Articles by Keira Wright and Amy Bainbridge

Update: Floods Strand Cows, Damage Crops as Wild Weather Hits Australia

Heavy rains and flooding across Australia’s southern state of Victoria has damaged crops and stranded cattle as a months-long run of wild weather on the nation’s east coast leaves a trail of destruction. Severe storms have lashed Victoria since October, …

Severe Storms Lash Australia’s East Coast, Killing 9 People

Nine people have died in Australia after severe storms lashed the nation’s east coast on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning there is a risk of more flash flooding even as the weather system moves …

DP World Attack ‘Stark Reminder’ About Prioritizing Cyber Spend: Australia Watchdog

Australia’s markets regulator wants companies and directors to prioritize cyber resilience, warning it will take action against businesses that fail to make reasonable investments to protect themselves. Australian Securities and Investments Commission Chair Joe Longo said this month’s cyberattack on …

Australian Companies Face New Liability for Nature-Based Risks

Australian companies and directors could face legal action if they fail to identify and account for nature-based risks, according to a new opinion backed by lawyers and environmental groups, released Thursday. Directors could be held personally liable for breaching their …

Australia’s Financial Services Firms Failing to Narrow Gender Pay Gap: Report

Australian employers are failing to narrow the pay gap between men and women, with finance firms among the worst offenders. Females earned 22.8% less than males, the first time that progress has stalled since the government Workplace Gender Equality Agency …