Australia Targets China’s Influence With Deals in Pacific Islands
by In separate agreements with Nauru, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, Australia is attempting to edge out China’s influence in the region.
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‘Bali Nine’ Drug Smugglers Return to Australia
The men were the last Australians still imprisoned in Indonesia for trying to smuggle heroin in 2005, in a case that became a diplomatic flashpoint …
Australia Signs Security and Economic Treaty With Nauru
In return for financial support, the Pacific island nation of Nauru pledged not to enter any security pacts without Australia’s assent.
CPA Australia Survey: Hong Kong businesses are looking to expand as confidence improves in 2025
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 December 2024 – Hong Kong’s economic outlook and business confidence are set to further improve in …
Australia Bans Social Media for Everyone Under 16
The law sets a minimum age for users of platforms like TikTok, Instagram and X. How the restriction will be enforced online remains an open …
Etihad ends partnership with Virgin Australia
Etihad Airways will discontinue its codeshare agreement with Virgin Australia in June 2025, impacting travelers who have relied on the convenience of booking flights with …
Carta continues with global expansion in Australia to support the country’s local startup and investor ecosystem
The US-based private capital software platform sets up base in Sydney as part of Investment NSW’s efforts to grow New South Wales into a thriving …
First emperor penguin known to reach Australia found alive on tourist beach
An emperor penguin found malnourished far from its Antarctic home on the Australian south coast is being cared for by a wildlife expert, a government …
How Did This Penguin End Up on a Beach in Australia?
“This is the furthest north I’ve heard of an emperor penguin,” an expert said.
Australia announces plan to ban social media for kids under 16
The Australian government announced on Thursday what it described as world-leading legislation that would institute an age limit of 16 years for children to start …