Governmentâs insular and retrograde move
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BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE
Governmentâs insular and retrograde move
With its anachronistic mentality of the Cold War, the Morrison government has cancelled Victorianâs Belt and Road agreement with the Chinese government, as well as two Victorian government education agreements (The Age, 22/4). Foreign Minister Marise Payneâs declaration they they are âinconsistent with Australiaâs foreign policy or adverse to our foreign relationsâ has soured any hope of a gentle rapprochement with our largest trading partner and a healing of the political rift. Her assertion that China would not retaliate is naive at best.
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Five rescued in early morning water callout after boat hits Manukau Bar
21 Apr, 2021 10:52 PM
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The Manukau Bar is a dangerous spot and just last month four people were rescued from a sinking boat in the same area. Photo / File
The Manukau Bar is a dangerous spot and just last month four people were rescued from a sinking boat in the same area. Photo / File
NZ Herald
By: Nikki Preston
A group of five boaties sparked an early morning water rescue after their vessel hit the notoriously dangerous Manukau Bar and water started pouring onboard.
Police Maritime, the Eagle and Auckland Westpac Rescue helicopters and Coastguard responded to the vessel s distress call at about 3.30am on Wednesday, a police media spokesperson said.