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The Guardian - AU · Nov 2, 2023

The 'drums of war' are receding, but Anthony Albanese still faces many uncertainties on his trip to China

Fifty years ago this week, Prime Minister Gough Whitlam visited the People’s Republic of China, establishing a relationship that has become mutually beneficial in terms of economic growth and development to both China and Australia.

The Conversation · Nov 2, 2023

Bill Hayden remembered for 'giving Labor a future'

Champion of universal healthcare and Labor giant Bill Hayden has been honoured at a state funeral by friends, family and dignitaries.

AAP · Nov 2, 2023

Family of Australian blogger jailed in China pleads for urgent release: ‘I’m sick, I’m weak, I’m dying’

Australian prime minister says he will raise plight of detained writer with Chinese leaders during his landmark visit

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023

New poll shows young Australians are wary of both AUKUS and the US – and want more action on climate instead

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese returned home from his official US visit with a belly full of sarsaparilla-braised short ribs and a string of announcements under his belt.

The Conversation · Nov 1, 2023

Australian MPs walk a difficult line on Israel-Hamas conflict

The failure of the Voice referendum appeared to confirm Australians broadly reject propositions they believe to be characterised by divisiveness. There are few geopolitical circumstances more polarising than the drastic flaring of conflict between Israel and Hamas militants in Gaza.

The Conversation · Oct 31, 2023

Jailed Aussie academic on PM's radar for China trip

The sons of an Australian man jailed in China have heard from the prime minister after urging him to pressure Beijing for their father's release.

AAP · Oct 31, 2023

Almost 40% think Australia should dump US alliance if Donald Trump returns as president, poll finds

Survey finds 47% believe Aukus locks Australia in to supporting the US in an armed conflict, while concern about conflict with China has fallen

The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2023

Yang Hengjun’s family urges Albanese to negotiate with China for jailed Australian writer’s release

Democracy activist ‘hasn’t enjoyed any direct sunlight for over four years’ and his children fear their father risks being left to die in a Chinese prison

The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2023

A wildfire raging for a week in eastern Australia claims a life and razes more than 50 homes

A wildfire in eastern Australia is suspected to have killed a man, destroyed more than 50 homes and razed 49,000 acres of farm and scrubland

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023