Heavy rain and storms expected in Australia’s south-east as severe weather warning issued for Tasmania Bureau of Meteorology says thunderstorms could bring widespread rainfalls and flash flooding while there are ‘signs of El Niño development’ The Guardian - AU · May 26
Quad vows to invest $20 billion towards critical minerals supply chains India, Australia, Japan, and the US are pooling up to $20 billion to bolster critical minerals supply chains. This initiative aims to reduce import reliance and boost local industries by supporting mining, processing, and recycling. The Quad partners will identify and back projects crucial for advanced technologies and regional economic… The Economic Times · May 26
FED:Governments warned not to hold back AI, tech start-ups The AI sector is attracting trillions of dollars in investment a year globally - a pool that Australia needs to tap into, a tech entrepreneur says. AAP · May 26
Governments warned not to hold back AI, tech start-ups The AI sector is attracting trillions of dollars in investment a year globally - a pool that Australia needs to tap into, a tech entrepreneur says. AAP · May 26
Mining state spruiks plan for defence manufacturing hub A state government could transform a coal-mining town into a hub for manufacturing military equipment. AAP · May 26
‘We want to play like other teams’: Afghan women’s cricket dreams remain undimmed Benafsha Hashimi fled the Taliban to Australia in 2021 and is determined to fight for the ICC to follow Fifa’s lead and recognise Afghanistan’s exiled players as the national side The Guardian - UK · May 26
Quad nations target Indo-Pacific security and energy The Quad, consisting of Australia, India, Japan, and the US, has agreed on new initiatives for maritime security, critical minerals, ports and energy security. AAP · May 26
Group of women and children linked to Islamic State land in Melbourne and Sydney with no arrests Cohort of children and six women who were held in a Syrian camp arrived in Australia on Tuesday The Guardian - AU · May 26
Jewish Australians report harassment and intimidation after giving evidence at antisemitism royal commission Commissioner says multiple witnesses reported ‘a dramatic increase in online hate messages’ The Guardian - AU · May 26
The Conversation · May 26 From purling to puzzles, these hobbies could reduce your dementia risk Dementia is now the leading cause of death in Australia.
AAP · May 26 FED:No plan B - Hockey urges 'full press' on submarine deal Australia's former US ambassador Joe Hockey has raised concerns about Washington's capacity to sell promised nuclear-powered submarines promised under AUKUS.
AAP · May 26 No plan B - Hockey urges 'full press' on submarine deal Australia's former US ambassador Joe Hockey has raised concerns about Washington's capacity to sell promised nuclear-powered submarines promised under AUKUS.
AAP · May 26 FED:'Biggest hypocrite': clash over climate expenses Energy Minister Chris Bowen has defended the $150 million cost of Australia chairing the UN's climate summit, while blasting the coalition over travel.
The Economic Times · May 26 Quad foreign ministers meet in Delhi to discuss Indo-Pacific security, supply chains and maritime cooperation US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Australian, Indian, and Japanese counterparts in New Delhi. The Quad grouping aims to regain strategic momentum in the Indo-Pacific. Discussions focused on maritime security, critical minerals, and supply chain resilience. The meeting seeks deliverable outcomes and stronger cooperation among member nations. This…
The Independent UK · May 26 Quad foreign ministers hold talks in New Delhi on Indo-Pacific cooperation Foreign ministers from the Quad countries of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States are meeting in New Delhi to strengthen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and their concern over China’s growing influence in the region