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POLITICS1h agoAustralian PM to visit Beijing after China-hosted Apec summit as tensions simmerAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to travel to Beijing next month as Canberra seeks to deepen a relationship which stabilised after years of trade disputes but has been recently complicated by geopolitical tensions. Sources told the South China Morning Post that Albanese would first attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) leaders’ summit in Shenzhen, which runs from November 18 to 19, before travelling to the Chinese capital. It will be Albanese’s third visit to...South China Morning Post
POLITICS10h agoCan Canada, UK and Australia grasp chance offered by US-China rivalry?As middle powers, Australia, Britain and Canada can do more than most other nations to influence global peace in the face of a new great power rivalry between China and the United States. These three nations owe their citizens, and perhaps the wider world, an earnest effort to rise to the challenge of being peacemakers. They have three attributes in common that give them unique potential to be a pivotal force. First is their own shared histories as members of the Anglosphere and therefore close...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoAustralian broadcaster tells rightwing populist One Nation party to stop using Bluey in political cartoonsVideo shows beloved blue heeler in a violent political cartoon featuring Australia’s prime ministerThe Independent World
POLITICS1d ago‘Embarrassment’: Murdoch’s warning to Buti before AI blunder - The West Australian‘Embarrassment’: Murdoch’s warning to Buti before AI blunder The West Australian ‘Extremely disappointed’: WA government seeks reimbursement from Deloitte over flawed university report The Guardian Magic pudding. Deloitte’s three-way $7B uni merger looks more like a takeover Michael West Media WA needs a top-ranking university that can compete for top academic talent. A merger could give us just that The Age Division clouds WA pitch for mega-uni to counter east coast dominance AFRgoogle · australia
POLITICS2d agoStop using Bluey, Australian broadcaster tells Pauline Hanson’s far-right partyAustralia’s national broadcaster ABC called on the far-right One Nation party on Wednesday to stop using children’s TV character Bluey in its political cartoons. Bluey is the popular star of an Australian cartoon series featuring canines navigating childhood and parenting in the suburbs. Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party has come under fire for a 2024 political cartoon depicting Bluey driving a car over an Australian politician. That cartoon in particular has come into the spotlight since a man...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoAustralia considers panic buttons for MPs after attack on Helen HainesPM acknowledges politicians have ‘put up with the threat environment for too long’The Independent World
POLITICS3d agoAustralian judge rejects prisoner's human rights challenge to Vegemite banAndre McKechnie, 55, is serving a life sentence for murder. He took his battle for the salty, sticky, black-brown byproduct of brewing beer to the court last year. He argued being refused Vegemite breached the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act.NPR News
POLITICS4d agoAustralian minister says he is being followed after bullet etched with ‘RAT’ left on carThe former firefighter and Labor member for Frankston in Victoria found the bullet on the bonnet of his carThe Independent World
POLITICS4d agoAustralian parliament pays tribute to Helen Haines as PM Albanese condemns increasing ‘rage and aggression’Helen Haines was critically injured last week in an alleged act of political violenceThe Independent World
POLITICS4d ago60 Minutes Transcript: Australia's under-16 social media banAustralia, concerned over social media's impact on kids, placed restrictions for children under 16 on many major platforms. It's too soon to say if the law's working, but it's now a global test case.CBS News
POLITICS4d agoAustralia's social media ban for kids a global test case, even as it faces challenges | 60 MinutesAustralia, concerned over social media's impact on kids, placed restrictions for children under 16 on many major platforms. It's too soon to say if the law's working, but it's now a global test case.CBS News
POLITICS5d agoAustralia’s treasurer says middle powers should co-operate to avoid being hostage to geopoliticsJim Chalmers argues economic security and bolstering supply chains would benefit consumersFinancial Times
POLITICS6d agoAustralian MP's condition improves after alleged car attackThe independent MP is now in a serious but stable condition, according to the Melbourne hospital.BBC World
POLITICS6d agoStaff of another Australian lawmaker threatened in officeThis article reports that staff of another Australian lawmaker received threats in their office. It is important as it indicates potential security concerns and threats against political figures in Australia.californiatelegraph.com · United States
POLITICS6d agoAustralian man charged with threatening another lawmaker staffAn Australian man has been charged with threatening a staff member of a lawmaker. This indicates legal action taken in response to a threat involving a political figure's office.afghanistannews.net · Afghanistan
POLITICS6d agoStaff of another Australian lawmaker threatened in officeStaff members of an Australian lawmaker have been threatened in their office, marking another instance of such incidents. This raises concerns about the safety and security of political personnel.iranherald.com · Iran
POLITICS6d agoStaff of another Australian lawmaker threatened in officeStaff of an Australian lawmaker received threats in their office. This event highlights concerns about the safety of political staff and democratic processes.zimbabwestar.com · Zimbabwe
POLITICS6d agoAndrés Gregorio, brother of Iván Duque, will be ambassador to AustraliaEl actual diplomático, Diego Cadena Montenegro, no fue avisado del recambio. Duque Márquez ya había sido secretario en El Vaticano. The post Andrés Gregorio, hermano de Iván Duque, será embajador en Australia appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICSOct 23Jack Waterford | Helen Haines is unique among Australian politicians | Namoi Valley IndependentThis article features Jack Waterford's commentary on Helen Haines, highlighting her unique qualities among Australian politicians. It likely provides an assessment of her political standing or approach.nvi.com.au · Australia
POLITICSOct 23Jack Waterford | Helen Haines is unique among Australian politicians | The Advocate - HepburnThis article features commentary by Jack Waterford on Helen Haines, describing her as unique among Australian politicians. It offers an assessment of a notable figure in Australian politics.hepburnadvocate.com.au · Australia
POLITICSOct 23Jack Waterford | Helen Haines is unique among Australian politicians | Tenterfield StarThis article features commentary on Helen Haines, highlighting her unique qualities among Australian politicians. It provides insights into political figures and their characteristics.tenterfieldstar.com.au · Australia
POLITICSOct 23Jack Waterford | Helen Haines is unique among Australian politicians | Bega District NewsAn opinion piece by Jack Waterford asserts that Helen Haines possesses unique qualities among Australian politicians. This is a commentary on political figures within Australia.begadistrictnews.com.au · Australia
POLITICSOct 23Jack Waterford | Helen Haines is unique among Australian politicians | Mudgee GuardianAn article discusses the unique qualities of Helen Haines among Australian politicians. This provides commentary on a specific political figure and the political landscape.mudgeeguardian.com.au · Australia
POLITICSOct 22Parliamentarian in Australia still critical after losing both legscaribbeanherald.com · United States