A senior Chinese diplomat has blamed Australia for hurting the relationship between the two countries in a bizarre speech in Canberra.
Deputy head of mission Wang Xining, rattled off a diatribe of Communist Party propaganda at the National Press Club on Wednesday, warning Australia that China is like an ox, not a cow .
The Wolf Warrior diplomat told the confused crowd that in Chinese tradition the ox represents strength, resilience and perseverance and is a sign of good fortune. We, Chinese, love to present and describe ourselves, as hardworking cattle – like ox, Mr Wang said. We like to share our yoke with all partners to plough through the difficulties caused by Covid-19. but at the same time China is not a cow.
April 19, 2021
Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet system is poised to foster some positive change among students in rural Australia. As per a recent press release, Starlink will be powering Project Halo, a program from Australian telecom provider NetVault and noted software maker Cisco aimed at providing a regional school with a AU$100,000 grant towards the buildout of a world-class communications system.
This would be one of the first times that Starlink would be deployed to a community in Australia. The satellite-based internet system’s deployment in NetVault and Cisco’s project would be an excellent way to demonstrate Starlink’s potential as well, especially since applications for the program are open to any school located at least 50 km from their closest capital city.
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The Federal Government is splashing the cash in an attempt to improve telecommunication standards across Central Queensland.
Under a $90 million program, people living and working in Benaraby, Bluff, Dingo and Duaringa can look forward to place-based solutions to digital connectivity issues.
Flynn MP Ken O’Dowd on Monday announced the details of the project, which will be issued through a range of mobile and broadband services.
“I’m thrilled that residents and businesses will enjoy the benefits and opportunities that improved digital connectivity brings,” Mr O’Dowd said.
“This project in Flynn will provide people in that community with access to improved broadband services and data, delivering fast, affordable and reliable connectivity.
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New projects improving digital connectivity in rural Australia
More than 80 rural communities across Australia will soon benefit from better digital connectivity with the Morrison McCormack Government today announcing the successful projects funded under the Regional Connectivity Program (RCP).
The $90 million program is delivering 81 place-based solutions to digital connectivity issues in the regions through a range of mobile and broadband services, including a wireless network for the Gundagai, Cootamundra and Snowy Valleys areas in NSW.
Together with co-contributions from funding recipients, state, territory and local governments, regional businesses and community development organisations, these projects will deliver new investment through improved connectivity totalling more than $180 million.