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We fact checked Anthony Albanese on Australia's broadband speed rankings. Here's what we found
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese says Australia's has slipped to 59th in the world in the average broadband speed rankings. Is he correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates. ...
AUSTRALIA: UTS Hellenic Society elects its 2022 Committee
The Hellenic Society of University of Technology-Sydney (UTS), Australia, announced its newly elected Committee for 2022 following its annual general meeting conducted through Zoom on Thursday 25th November. UTS Hellenic newly elected President Dimitris
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Renews With Unisys To Support New Zealand’s Vehicle Registry And ...
In Pictures - Thousands commemorate Maaveerar Naal across Australia
Thousands of Tamils across Australia commemorated Maaveerar Naal at events across the country, as they gathered to pay tribute to the fallen fighters of the Tamil liberation struggle this weekend. Events took place across the country, with speeches,
AUSTRALIA EVIL GUNNER NEARLY CRIES ABOUT DEATH THREATS!
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Australia politics live update: Porter and Hunt to depart as parliament sits for final day ...
Religious discrimination bill faces rough path through lower house on final sitting day despite deal with moderate Liberals. Follow all the day’s news Former parliament staff warn Scott Morrison to act on Jenkins review or face backlash from women Religious
Demand for engineers is soaring in Australia, but many qualified migrants can't find jobs
Despite managing huge projects and more than 100 employees in China, Yaning can't find work as an engineer in Australia. He's not alone — but this is happening while demand for engineers is soaring. ...
Thousands commemorate Maaveerar Naal across Australia
Thousands of Tamils across Australia commemorated Maaveerar Naal at events across the country, as they gathered to pay tribute to the fallen fighters of the
Tracking "Chest Pain" in South Australia
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1 in 3 working in Australia parliament have experienced workplace sexual harassment: report
One in three people currently working in the Parliament of Australia have experienced some form of sexual harassment while working, a new report released Tuesday. The report, Set the Standard: Report on the Independent Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary
New Zealand will advocate for an international ban on autonomous weapons systems, or ‘killer robots’
New Zealand, an influential leader in disarmament, announced Tuesday that it would push for an international ban on autonomous weapons systems, amid increasing fears that arms outside human control could violate legal and ethical boundaries and further
Louisville man sentenced in child porn case involving young girls in Australia and Greece
Shaun Douglas Dickson allegedly pretended to be an 11-year-old on Instagram to seek sex with minors in Australia. ...
China has tried to 'break' Australia economically, US official says
The Biden Administration’s Indo Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell said on Wednesday that China has tried “break” U.S. ally Australia through "dramatic economic warfare,” Reuters reported "China's preference would have been to break Australia. To drive
Australian Police ARREST Three Binjari Quarantine Camp Escapees, Australia Pushes DESPERATE Cover ..
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Jamie Dornan Has Amnesia In Australia In The Trailer For The Tourist
People often seem to get in trouble travelling in the Australian outback – especially when they're not familiar with the place? But what if they're also suddenly
Australia Hunting Covid Quarantine Camp Escapees!
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Fiji back on tourism path
Grass-skirted dancers welcomed elated holidaymakers back to Fiji yesterday, as the nation opened its borders to international travellers for the first time since the pandemic began. Fiji Airways flight FJ914 from Sydney touched
Australian Police ARREST Three Binjari Quarantine Camp Escapees, Australia Pushes DESPERATE Cover Up
Australian Police ARREST Three
Twitter's new Indian-American CEO highlights corporate Australia's lack of cultural diversity
American technology giants including
New Zealand to send troops to Solomon Islands to restore order after unrest
Wellington , December 1 (ANI/Sputnik): New Zealand's government pledged on Wednesday to deploy several dozens of soldiers to the Solomon Islands to assist local forces in ensuring security on their
Fiji provides military assistance to restore security in Solomon Islands
Suva, December 1 (ANI): A contingent of Fiji's military is providing support to assist in the restoration of peace and stability in the Solomon Islands. This was done to heed the call of Fiji's Prime Minister who held a discussion with his Solomon Islands
Beijing slams Australia over delusional miscalculation
China has called out Australian Defense Minister Peter Dutton over an ?irresponsible? assessment of its foreign policy, after a speech in which he questioned if a potential takeover of Taiwan would be enough to 'satisfy? Beijing. During a press conference on
The Giant Is Back: Emirates & Singapore Resume Sydney A380 Flights
Today was another excellent day for Airbus A380 fans, especially those in Australia. Singapore Airlines operated the first commercial Airbus A380 flight to Sydney since the onset of the pandemic, closely followed by Emirates around ten hours later. According
Children's Health Defense Joins Concerned Citizens for December 4 'SOS from Australia' International Event
(MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Washington, DC, Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On December 4th, Children's Health Defense (CHD) will participate in a worldwide 'SOS from Australia' event that ... ...
