China relations: US' Australia value greater than any other time in decades, Mike Green says
Australia is at “the pointy end of the spear” in the confrontation with China, the new head of the US Studies Centre in Sydney says.
Source: theage.com.au
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Britain's new diplomatic strategy to counter Russia, China revealed in speech by James Cleverly
Without implicitly saying so, James Cleverly acknowledged that the human rights records of some countries would not be a precondition for creating a long-term relationship.
Source: theage.com.au
Labor's energy plan could go beyond price cap in 'declaration of war' on the industry
Energy producers fear price controls will last beyond a temporary cap negotiated last week after a long-term “reasonable price provision” was included in a consultation paper.
Source: watoday.com.au
China COVID cases rise as Beijing prepares for winter surge
Authorities have pinned their hopes on the Omicron strain being less severe than previous variants. But winter is “the worst time to fight the battle”.
Source: brisbanetimes.com.au
Local government: How gag orders, fewer meetings and secret arbitrations are stifling Melbourne's councils
Lack of transparency, restrictions on ratepayer questions and impenetrable freedom-of-information requests: welcome to local council.
Source: theage.com.au