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No Pacific consensus on missile test condemnation

Pacific foreign ministers have failed to reach an agreement in condemning a Chinese missile test during a major summit.

AAP · Aug 7

Attorney general warns women and children at risk of ‘harmful conduct’ from smartglasses users – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 6

Australian funds to help combat spiralling HIV crisis

One of the world's fastest-growing HIV outbreaks has prompted Australia's government to help fund health services and drug imports for its new Pacific ally.

AAP · Aug 6

Former spy refused visa to give evidence at royal commission – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 22

Iran's demands over the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent, Rubio warns Asian leaders

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Asian leaders about Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized the global economic threat and a dangerous international precedent. Rubio also reaffirmed US commitment to countering China's growing regional influence. Diplomats discussed maritime security and territorial disputes in the South China…

The Economic Times · Jul 22

Australia confronts China over ‘destabilising’ Pacific missile test at Asean meet

Beijing tells Canberra to give up ‘double standards’ and not allow prejudice to undermine ties

The Independent UK · Jul 22

Australia to warn China it won’t be bullied by ‘provocative‘ actions as it builds military and nuclear arsenal

Foreign minister Penny Wong to deliver speech criticising China’s recent launch of a nuclear-capable submarine-launched missile

The Guardian - AU · Jul 22

Minister vows 'single power' won't set country's future

The foreign minister will use her first major speech since Middle East hostilities escalated to warn against Australia becoming beholden to other powers.

AAP · Jul 22

More joint sea patrols on cards after China missile

Australia is weighing up increased sea patrols with other nations as it continues to criticise the Chinese launch of a nuclear-capable missile in the Pacific.

AAP · Jul 21

Court win for low-paid Domino’s workers in underpayment class action – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 21