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Stronger Support Needed so Chinese-Australians Can Freely Criticise Beijing: Academic
His comments come in response to Australian journalist Cheng Lei’s concerns that locals have a deep fear of Beijing.
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Anti-Abortion ‘Word Game’ Referred to Authorities for Investigation
A campaign that sought to gamify the debate on abortion by selling parliamentary buzzwords has triggered legal questions and been referred for review.
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Abolish or Keep? The Big Divide Over Payroll Tax
Queensland’s LNP members have voted against payroll tax, but what do the experts think?
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China’s Economic Push in Burma Enables Junta Atrocities: Analysts
The strategy is fueling backlash that now threatens Beijing’s own interests, say experts.
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Mysterious Chinese Heiress Pleads Not Guilty in Major Rolls-Royce Crash
‘Obviously, the matter’s quite tough, and it’s drawn a lot of attention, but we’re getting through it,’ said Michael Korn, Yang Lanlan’s lawyer.
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Is the Transgender Debate a ‘Culture War’ Issue or Does It Matter to Broader Society?
The transgender debate is often categorised as a niche or ‘culture war’ political issue irrelevant to mainstream Australians.
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US Monitoring Russian Ship Operating in International Waters Near Hawaii
The military branch said that, on Oct. 29, it detected a Russian vessel approximately 15 miles south of Oahu, Hawaii.
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ACT Closes Over 20 Public Schools Over Asbestos Concerns in Play Sand
Several ACT schools have been closed—some entirely, others partially—after asbestos-contaminated coloured sand was detected in classrooms.
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Multi-Billion Dollar Climate Program Became a ‘Tick Box Exercise’: Internal Report
Government report flags oversight gaps and unclear benchmarks.
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EU Must Confront Transnational Repression of Human Rights Defenders, Lawmakers Say
The Chinese communist regime is identified as the worst offender, followed by Turkey, Tajikistan, and Russia.
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South Korea Could Get Nuclear Subs 10 Years Earlier Than Australia: Analysts
Submarine building experience, a skilled workforce, and less red tape will likely give the Asian nation an advantage.
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Day in Photos: Teachers’ Strike in Mexico, Anniversary of Terrorist Attacks in France, and World Cheese Awards
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
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US Reaches Framework Trade Deals With Argentina, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Ecuador
The agreements will provide tariff relief on certain goods while opening foreign markets for U.S goods, a senior administration official said.
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Ukraine Orders Audit of All State Enterprises After Nuclear Energy Graft Scandal Erupts
Two high-ranking officials of the Zelenskyy administration have resigned in connection with the scandal.
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House Armed Services Chair Urges Trump Admin to Publicly Disclose Legal Basis for Boat Strikes
U.S. forces have conducted at least 19 strikes on suspected drug trafficking vessels in the waters around Latin America since September.
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BBC Apologizes to Trump for Misleading Viewers With Jan. 6 Speech Edit
The BBC’s Director-General Tim Davie and CEO of News Deborah Turness resigned after the scandal.
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Stronger Support Needed so Chinese-Australians Can Freely Criticise Beijing: Academic
His comments come in response to Australian journalist Cheng Lei’s concerns that locals have a deep fear of Beijing.
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Anti-Abortion ‘Word Game’ Referred to Authorities for Investigation
A campaign that sought to gamify the debate on abortion by selling parliamentary buzzwords has triggered legal questions and been referred for review.
|
Abolish or Keep? The Big Divide Over Payroll Tax
Queensland’s LNP members have voted against payroll tax, but what do the experts think?
|
China’s Economic Push in Burma Enables Junta Atrocities: Analysts
The strategy is fueling backlash that now threatens Beijing’s own interests, say experts.
|
Mysterious Chinese Heiress Pleads Not Guilty in Major Rolls-Royce Crash
‘Obviously, the matter’s quite tough, and it’s drawn a lot of attention, but we’re getting through it,’ said Michael Korn, Yang Lanlan’s lawyer.
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Is the Transgender Debate a ‘Culture War’ Issue or Does It Matter to Broader Society?
The transgender debate is often categorised as a niche or ‘culture war’ political issue irrelevant to mainstream Australians.
|
US Monitoring Russian Ship Operating in International Waters Near Hawaii
The military branch said that, on Oct. 29, it detected a Russian vessel approximately 15 miles south of Oahu, Hawaii.
|
ACT Closes Over 20 Public Schools Over Asbestos Concerns in Play Sand
Several ACT schools have been closed—some entirely, others partially—after asbestos-contaminated coloured sand was detected in classrooms.
|
Multi-Billion Dollar Climate Program Became a ‘Tick Box Exercise’: Internal Report
Government report flags oversight gaps and unclear benchmarks.
|
EU Must Confront Transnational Repression of Human Rights Defenders, Lawmakers Say
The Chinese communist regime is identified as the worst offender, followed by Turkey, Tajikistan, and Russia.
|
South Korea Could Get Nuclear Subs 10 Years Earlier Than Australia: Analysts
Submarine building experience, a skilled workforce, and less red tape will likely give the Asian nation an advantage.
|
Day in Photos: Teachers’ Strike in Mexico, Anniversary of Terrorist Attacks in France, and World Cheese Awards
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
|
US Reaches Framework Trade Deals With Argentina, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Ecuador
The agreements will provide tariff relief on certain goods while opening foreign markets for U.S goods, a senior administration official said.
|
Ukraine Orders Audit of All State Enterprises After Nuclear Energy Graft Scandal Erupts
Two high-ranking officials of the Zelenskyy administration have resigned in connection with the scandal.
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House Armed Services Chair Urges Trump Admin to Publicly Disclose Legal Basis for Boat Strikes
U.S. forces have conducted at least 19 strikes on suspected drug trafficking vessels in the waters around Latin America since September.
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BBC Apologizes to Trump for Misleading Viewers With Jan. 6 Speech Edit
The BBC’s Director-General Tim Davie and CEO of News Deborah Turness resigned after the scandal.
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