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Australia urges 'full investigation' into China naval laser incident, Beijing defends actions

Australia's prime minister said on Monday a Chinese naval vessel that pointed a laser at an Australian military aircraft was so close to Australia's coast that it could have been seen from the shore, and urged a full Chinese investigation.

Reuters

What happened when a Chinese ship shone a laser at an Australian plane – and why does it matter?

With the stakes rising and an election looming, Beijing’s apparent escalation must be handled firmly but delicately

The Guardian - AU

'We get the raw deal out of almost everything': a quarter of young Australians are pessimistic about having kids

Young people today are coming of age in the middle of a global pandemic, soaring house prices, an unpromising job market and the shadow of climate change.

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Australia welcomes back tourists with toy koalas, Tim Tams

International tourists and business travelers are arriving in Australia with few restrictions for the first time in almost two years after the government lifted some of the most draconian pandemic measures of any democracy in the world

The Independent UK

Alone Australia Has Locked In A Premiere Date And I’m Building A Bivouac In The Lounge Room

Get ready for turbo Survivor.

Pedestrian.tv

Telstra, TPG team up on regional coverage

Telstra and TPG will share their networks with each other in regional Australia to provide better coverage without the installation expense.

AAP

As Australia reopens, crippled tourism sector feels cautious hope

International tourists are allowed to visit Australia from Monday for the first time in nearly two years.

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AGL rejects bid by billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes to buy energy company

Australia's biggest electricity company has rejected an $8 billion takeover bid that could have shut down its Latrobe Valley coal power station 15 years early.

ABC News

ASX closes higher, AGL rejects Atlassian billionaire's takeover bid

The Australian share market closed higher, as AGL shares surged on news the energy company had rejected a takeover bid from Mike Cannon-Brookes.

ABC News

Djokovic boasts ‘positive’ response to tennis return

Novak Djokovic claims he has been given a "positive" reception from players as he makes his return to the court since the Australian Open.

The New Daily

I was stuck overseas when my mum died. The reopening of international borders is bittersweet for Australians like me

While I’m thrilled to see joyful airport reunions, it’s incredibly painful for those of us who will never have that moment

The Guardian - AU

AGL rejects takeover bid by Mike Cannon-Brookes and Canadian fund manager Brookfield

Bid led by Atlassian founder to buy Australia’s biggest polluter and shut its coal plants earlier than planned rejected as not in shareholders’ best interests

The Guardian - AU

'Welcome back world!': Australia fully reopens borders after two years

Australia on Monday fully reopened its international borders to travellers vaccinated against the coronavirus after nearly two years of pandemic-related closings as tourists returned and hundreds of people were reunited with family and friends.

Reuters

Travel news - live: Australia reopens to the world after nearly two years

After one of the world’s strictest Covid policies, Australia is reopening to vaccinated foreign visitors

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India-Australia free trade deal weeks away

Trade Minister Dan Tehan expects a trade agreement between India and Australia could be finalised within the next three weeks.

The Guardian - AU

Could you survive in the bush? Australian version of Alone coming in 2023

SBS casting for local edition of hit reality show in which isolated contestants film themselves as they try to survive in remote locations

AAP

PM confident of a lift in wage growth

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is confident Australia's workers will enjoy better wage increases as the economy grows and unemployment falls further.

The Independent UK

Australia ends travel ban for fully vaccinated visitors

The first two flights carrying overseas tourists to Australia for almost two years touched down in Sydney on 21 February. The Independent’s travel correspondent was on board one of them

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AAP

PM coy on Ukraine 'military-technical' aid

Scott Morrison has declined to elaborate on what "military-technical" support Australia could provide to Ukraine following the foreign ministers' meeting.

AAP

Baby formulas recalled due to bacteria

Three brands of instant baby formula have been recalled in Australia amid fears they have been contaminated with dangerous bacteria that makes infants sick.

ABC News

WA on cusp of eradicating gamba grass as Queensland and Northern Territory battle to contain it

Gamba grass appears to fit into Australia's natural landscape, but the tall green tussocks are an insidious threat to native animals, homes and lives.

AAP

PM expects lasering explanation from China

Prime Minister Scott Morrison expects China to provide answers on the lasering of an Australian Defence Force aircraft by a Chinese military vessel.

The Guardian - AU

Perrottet urged to work with union over NSW train dispute – as it happened

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ABC News

Australia promises cyber support to Ukraine as Russian forces array along its borders

Australia will expand cyber training for Ukrainian officials and could join a broader coalition of Western countries to provide the besieged Eastern European nation with support as fear of a Russian invasion continues.

ABC News

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