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Australia's one-day decline has continued, with the world champions slumping to another heavy defeat to South Africa in Mackay.

Over-by-over report: The hosts were beaten by 84 runs as South Africa took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the one-day series

Australia’s defense minister and his Philippine counterpart are to meet in Manila for talks that will spotlight their concern over Beijing’s actions in the South China Sea

Sharri Markson scores interview with leader, who took the opportunity to condemn Australia over alleged ‘appeasement’. Plus: the Tele’s psychic connection

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New research conducted at Walufeni Cave, an important archaeological site in Papua New Guinea, reveals new evidence of long-distance interactions between Oceania’s Indigenous societies, as far back as 3,200 years ago.

China set off alarm bells in New Zealand when it dispatched powerful warships on unprecedented missions in the South Pacific without explanation, according to military documents obtained by AFP. Beijing has spent years expanding its reach in the southern Pacific Ocean, courting island nations with new hospitals, freshly paved roads…

The S&P/ASX200 has retreated from its record-breaking breach of the 9000-point level as investors took profits before a key central bank conference.

Day three of the government’s economic reform roundtable was about budget sustainability. It’s a slow burn issue. If the Australian government spends more than it raises in revenue, it has to finance the difference (the budget deficit) by borrowing. The most recent budget has forecast deficits for at least the…

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