- November 24th, 2024
Australia's annual Climate Change Statement warns that extreme weather seasons are increasing the risk of sabotage on its energy systems, putting them at risk of being exploited by hostile actors. The statement suggests that the threshold for damage to energy...
Australia's inflation rate dropped from 5.6% to 4.9% in October, marking the first time it has been below 5% in 20 months. The Australian Bureau of Statistics' figures are based on a newer monthly measure of annual inflation, which was...
The proposed preferential trade agreement between Australia and the European Union (EU) has been suspended after five years of negotiations. The failure is partly due to the current times, with liberal trade policy retreating and government-fueled industrial policy on the...
In May 2022, the Haiwangxing, a Chinese navy Type 815 electronic surveillance ship, sailed near Australia's Harold E. Holt naval communication station, showcasing China's willingness to eavesdrop on allied communications. This raised concerns in Canberra, similar to those in New...
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Joe Biden recently unveiled a multi-billion-dollar plan to strengthen Australia's domestic minerals industry, aiming to address supply chain vulnerabilities and counter China's market dominance. However, the investment was framed as key to...
CANBERRA, Australia Australia's failed referendum on the Indigenous Voice has halted the government's plans to cut the nation's constitutional ties to Britain's King Charles III. The referendum would have established an Indigenous advisory body to Parliament. The loss has reduced...
WILTON, Australia Chinese property giant Country Garden has stalled several overseas developments, including the stalled Wilton Greens project in Sydney. The project, which promises shady streets, sporting fields, bike paths, parks, and a new local school, is one of several...
Fly season is a time for appreciation for the diverse and essential insects we share our world with. With almost a million species worldwide and 30,000 in Australia, the warm weather offers an opportunity to appreciate these creatures. Bush flies,...
The Voice referendum resulted in a defeat, similar to several other proposals since the Federation that became buried in contention, partisanship, and opportunism. The "yes" side's clean sweep of the states has occurred before, with a quarter of all referendum...
The US is concerned about the geopolitical complications posed by China's expanding presence in the Pacific over the past decade. To ensure meaningful commitment to the region, Washington must prioritize gaining the trust of Pacific Island countries, as they play...
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