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How Japan, U.S. will lead amid global disarray / Defense budget boost becomes Kishida's 'international pledge'

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has wrapped up a busy few days for Japanese diplomacy. Kishida met with U.S. President Joe Biden, who was on an official trip to Asia, and hosted a Quad summit with Biden and the leaders of Australia and India. These meetings came as the international order…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

China's Pacific plan seen as regional strategic game-changer

When China signed a security pact with the Solomon Islands in April it raised concerns from the U.S. and its allies that Beijing may be seeking a military outpost in the South Pacific, an area of traditional American naval dominance

The Independent UK

Emmanuel Macron agrees to 'rebuild' France-Australia ties during phone call with Anthony Albanese

French President Emmanuel Macron and new Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have spoken on the phone, vowing to "rebuild a relationship … [of] trust" after ties were strained over a scrapped $90 billion submarine deal.

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Grandad builds an entire house after teaching himself the skills needed online

Anthony Launer built his dream home in two years just by watching YouTube tutorials to teach himself the skills needed - and his home even has a retro 50s-themed room

Daily Mirror

Boxer Ebanie Bridges forced to defend social media post after school shooting

Bantamweight world champion Bridges posted a message mocking a fan for their tweet about gun control, and was forced to correct the record in a tweet the following day

Daily Mirror

Mariia's journey: from war to welcoming arms in the Hunter

The Year 4 student from Odessa has captured the hearts of her new community

Newcastle Herald

New Australian government releases Sri Lankan family from immigration detention

Australia's new government said on Friday it would give temporary visas to a Sri Lankan asylum seeker family held in immigration detention since 2019, a step towards closure of one of the country's most controversial migration cases.

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Japan to Resume Tourism in June; Only Packaged Tour for Now

Japan will open its borders to foreign tourists in June for the first time since imposing tight pandemic travel restrictions about two years ago, but only for package tours for now, the prime minister said Thursday. Beginning June 10, Japan will allow the entry of people on tours with fixed…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Nick Kyrgios shames gym goer with sneaky photo as star claims he's 'embarrassed'

Tennis bad boy Nick Kyrgios couldn't hide his second-hand embarrassment after witnessing a trainer who stripped off one layer too many, commenting it could happen "only in Australia"

Daily Mirror

Today's rugby news as disgraced Israel Folau and two All Blacks superstars all switch to same country in game-changing move

The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Matthew Mott reveals Andrew Symonds came close to playing for England over Australia

The then-teenager was offered a place on the England A tour of Pakistan in 1995 after scoring four centuries for Gloucestershire

The Independent UK

3 ways the Albanese government can turn Australia into a renewable energy superpower – without leaving anyone behind

Australians will bear yet another blow to our cost of living in July when electricity prices will surge up to 18.3%, which amounts to over A$250 per year in some cases.

The Conversation

The ‘Biloela family’ are going home – but what will Labor do with thousands of other asylum seekers in limbo in Australia?

The long-running case of the “Biloela family” has taken a step forward, after the new Labor government confirmed they would be allowed to return home to Queensland.

The Conversation

Australia holiday horror as tourist boat hits rocks injuring more than 20 at beauty spot

A tourist boat 'hit the rocks' during an early-morning tour at Horizontal Falls, off Australia's Kimberley coast, at just after 7am today, with injured passengers airlifted to hospital

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Australia Urges Pacific Nations to Shun China Security Deals

Australia urged South Pacific nations to spurn China's attempts to extend its security reach across the region Friday, seeking to fend off a high-level charm offensive by Beijing. Foreign Minister Penny Wong was in Fiji on her first solo visit, seeking to woo island states after the Solomon Islands took…

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Priya Murugappan Called For The New Govt To ‘Make A Change To The Lives’ Of Every Refugee

"All refugees are survivors. They need hope."

The Guardian - AU

Murugappan family to return to Biloela on bridging visas

Tamil family can return to Queensland town while their immigration status is resolved, Labor’s Jim Chalmers says

ABC News

Coonawarra wineries hope Labor can repair lucrative markets lost amid China trade tension

Vignerons from one of Australia's iconic red wine regions are optimistic that the change in government will lead to improved relations and the removal of crushing tariffs on exports.

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Banned traders warn Labor government, all industries against reliance on China

Australia has never before relied so much on China for its trading wealth. However, as the devastated rock lobster industry can attest, the Asian giant can lose its appetite overnight.

The Guardian - AU

Penny Wong urges Pacific nations to weigh up ‘consequences’ of China security offers

Australia wants to show region it is a reliable partner, says foreign minister, and to make up for a ‘lost decade on climate action’

ABC News

New Foreign Minister Penny Wong makes pitch to Pacific nations during visit to Fiji

On her first visit to a Pacific nation as incoming Foreign Minister, Penny Wong makes a public pitch to maintain Australia's influence in the region.

Reuters

Australia warns against Pacific security pact as China says interference will fail

Australia's foreign minister Penny Wong warned on a visit to Fiji on Friday that there were regional consequences to the Solomon Islands' security pact with China, after her Chinese counterpart said interference in the deal would fail.

ABC News

Shepparton plants largest number of trees for One Tree Per Child initiative, in global milestone

Gardening Australia guru Costa helps Shepparton celebrate planting its 100,000th tree for the One Tree Per Child initiative.

The Conversation

I have mild COVID – should I take the antiviral Paxlovid?

The COVID medication Paxlovid has been available in Australia on the Pharmaceuticals Benefits Scheme (PBS) since the start of May, with eligible patients directed to talk to their GP for a prescription.

ABC News

Plans to take West Australian barramundi to the world with Kimberley farm fish expansion

Western Australian barramundi could soon be a more common feature on international menus after a Singaporean fish producer announced major expansion plans for its Kimberley fish farm.

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