Fatal Crash, Hornby
01 December Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Edmonton Road, Hornby at about 5pm today. One person died at the scene. Police are making enquiries on behalf of the coroner. The coroner will release their findings in due course. ...
AIDS in Australia hits new low during pandemic
Sydney, Dec 1 (IANS) To mark World AIDS Day, the Kirby Institute at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney revealed data on Wednesday, showing that AIDS cases in Australia reached an all-time low during the pandemic. Across 2020, there were just 633
Australia commits to Covid suppression amid Omicron concerns
Canberra, Dec 1 (IANS) Australia's leaders have committed to the country's coronavirus "suppression" strategy amid concerns over the Omicron variant. Prime Minister Scott Morrison and state and territory leaders on Tuesday evening agreed to continue to pursue
Pentagon to Build up Bases in Guam and Australia to Counter China
The United States military will be focusing on the upgrade and expansion of military bases in Guam and Australia to counter China's military build-up
First Tourists in Two Years Arrive in Fiji as Border Reopens
Fiji welcomed tourists for the first time in two years on December 1,
'Melding of Services': Australia Won’t Lose ‘Sovereignty’ Under AUKUS, says Biden’s 'Asia Tsar'
The AUKUS pact has provoked strong
India vs New Zealand, 2nd Test: Rain likely to play spoilsport on Day 1, bald pitch with underlying moisture set to help bowlers
MUMBAI: The untimely Mumbai monsoon threatens to play spoilsport as there is a fair chance of first day's play during the second Test between India and New Zealand being affected by rain as per weather forecast which may turn the 22-yard strip at Wankhede
China isn't ‘buying’ the Solomon Islands — they're buying Taiwan
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Crazy Austria, UK Gov Going Nuts Again and Good News from Australia
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More youths are diagnosed with HIV in Fiji
Fiji is leading the Pacific region with the increasing number of HIV cases. This was revealed by the UNAIDS Pacific Country Director in Suva this week. Renata Ram says this is concerning and stakeholders are
The Ashes: Jack Leach using Ravindra Jadeja's exploits in Australia as pointers
The Ashes: Jadeja's exploits in Australia serving as pointers for Leach ...
Fiji reopens to foreigners for first time in nearly two years amid Omicron scare
With about 90% of all Fijian adults now fully vaccinated, the Pacific Island
Turn Turn up the Heat Australia/World "fool me once !" World "fool me once !"
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CSIS Announces New Australia Chair (CSIS - Center for Strategic and International Studies)
) December 1, 2021 WASHINGTON, December 1, 2021: The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is pleased to announce the launch of the CSIS Australia Chair. The Australia Chair will sharpen the focus on U.S.-Australia relations and contribute
Oceania Cruises Debuts Four New Private Dining Experiences (Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd)
) Oceania Cruises Debuts Four New Private Dining Experiences December 01, 2021 9:11am EST Privée aboard Marina and Riviera Offers the Ultimate Culinary Exploration MIAMI, Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Oceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary- and
Historic laws to ban hackers, human rights abusers and possibly Putin's cronies from Australia
The legislation, partly based on the United States Magnitsky Act, allows the federal government to sanction people who engage in "egregious conduct" and could see cyber hackers, rights abusers and corrupt officials banned from Australia. ...
Xponential Fitness Signs Master Franchise Agreement in New Zealand for CycleBar, StretchLab & Rumble
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: XPOF), a
Oceania Cruises Debuts Four New Private Dining Experiences
MIAMI, Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Oceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, revealed four new culinary experiences for guests to enjoy in Privée, the private dining room aboard the line's acclaimed Marina and
Australia Will Not Return to Lockdown in Wake of Omicron Variant: PM
To receive Global Research’s Daily Newsletter (selected articles), click here. Visit and follow us on Instagram at @crg_globalresearch. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has stated that the country will not be placed back into lockdown in response to
Fiji reopens to foreign tourists for first time in nearly two years
CANBERRA: Fiji reopened its border to international travelers for the first time in nearly two years on Wednesday, as the Pacific Island country seeks to revive its dominant tourism industry. Fiji shut its border to all foreign nationals in March 2020 to curb
Mass protests in Australia continue in full force
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Omicron: US tightens travel restrictions while Fiji reopens to tourists
A World Health Organisation official has said 24 countries may have reported cases of the new Omicron coronavirus variant, which was first identified last week in South Africa. However, early indications were that most cases were mild, with none severe, the
Fiji reopens borders to overseas tourists
AFP Traditional dancers in grass skirts welcome international holidaymakers in Nadi, Fiji, yesterday. Grass-skirted traditional dancers welcomed holidaymakers back to Fiji yesterday, as the South Pacific nation opened its borders to international travelers for
Austria Makes it Illegal to be Unvaccinated - Australia Starts Putting Unvaxxed in Death Camps ...
