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While Australia's primary regional focus has to be Papua New Guinea, it is absolutely critical that we do not neglect the rest of the Pacific and especially the South Pacific. It is beyond coincidence that China is very active in the countries in our immediate region – PNG, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Fiji. All have signed up to the "Belt and Road" program which China is effectively, and in instances ruthlessly, to tie the governments of the region to China – principally by "concessional loans" for infrastructure, education, health, communications and other public services. Advertisement...

Paceman gets his first proper opportunity to lead at senior level and wants to implement lessons learned from those who have led him in the past

Israel began its COVID 19 vaccination program in December and now leads the world in coverage, with over 20% of the population having received two doses of the Pfizer jab. There is now early evidence that vaccinations are having an effect on case numbers and hospitalisations.

You can take a scenic day trip from Melbourne to Antarctica this summer And be back home before bedtime By Advertising While Australia's borders remain indefinitely closed to international travel, there's still one way you can leave the country for a truly adventurous vacay – if only for a day.  You can now book your highly sought-after seat on a charter flight making its scenic way to Antarctica with travel operator, Antarctica Flights. How, you ask? Flights to Antarctica are classified as 'domestic' – so you won't even need to take your passport with you. The flight will soar across...

Latrell Mitchell has thrown his support behind a new version of Advance Australia Fair with lyrics that better reflect the nation's indigenous cultures.  The song was performed by Aboriginal performer Kutcha Edward during a live theatre production in 2013 but has gained popularity after a video of the performance was shared by Indigenous fashion label Clothing The Gap on Monday. A number of well-known Australians pledged their support by commenting on the post, including paralympic swimmer Monique Murphy, netball player Courtney Bruce and Indigenous reality TV star Telv Williams. Vocal anthe...