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Australia's foreign minister to meet counterpart in China

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong says she will meet with her counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing this week as Australia and China mark 50 years of diplomatic relations

The Independent UK

Tasmanian cricket fan so distracted by quick wickets he almost steps on tiger snake

A cricket fan says he was so engrossed in Australia losing a few quick wickets against South Africa that he almost missed the tiger snake which had come into his kitchen.

ABC News

Why is it so cold in Sydney and Melbourne and what will Christmas Day weather be like near me?

It's been unseasonably cold across parts of Australia this month but forecasts show a barbecue under the sun could still be on the cards for Christmas Day.

ABC News

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Rafter a keen observer as Kyrgios returns

Tennis great Pat Rafter will be as keen an observer as every other fan when Nick Kyrgios breaks a three-year exile to represent Australia at the United Cup.

AAP

Labor’s delay on public schools funding deal a ‘betrayal’ of disadvantaged students, advocates say

Australia’s education minister Jason Clare says government still committed to schools getting 100% ‘fair funding’

The Guardian - AU

Wong to visit Beijing as 'strategic dialogue' restarts in new breakthrough in Australia-China relations

Australia’s relations with China will take another major step forward this week with Foreign Minister Penny Wong travelling to Beijing for the resumption of the bilateral Foreign and Strategic Dialogue, which has been on hold since 2018.

The Conversation

Travelling around Australia this summer? Here's how to know if the water is safe to drink

Australians are fortunate to have access to safe and healthy drinking water in our towns and cities, which is acknowledged as a basic human need globally. Sadly, the World Health Organization estimates about 2 billion people across the world are not so lucky.

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Australia foreign minister to visit China as diplomatic ties improve

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong will visit China this week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday, signalling an improvement in diplomatic relations between Beijing and Canberra.

Reuters

Wong to visit China for diplomatic talks

Australia's foreign minister has been invited to visit China this week to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

AAP

Greens lambast Labor for failing to offer extra funding for global nature deal at Cop15

While other countries have made additional pledges, Australia criticised for failing to offer more than its budget commitments

The Guardian - AU

Foreign Minister Penny Wong to make first ministerial visit to Beijing since China froze diplomatic relations with Australia

Penny Wong will on Wednesday become the first Australian minister to visit Beijing in China since 2019.

ABC News

Penny Wong to travel to China this week for 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations

Trip by Australia’s foreign affairs minister comes as tensions ease between two trading partners

The Guardian - AU

Connection to Country has role in climate adaptation

Building resilience by sharing Indigenous knowledge on climate change strategies can benefit all Australians.

360info

'Sensational' weather ahead as Canberra gets summer for Christmas

Summer weather arriving just in time for Christmas with warmth on the way.

The Canberra Times

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AAP

Gabba Test pitch comes under scrutiny

Australia's first Test against South Africa lasted just two days, with the Gabba pitch set to come under scrutiny from the International Cricket Council.

ABC News

A-League boss Danny Townsend says sport will not bow to 'barbaric' behaviour as sanctions loom for Melbourne Victory

APL CEO Danny Townsend breaks his silence on the Melbourne pitch invasion as Football Australia serves Victory with a show-cause notice.

AAP

Warne to be honoured at Boxing Day Test

Shane Warne will be honoured with a series of tributes at the MCG when Australia take on South Africa in the Boxing Day Test.

AAP

Offshore wind farm zone a 'game changer'

Victoria's south coast will become home to turbine projects with the heavy winds of the Bass Strait offering plenty of wild weather to power Australian homes.

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Pomona Family Medical forced to close as national GP shortage bites regional Queensland towns

As Australia struggles through a national GP shortage, at least 3,500 patients from one closing clinic have been suddenly forced to find a new doctor.

AAP

Plibersek fights reef listing at summit

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has lauded Australia's progress from environmental "laggard to leader" as nations agree on a nature protection framework.

ABC News

WA's cost of living crisis hitting families hard this Christmas

The festive season is a trying time for many West Australians like Jeanie Barbagiovanni — and with the state in the midst of a cost of living crisis, this year shapes as tougher than others.

Newcastle Herald

Greens 'still safe' after spinach recall: peak industry body

Australians can rest assured leafy greens still on supermarket shelves are safe, after potentially contaminated spinach products were recalled, a peak industry body says.

AAP

COVID-19 vaccinations saved Aust $181b

Australia's COVID-19 vaccination rollout not only saved lives but led to an overall estimated $181 billion benefit to the wider economy, new modelling shows.

ABC News

No Christmas joy for rescue dog Kumquat, stranded overseas as his 'family' frets in Australia

The Australian "family" of a rescue pooch from China are heartbroken they won't be reunited with his "cute little corgi booty" for Christmas, so they're making do with video calls.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Argentina wins World Cup, search for Victorian pitch invaders, warning not to seek out hallucinogenic spinach

In today’s newsletter: Lionel Messi leads Argentina to World Cup glory; statements reveal RSLs in Victoria made more than $163m from gambling while providing just $8.4m in donations, gifts and sponsorships

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