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New Zealand city becomes one of first in world to introduce a ‘climate tax’ for residents
One of New Zealand’s largest cities, Auckland, has proposed a climate tax for its residents in what is likely the world’s first such tariff. The proceeds will go into the city’s fund to support efforts to
Australia Diesel Genset (Generator) Markets 2021-2027: Residential, Commercial , Industrial, Transportation & Public Infrastructure - ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Australia Diesel Genset (Generator) Market
New Zealand Joins Regional Effort to Calm Restive Solomon Islands
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand said on Wednesday that it will deploy military and police personnel in the Solomon Islands, joining efforts by... ...
Fiji Welcomes Back Tourists Despite Omicron Threat
Fiji has welcomed back its first tourists in more than 600 days after pushing ahead with reopening plans despite the threat posed by the newly detected omicron variant of the coronavirus. ...
Solomons Unrest Fuels Pacific Island Concerns Over U.S-China Rivalry
(Reuters) - The civil unrest suffered by the Solomon Islands in the past week raised alarm among leaders of other Pacific island nations that... ...
New Zealand to Send Military, Police to Solomon Islands
New Zealand will send up to 65 military and police personnel to the Solomon Islands in the coming days after rioting and looting broke out there last week over several issues, including concerns about the country's increasing links with China. ...
Western Australia launches USD 25m virtual power plant project
Western Australia is kicking off an AUD-35.5-million (USD 25.4m/EUR 22.3m) project that will examine ways in which rooftop solar arrays and batteries can be used as a virtual power plant (VPP) to balance broad-scale electricity supply.
Performers welcome arrivals as tourism returns to Fiji
Fiji welcomed tourists for the first time in two years on December 1, following the prolonged closure of its international borders due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Credit: Shane Hussein via Storyful ...
Australia made concention camps for the coof
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Australia to launch parliamentary probe into tech giants
Australia on Wednesday said it will scrutinize big tech companies as it examines toxic material on social media platforms and the dangers it poses to the well-being of its citizens. The parliamentary inquiry chaired by lawmaker Lucy Wicks was announced by
How New Zealand’s Fastest-Growing City Is Building A Digitalised Future
Behind the bustling streets of Tauranga, New Zealand, a local authority responsible for everything from parks and roads, to water, libraries, and everything in between, has launched the foundation for the city’s digitalised future. ...
Government buildings and Chinese owned businesses attacked on the Solomon Islands
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Horizon Forbidden West Has Been Rated in Australia
Guerrilla Games’ Horizon Forbidden West is currently slated to release on February 18th 2022 and seems to be on track. It was recently rated by the Australian Classification board, as
New Zealand Frost Fans announces appointment of Rob Wheatley to board of directors
New Zealand Frost Fans has announced the appointment of Rob Wheatley to the New Zealand Frost Fans Board of Directors. Following Rob’s appointment, the Board will comprise 6 directors. Rob is a highly experienced and proven
Australia Investigates Whether Omicron Variant Spread on Flight
ADELAIDE, Australia—Australian authorities are trying to figure
KUFPEC Australia - Wheatstone Project (KUFPEC - Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company)
) WHEATSTONE PROJECT COMPLETES FIRST MAJOR TURNAROUND KUFPEC and its partners have safely and successfully completed the first major turnaround for the Wheatstone LNG Project. The milestone was reached on 23 October 2021 after Operator confirmed all work
Australia can ban human rights abusers, cyber attackers as Magnitsky laws set to pass
The laws will give the government the power to impose sanctions on individuals overseas who commit human rights abuses and corruption, as well as malicious cyber attackers. ...
