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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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    • Friday, 10 March, 2023
      FT Globetrotter
      Greener getaways: a trip to Melbourne’s Dandenong Ranges

      Dotted with quirky villages, these lush hills on the city’s doorstep are a joy for hikers, birdwatchers and . . .  steam-train enthusiasts

    • Thursday, 9 March, 2023
      FT Globetrotter
      Gig economy: the best live music venues in Melbourne

      Whether you’re into sticky-carpet dives or concrete-clad concert halls, the Victorian capital caters to every musical taste

    • Tuesday, 7 March, 2023
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      Magic brews: a guide to Melbourne’s ever-changing coffee scene

      Welcome to the city that may well be the centre of the coffee universe

    • Monday, 27 February, 2023
      Woodside Petroleum Ltd
      Woodside says Europe and China hold keys for energy market this year

      Australia’s largest oil and gas group trebles profits but says market is ‘finely balanced’

    • Wednesday, 22 February, 2023
      Rio Tinto PLC
      Rio Tinto halves dividend after commodity prices retreat

      World’s second-largest miner ‘quietly confident’ about global economic outlook

    • Wednesday, 22 February, 2023
      InterviewAustralian politics
      Australia’s Treasurer says $2.3tn pensions pool should fund ‘nation-building’

      Jim Chalmers argues energy and social care investments would not compromise retirement savings

    • Tuesday, 21 February, 2023
      BHP Group Ltd
      BHP looks to China and India growth as it takes $1bn inflation hit

      Asian markets acting as ‘counterweights’ to US and European slowdowns, mining group says

    • Monday, 20 February, 2023
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      Australia rattles industry and trading partners with energy interventions

      Government looks at imposing export caps to cushion consumers from rising prices

    • Tuesday, 7 February, 2023
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      Australia debates use of uranium and nuclear power

      Dispute over Jabiluka mine comes as country reassesses longstanding ban on energy source

    • Monday, 6 February, 2023
      Newmont Corp
      World’s biggest gold miner Newmont offers $17bn for rival Newcrest

      Consolidation in prospect as US-listed group seeks to bring Australian peer back into fold

    • Thursday, 2 February, 2023
      Aukus
      White House optimistic on tech sharing for Aukus security pact

      Top US official sees ‘pathway’ for allies to build nuclear-powered submarines for Australia

    • Thursday, 2 February, 2023
      Australian politics
      Australia to replace British monarch on banknotes

      Plans to adopt indigenous design for A$5 note follows republican calls to remove symbols of monarchy

    • Sunday, 29 January, 2023
      Rio Tinto PLC
      Rio Tinto apologises for losing highly radioactive capsule

      Mining group promises full investigation into latest incident to hit iron ore division

    • Friday, 27 January, 2023
      Britishvolt
      Australian battery group tops shortlist to buy Britishvolt

      Consortium of existing investors also among the five suitors still in running for collapsed UK start-up

    • Wednesday, 25 January, 2023
      Britishvolt
      Australian battery company signals plan to bid for Britishvolt

      Founder of Recharge Industries to meet UK officials this week

    • Wednesday, 25 January, 2023
      Australia
      Australian inflation hits 33-year high on energy costs and tourism rebound

      7.8% price growth in fourth quarter drives expectations of further interest rate rises

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    • Monday, 23 January, 2023
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      Confidential details about tax avoidance laws shared with colleagues at Big Four firm

    • Sunday, 22 January, 2023
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      ‘Mr Fixit’ replaces Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand’s prime minister

      Chris Hipkins, who led the country’s Covid-19 response, to contest October election on “bread and butter” issues

    • Friday, 20 January, 2023
      Coal
      Australian coal producers post bumper profits despite China ban

      Whitehaven shares close 6% higher on optimism around economic reopening

    • Thursday, 19 January, 2023
      Jacinda Ardern
      Jacinda Ardern to stand down as New Zealand PM

      Leader who won international acclaim over more than 5 years in office will bow out by February

    • Thursday, 19 January, 2023
      BHP Group Ltd
      BHP says China to ‘stabilise’ commodity demand in 2023

      Beijing has indicated it will resume coal imports from Australia in diplomatic thaw

    • Wednesday, 18 January, 2023
      Australian politics
      Australia strengthens US military ties with $2.1bn Black Hawk order

      Albanese government buys 40 helicopters from Washington to replace Airbus Taipans

    • Monday, 16 January, 2023
      Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd
      Bain Capital prepares to relist Virgin Australia as aviation market recovers

      Airline collapsed after country closed borders during pandemic but was bought out of administration

    • Wednesday, 11 January, 2023
      Renewable energy
      Australian solar project collapses after clash between billionaire backers

      Andrew Forrest and Mike Cannon-Brookes failed to agree funding terms for $21bn Sun Cable plan

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