A conference dedicated to digital currencies will be held to coincide with the G20 Leaders' Summit in Brisbane.
About $9m in bitcoin may be sold by the Australian government following the sentencing of a Silk Road user.
Launceston, Tasmania, hopes to put itself on the map with a bitcoin-based economy supported by local businesses and government.
New Australian exchange Independent Reserve says its regulatory compliance and stable location will appeal to customers seeking security.
Brisbane police have raided a cafe with ties to a biker gang, seizing a bitcoin ATM during the operation.
Bitcoin Group is planning an IPO on the Australian stock market, hoping to raise $20m for mining.
The Australian Senate is to hold an inquiry into digital currencies, as industry representatives call for tax clarity.
Bitcoin early adopter and entrepreneur Leo Treasure has offered a reward after losing nearly $280k to a hacker.
Bitcoin ATM maker Diamond Circle has installed its first cashless bitcoin kiosk in Queensland, Australia.
CoinJar has announced that, after an initial charge, it will ask no fees for using its bitcoin debit card.
CoinJar is testing a bitcoin debit card for use at ATMs and over 800,000 retail terminals across Australia.
DigitalBTC has released the first set of financial results for a publicly listed bitcoin company, reporting US$4m revenue.
The Australian government's business information portal now includes a 'Bitcoin for Business' page with guides on usage and taxation.
The Australian Tax Office has issued guidelines on how it will tax bitcoin, displeasing some in the local industry.
A New Zealand bitcoin ATM operator is the latest to fall victim to the banking industry's digital currency barriers.