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Australia's new PM shifts focus to domestic woes after Quad trip

New prime minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday Australia faces significant economic headwinds, turning his attention to domestic affairs after a first few days in office dominated by international security.

Reuters

China wants closer security, trade links with the Pacific

Leaked document shows China will call for more police, security, and telecom cooperation at upcoming summit with region.

Al Jazeera

What deals is China pursuing in the Pacific and why is everyone so worried?

China’s foreign minister is embarking on a grand tour of Pacific nations amid western concerns about Beijing’s ambitions for the region

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Stan’s Dropping A New True Crime Doco About One Of Australia’s Most Notorious Serial Killers

The Frankston serial killer terrorised locals in the 90s.

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Fragments of a dying comet might put on a spectacular show next week – or pass by without a trace

As Earth orbits the Sun, it ploughs through dust and debris left behind by comets and asteroids. That debris gives birth to meteor showers – which can be one of nature’s most amazing spectacles.

The Conversation

EXPLAINER: What's at stake for China on South Pacific visit?

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi is visiting South Pacific nations amid concerns over Beijing's growing military and diplomatic presence in the region

The Independent UK

Why 2022's 'Seinfeld' election outcome will challenge Australian democracy

Both major parties ran small-target and lacklustre election campaigns, writes John Tierney.

Newcastle Herald

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Dick Johnson Racing extends Shell deal

Dick Johnson Racing has extended its naming rights sponsorship deal with Viva Energy Australia and the Shell V-Power brand.

Motorsport

Australia’s #1 Pub Order Has Been Determined Which Helps Quell My Eternal Menu Panic

It's pretty crumby, if you ask me.

Pedestrian.tv

The stories of Australia’s stolen generations were told 25 years ago – did they fall on deaf ears?

A quarter of a century after the Bringing Them Home report the burden of disadvantage on survivors, their families and communities is yet to be addressed

The Guardian - AU

Chinese-Australian Voters Ditched The Libs In Droves After All That Anti-China Scaremongering

Some of the Liberal Party’s biggest losses this election were in seats with big Chinese-Australian voter populations so it looks like all the anti-China rhetoric did some damage. What a surprise.The voter swing away from the Liberal Party in some inner Sydney and Melbourne suburbs home to many Chinese-Australian residents…

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Rare Aboriginal art to return to Australia after Victorian government chips in $500,000 at last minute

Two works from 1897 by Wurundjeri artist William Barak purchased at auction in New York

The Guardian - AU

Refugees freed on six-month Australian visas live ‘life in limbo’

Refugees who arrived by boat years ago are supposed to make plans to leave but most have nowhere to go.

Al Jazeera

China, Australia vie for Pacific influence with duelling visits

China and Australia launched competing Pacific visits on Thursday, with China's foreign minister expressing hope that ties with the Solomon Islands can be a regional model, while his counterpart said Canberra will be a partner that doesn't come with strings attached.

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‘Everyday life now’: Sydney reels from organised crime turf war

Police swoop on drug gangs in Australia’s biggest city but lawyers fear changes to law leave minorities vulnerable.

The Guardian - AU

Australian households face steep power bill increases as generation costs soar

Customers in NSW could see power bill increases of up to 18%, South Australia almost 20% and parts of Queensland could see rises of 12%

AAP

Morrison back to being 'quiet Australian'

Former prime minister Scott Morrison says he "looking forward to being a dad again" following the coalition's defeat but has no plans to leave federal politics.

The Guardian - AU

Duelling diplomacy in the Pacific should dispel the notion of a China-Australia reset

However much either side tempers their rhetoric, regional competition is the name of the game

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The Guardian - AU

Labor one seat from claiming majority as Liberals launch review of election defeat – as it happened

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WA industries are big polluters, and Labor's 2030 emissions target could hit them hard

Green groups say Australia's biggest polluters have been allowed far too much "wriggle room" under a scheme designed to lower carbon emissions. But will things be any different the new federal government?

ABC News

Bega council's refusal to say sorry to Stolen Generations and the lessons for Australia's reconciliation journey

On the 25th anniversary of the Bringing Them Home report, Bega council's rocky road to reconciliation shows how the community often has to take the lead.

The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: US reeling after mass shooting, France’s ‘huge hopes’, Miiesha finds her voice

Thursday: ‘You are all doing nothing,’ Texas governor told after worst attack on a school since Sandy Hook. Plus: what’s the deal with vitamin D?

ABC News

Racism remains rife towards Chinese-Australians, more than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic

Research shows almost one in five Chinese-Australians are experiencing racist attacks, more than two years after the COVID-19 pandemic began.

ABC News

Federal election: Labor is one seat away from majority government, with four electorates in doubt — as it happened

Labor has won 75 seats from Saturday's federal election and needs just one more to govern in its own right.

The Conversation

I am a climate scientist – and this is my plea to our newly elected politicians

The 2022 federal election will go down in history as Australia’s climate change election.

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