Australian Bureau of Statistics

All the leading business media outlets reported yesterday that the price of natural gas in Europe has sharply risen by 40 percent, which is a sign that a chasm of energy uncertainty and insecurity could once again open beneath the old continent.

Australia employment unexpectedly dipped in December following an outsized gain the month before in a sign the red-hot labor market might be cooling, though the jobless rate stayed near five-decade lows.

Celebrations broke out across Australia after a two-month national postal survey came out “overwhelmingly” in favour of legalizing same-sex marriage.
Results released Wednesday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed 61% of the population voted to allow same-sex marriage, with 38% voting against.

Australia has begun sending out ballots for a non-binding vote on support for legalising same-sex marriage, reported BBC. 

The survey does not have the power to change the law but could lead to a vote in parliament.

Australian political leaders, including Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, have said they support the Yes campaign.