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The most recent close-waters interaction between Chinese and Australian warships leads experts to fear a serious incident could occur soon.

Officials refuse to comment on reports the Chinese military has closely tracked an Australian warship through international waters.

ICAC is reportedly considering investigating former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro’s appointment to a plum NY job paying half a million dollars, and Victoria’s public hospitals are preparing to suspend some elective surgery to handle spiking COVID hospitalisations. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma Elsworthy.

Foreign affairs minister meets Chinese counterpart Wang Yi at G20 in Bali to push for end to ‘coercive’ sanctions

Penny Wong won't make concessions on areas of national interest during talks with her Chinese counterpart, the first between the two nations in three years.

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Following days of speculation, China’s foreign ministry confirmed the meeting after Wong signalled she was open to a direct conversation

Despite what the media think, the US has not committed its forces to defend Taiwan if China invades.

The prime minister will visit flood-affected Greater Sydney just days after returning to Australia from Europe as the government considers more help for NSW.