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Former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd speaks at an event at in Washington in 2022. Photo: AFP

Politics

Australia’s envoy Kevin Rudd gets ominous hint from ex-Trump aide on his future

Rudd has deleted his anti-Trump social media posts, including one describing him as ‘the most destructive president in history’.

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‘Why would you do that?’: Palau accuses China of ‘uninvited’ maritime intrusions

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‘It was wrong’: New Zealand apologises to 200,000 victims of state, church abuse

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Australasia

As Chinese banks circle, Australia pushes ANZ to stay in Pacific island nations

For years, Western banks have been closing branches throughout the South Pacific. State-owned Bank of China has shown it’s eager to step in.

A Bank of China branch in China. The state-owned institution has been exploring options in Nauru and Papua New Guinea. Photo: Shutterstock
A Bank of China branch in China. The state-owned institution has been exploring options in Nauru and Papua New Guinea. Photo: Shutterstock

Australasia

First emperor penguin known to reach Australia found on tourist beach

Adult male was found on a popular tourist beach in temperate southwest Australia – about 3,500km north of its Antarctic home’s icy waters.

Diplomacy

As Apec opens, the largest figure in attendance is not even there: Donald Trump

The US president-elect and his preference to shed, not support, multilateral institutions cast a looming shadow over Lima this week.

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Australasia

British chef pulls children’s book from sale after causing offence in Australia

Jamie Oliver’s ‘Billy and the Epic Escape’ was criticised for employing tropes and stereotypes about Indigenous Australians.

British chef Jamie Oliver. Photo: Picture Alliance / Axel Heimken / dpa

Australasia

Australia to ban children under 16 from social media: ‘real harm to kids’

The proposed age limit would be among the world’s strictest measures targeting children.

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Children in Australia under the age of 16 will be banned from social media as part of a push to protect young people’s mental health, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, with firms involved required to enforce the new regulations or face potential fines. Photo: TNS
Children in Australia under the age of 16 will be banned from social media as part of a push to protect young people’s mental health, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, with firms involved required to enforce the new regulations or face potential fines. Photo: TNS

Economics

Higher education: why are more schools in Asia favouring high-rise buildings?

Among them, three junior colleges in Singapore will move to new campuses in 2028 and occupy smaller sites with blocks up to 12 storeys.

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Australasia

Australia ‘confident’ Trump won’t torpedo Aukus submarine deal

Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the pact had bipartisan support and that both countries were eager to see a ‘stable’ Asia-Pacific region.

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Global Economy

China, Australia sign avocado agreement at Shanghai expo amid warming ties

Australia’s avocado trade association and China’s trade body signed an agreement at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Wednesday.

Avocados Australia and the China Chamber of Commerce of Import & Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce & Animal By-Products signed a memorandum of understanding at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Wednesday. Photo: Mandy Zuo

Australasia

Migrants can’t be forced to wear tracking bracelets Australian high court rules

The court found that these restrictions amounted to punishment, which can only be imposed by judges, not lawmakers.

People walk outside the High Court building in Canberra, Australia. Photo: AP
People walk outside the High Court building in Canberra, Australia. Photo: AP

China Business

Exclusive | Friends again, Australia sends largest trade group to Shanghai fair

Almost 70 per cent of the businesses in Australia’s group represent the food and beverage sector.

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South Asia

India worries over Canada’s temple vandalism amid New Zealand’s mosque arson

Hindu temples in Canada and Australia have been vandalised in recent weeks, while a mosque in Auckland was set alight on Tuesday.

Australasia

Australia scraps multibillion dollar military satellite project

The project for a single orbit satellite with Lockheed Martin had been cancelled, the Australian Department of Defence said on Monday.

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A next-generation Vulcan rocket developed by Lockheed Martin and Boeing is test launched in the US last month. Photo: Reuters

Australasia

Australia to slash billions off student debt amid cost of living pressures

Australia’s prime minister also announced plans to make medicines cheaper and help make rent more affordable.

Australia announced new measures to help students struggling with debt and other cost of living issues. Photo: AFP
Australia announced new measures to help students struggling with debt and other cost of living issues. Photo: AFP

Politics

Tech warning a sign of New Zealand’s ‘hardened’ stance towards China: analysts

Warning shows Wellington’s reluctance to be seen as ‘a point of vulnerability’ in tech transfer amid growing China-West rift, experts say.

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Australasia

New Zealand waves goodbye to its giant ‘monster’ hand sculpture

The 16-feet (5 metres) creation with an unsmiling human face has provoked a myriad of emotions – from horror and revulsion to delight.

World

Hong Kong’s green vehicle transition, Australia seeks Chinese cars: 7 EV reads

From companies like Huawei and Xiaomi venturing into the EV market to Tesla facing delays in China, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.

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Australasia

Australia to boost missile stockpiles, citing China’s ICBM test

The Indo-Pacific region is on the cusp of a new missile age, Australia’s defence industry minister said, vowing more domestic production.

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Missiles are fired from US military Himars launchers at a firing range in northern Australia during joint drills last year. Photo: AFP
Missiles are fired from US military Himars launchers at a firing range in northern Australia during joint drills last year. Photo: AFP

Australasia

Mother collecting child from school in Australia crashes into fence, killing 1

The 40-year-old mother was making a U-turn when she crashed through a fence and into an outdoor table where five children were seated.

Global Economy

Scrapping of punitive tariffs sparks surge in Chinese imports of Australian wine

Australia’s share of China’s imported wine market plunged to 0.06 per cent last year from 37 per cent in 2019.

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Australasia

Australia’s PM flies into storm of controversy over free Qantas flight upgrades

A new book reveals Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s cosy ties to Australia’s flag carrier, raising questions about conflicts of interest.

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A Qantas plane takes off from Kingsford Smith International Airport in Sydney. Photo: Reuters
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