and TikTok app icons
  • Thursday, 12 December, 2024
    Geopolitics
    Australia strikes ‘rugby diplomacy’ deal to counter China

    Papua New Guinea cements security agreement with Canberra and will get $385mn investment for new sports team

    Liam Horne of Papua New Guinea’s national team is tackled by a New Zealand Kiwis player during the Men's Pacific Championships promotion/relegation playoff match at CommBank Stadium in Sydney in November
  • Monday, 9 December, 2024
    Banks
    Ex-HSBC banker Matos takes top job at ANZ

    Portuguese banking veteran to replace Shayne Elliott at Australian lender

    A view of the facade of an ANZ Bank building in Sydney
  • Sunday, 8 December, 2024
    The Life of a SongA chronicle of heavy rock in 12 songs, from AC/DC to Led Zeppelin
    Thunderstruck — AC/DC’s 1990 track became a stadium-rock rabble-rouser

    Lightning hitting a plane? A childhood toy? Stories vary as to the origins of a song that sealed the band’s comeback

  • Friday, 6 December, 2024
    Mining
    Australia boosts loan for rare-earths refinery in bid to break China’s dominance

    Government increases backing for Iluka Resources to build country’s first processing facility for rare earths

    Earth movers travel through the pit of an Iluka Resources mineral sands mine in Douglas, north of Hamilton, Australia
  • Wednesday, 4 December, 2024
    Australia
    Weak Australian economic growth hits dollar

    Public spending offsets subdued consumer demand in ‘two-speed’ economy

    Pedestrians on Market Street in Sydney
  • Wednesday, 4 December, 2024
    Rio Tinto PLC
    Activist shareholder intensifies campaign for Rio to quit London

    Palliser Capital says dual structure has been an ‘unmitigated failure’ that cost shareholders $50bn of value

    An aerial view of an open pit mine
  • Wednesday, 4 December, 2024
    FT SeriesDon’t miss – HTSI’s most popular stories
    The world’s best food markets

    FT writers and editors choose their favourite places to stock up on great local produce

    Central Market in Valencia
  • Monday, 2 December, 2024
    Gold
    Australian gold miners strike $3.2bn takeover deal

    Northern Star to acquire rival De Grey in all-share transaction as gold price surge continues to drive consolidation

    The huge, deep pit extends down into the earth
  • Friday, 29 November, 2024
    News in-depthBHP Group Ltd
    BHP’s need for copper prompts speculation of fresh Anglo bid

    The six-month dealmaking standstill since rejection of the last takeover offer ends today

    Aerial view of Escondida Open Cast Copper Mine, Chile
  • Thursday, 28 November, 2024
    Australia
    Australia increases pressure on multinationals with tax disclosure law

    Parliament passes central bank reform that will set up a new monetary policy board

    People jog under the Sydney Harbour Bridge in Sydney, Australia
  • Monday, 25 November, 2024
    Anglo American PLC
    Anglo American sells remaining coal assets for $3.8bn in first stage of restructuring

    London-listed miner is slimming down to concentrate on copper, iron ore and fertilisers

    A worker wearing safety gear, including a helmet and respirator, holds a tablet in front of an industrial structure at Anglo American's Quellaveco copper mine in Peru.
  • Thursday, 21 November, 2024
    Technology regulation
    Australia introduces bill to ban under-16s from social media

    Technology companies face fines of up to $32.5mn for systemic breaches

    Anthony Albanese
  • Wednesday, 20 November, 2024
    News in-depthNew Zealand
    New Zealand’s post-Ardern populist pivot angers Maori community

    Conservative Luxon government has rolled back many of former PM’s progressive policies

    Indigenous Māori people protest outside parliament
  • Wednesday, 20 November, 2024
    Rio Tinto PLC
    Rio Tinto report shows increase in sexual assault

    Anglo-Australian miner’s CEO ‘disturbed’ by findings but says rise partly reflects victims’ greater willingness to come forward

    People in Rio Tinto hard hats
  • Monday, 18 November, 2024
    Resolute Mining Ltd
    Australian gold miner to pay Mali $160mn over tax dispute

    Resolute Mining says it is working to release three executives from detention

    A picture of a mining truck at Syama gold mine in Mali, a mine operated by Resolute Mining
  • Thursday, 14 November, 2024
    Special ReportBest Employers: Asia-Pacific
    High childcare costs pose challenge for Australian business

    Despite government subsidies, the expense is pushing many women out of the workforce

    A man in a blue suit jacket and a little girl in a pink top walk down a Melbourne street
  • Thursday, 7 November, 2024
    Business InsightAsia-Pacific companies
    Spate of business scandals puts Australian boards on notice

    A common thread to the controversies has been whether oversight of the country’s largest companies has been bent to the will of powerful executives

    From left, Chris Ellison and Richard White
  • Monday, 4 November, 2024
    Mineral Resources Ltd
    Australian billionaire Ellison to leave miner over ‘profoundly disappointing’ conduct

    Mineral Resources shares fall 10% after board concludes founder used company resources for personal benefit

    Portrait of Chris Ellison
  • Friday, 1 November, 2024
    PwC
    PwC accused of interfering in Australian tax leaks probe

    Documents reveal PwC International threatened to expel local firm if it co-operated with scandal investigation without permission

    The PwC logo on the top section of a building housing the PwC Australia office in Sydney, with the view partially obscured by trees in the foreground
  • Wednesday, 30 October, 2024
    Australia
    Australia to invest $12bn in missile manufacturing amid China’s rise

    Canberra has prioritised domestic capabilities in defence strategy overhaul to meet ‘missile age’

    The HMAS Hobart air warfare destroyer is docked at the ASC shipyard in Adelaide, Australia. The ship is shown from the front, highlighting its large gun and radar and communication systems.
  • Monday, 28 October, 2024
    Australian politics
    Australian businesses complain they are ‘public enemy number one’

    Labor government adopts increasingly populist position ahead of general election due in May

    Close-up of Anthony Albanese
  • Thursday, 24 October, 2024
    Technology sector
    Head of Australia’s largest listed tech group quits after reports on private life

    Billionaire Richard White steps down as WiseTech Global chief following 20% fall in company’s shares

    Richard White claps his hands in celebration after ringing the bell to commence trading at WiseTech's IPO launch at the Australian Stock Exchange in Sydney on April 11 2016
  • Wednesday, 16 October, 2024
    Woodside Energy Group
    Australia’s Woodside Energy to end London listing

    Decision is latest hit to UK market’s status as a hub for natural resources groups

    A booth for Woodside Energy at the LNG 2023 energy trade show. The company's logo and name are prominently displayed on a wooden backdrop.
  • Tuesday, 15 October, 2024
    Australian politics
    Australia to ban ‘dodgy’ dynamic pricing after Green Day furore

    Labor government looks to tighten consumer laws ahead of election

    Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day performs On ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’
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