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Chinese-language media groups in Australia actively self-censor over fears staff, and family members could face reprisals from Beijing. ...

It’s a gas, gas, gas: How Aussie richlisters plan to unlock a fracking fortune in the NT We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss May 29, 2021 The Beetaloo basin, which lies 600km south of Darwin, has the “potential to rival the world’s biggest and best gas resources,” according to the federal government. Save Normal text size Very large text size In June 2018, federal politician Jane Hume rose in the Senate to hail the recipients of that yea...

Push for criminal age raise has in principle support One government has backed away from raising the age of criminal consent, despite reports attorneys-generals from across the nation are backing the move. Crime by THOMAS MORGAN Premium Content Subscriber only NT senator Sam McMahon has cited kids "knowing what they are doing" as a reason why the Territory should leave the age of criminal responsibility at 10, as the government indicates it supports r...

Fifth year of high school could be an option for some Washington state students Senate passes bill allowing ‘bridge year’ for high school students Senate passed a bill that would allow high school students set to graduate this year or next to stay in school for an additional year to catch up on learning and participate in missed extracurricular activities. SEATTLE - What if there was a way that seniors in high school could make 2020 disappear from their transcripts? The possibility of a do...

BBC News Published image captionSenator Steve Pallett will act as the Progress Partys interim leader Islanders will be able to vote for a new political party in Jersey at the 2022 General Election. The Progress Party has launched itself as a "grass roots" group with members "actively encouraged to participate in developing policy and decision making". It will join Reform Jersey as one of two political parties in the island. Senator Steve Pallett will serve as the partys interim leader, with fe...

Monica Commends Catholic Church for brokering peace amongst Umahi, Anyim and Egwu .... Congratulates Ogbuoji for resolving to unite with Umahi By The Nigerian Voice Listen to article Technical Adviser to Governor Umahi on Media, Lady Monica Chidinma Ada Eze has commended the efforts of the Catholic Church in resolving the fuss among her boss who doubles as Chairman, South/East Governors Forum, Dave Umahi and two other key political leaders of Ebonyi State; former Senate President, Senator Piu...

HEADLINES & GLOBAL NEWS By   Dec 17, 2020 05:50 AM EST A report says that the largest Chinese media outlets have connections to the Chinese Communist Party. These concerns are serious as Beijing gets more active in a propaganda war as it fights a military standoff in South China Sea. The influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is the most dangerous force at play in many countries. Australia has confirmed that Chinese-language media is partial to Beijings interests. It seems the communis...

Half of Australia’s Largest Chinese Media Outlets Linked to Beijing’s United Front: Report A new report has confirmed long-standing concerns that Australia’s Chinese-language media landscape is dominated by outlets “friendly towards the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).” “The influence environment” by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) analysed the content, political stances, business ties, and management structures of 24 of the largest Chinese-language media (print and...