Hills of Gold Wind Farm, Australia
Hills of Gold Wind Farm is a 420MW onshore wind power project. It is planned in New South Wales, Australia. The project is currently in permitting stage. It will be developed in single phase. The project construction is likely to commence in 2022 and is
Beijing slams Australia over ‘delusional miscalculation’
China has called out Australian Defense Minister Peter Dutton over an “irresponsible” assessment of its foreign policy, after a speech in which he questioned if a potential takeover of Taiwan would be enough to “satisfy” Beijing. During a press conference on
Captain Kohli returns as India ponder combination against New Zealand
India will hope the return of regular captain Virat Kohli proves to be the difference for the hosts against New Zealand when the world's two top-ranked test sides clash in the second and final match at the Wankhede Stadium from Friday. Debutant Rachin Ravindra
AUSTRALIA - The army is now transferring positive Covid cases and contacts in the Northern Territori
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Australia - 3 People Detained Against Their Will In A Quarantine Camp Escaped - Manhunt Launched
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Law change strengthens petroleum decommissioning regulation (New Zealand Government)
) Petroleum permit and licence holders operating in New Zealand will now have an explicit statutory requirement to carry out and fund the decommissioning of oil and gas fields after a new law was given Royal assent today, says Energy and Resources Minister Dr
Hunter Valley Gas Fired Power Plant, Australia
The Hunter Valley Gas Fired Power Plant is 1,000MW gas fired power project. It is planned in New South Wales, Australia. The project is currently in permitting stage. It will be developed in single phase. The project construction
'China wanted Australia on its knees': Revelation by top aide of Joe Biden
US President Joe Biden's top Pacific envoy on Tuesday accused China of trying to "drive Australia to
Fiji reopens to foreign tourists after 20-month Covid closure
(MENAFN - IANS) Suva, Dec 1 (IANS) Hundreds of tourists arrived in Fiji on Wednesday with the reopening of the country's international borders after a 20-month hiatus due to the Covid-19 ... ...
Australia tells Djokovic mandatory vaccination not blackmail
Sydney, Australia, Dec 1 (EFE).- The government of the Australian State of Victoria, which hosts the Australian Open in January, said Wednesday that the policy of
New Zealand to send security forces to Solomon Islands after riots
Sydney, Australia, Dec 1 (EFE).- New Zealand said Wednesday that it would send 75 police personnel and soldiers to the Solomon Islands to help maintain stability in the wake of deadly anti-government protests in the Pacific Island nation. Approximately 15 New
New Zealand need to be tighter with line and length against India in Mumbai Test: ...
New Zealand need to be tighter with line and length in Mumbai: Ajaz Patel ...
New Zealand to deploy troops to Solomon Islands amid protests
New Zealand on Wednesday announced the deployment of troops to Solomon Islands to help the government restore law and order, officials said. The move follows similar deployments by Australia, Fiji, and Papua New Guinea after protests calling for the removal of
South Australia Offers A$250,000 Prize Pool and Attractive Incentives To Kickstart Innovator Ideas
ADELAIDE, Australia, Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- South Australia will reward entrepreneurs with a A$250,000 prize pool and attractive incentives in a global challenge to put the state's critical minerals sector on the map. Image:
US accuses China of 'economic warfare' against AustraliaChina has been angered at Australia's willingness to ...
US President Joe Biden's top Pacific envoy on Tuesday accused China of trying to "drive Australia to its knees" through a barrage of sanctions that amounted to "economic warfare". In remarks to the Sydney-based Lowy Institute, veteran diplomat Kurt Campbell
Events to raise West Papua flag takes place across Pacific
Events are taking place today around the region to mark the 60th anniversary of when West Papuans first raised their nationalist flag. The Morning Star was raised alongside the Netherlands flag in 1961 as the former Dutch New
Can New Zealanders be confident about ethics in public service?
By Barbara Allen and James Gluck* of Analysis - New Zealand has a reputation for being transparent and free from corruption - but how true is this really? Recent events suggest there could be cause for concern, especially at a time when government agencies are
Covid-19 udpate: 146 new community cases in New Zealand today
There are 146 new community cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today. Today's cases include 124 in Auckland, 14 in Waikato, four in Bay of Plenty and one in the Nelson/Tasman region who was reported yesterday but officially added to the tally today. There is an
Backyard bards changing landscape of New Zealand theatre
With Covid-19 restrictions impacting events around the country, a Nelson-based actor is bringing live theatre to the people. A small troupe of actors are performing A Midsummer Night's Dream in gardens and backyards across the top of the South Island, in what
Fiji: Over 200 people arrive on first flight from Sydney
More than 200 people were on the first flight to Fiji today after the country reopened to vaccinated travellers. Fiji has been shut to tourists since March last year. The Fiji Airways aircraft from Sydney landed at Nadi Airport this afternoon. Flight purser
New Zealand forces deployed to Solomon Islands
The New Zealand government is deploying dozens of Defence Force and police personnel to Honiara in the coming days, "to help restore peace and stability". Since rioting and looting started in the Solomon Islands last week, Australia, Fiji and Papua New Guinea
