PM announces $190m security deal with Solomon Islands
Anthony Albanese revealed the third security deal brokered this month, as the government continues efforts to counter China’s influence in the Pacific.
- by Michelle Griffin, James Massola and Matthew Knott
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Torture is not ‘a yes or no question’: Russian ambassador
Alexey Pavlovsky said the UN was biased and the situation was complicated when grilled on ABC’s Radio National about the use of torture by Russian forces in Ukraine.
- by Michelle Griffin
‘Deeply offensive’: Israel furious as Australia denies ex-minister a visa
Tensions ratchet up between the two nations as Australia tiptoes around the International Criminal Court’s decision to issue an arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos and Michelle Griffin
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Social media
Children under 16 to be banned from using social media
“Social media is doing harm to our kids, and I’m calling time on it,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said as he announced the ban.
- by Paul Sakkal and Michelle Griffin
Australia buys $7b worth of US missiles for ‘greatest arms race’ since World War II
The deal will equip Australia’s navy with hundreds of advanced US-made long-range weapons.
- by Michelle Griffin
King Charles drops cancelled word ‘walkabout’ from Australian tour
The King will drop the term “walkabout” from his October tour as Buckingham Palace seeks to avoid offending Indigenous communities.
- by Michelle Griffin
Opinion
Political leadership
The most popular politicians in Australia are all outspoken women. Come again?
Last year was one of the most divisive in memory. But three senators from very different walks of life managed to cut through and speak to voters.
- by Michelle Griffin
Opinion
My First Job
‘Is there anything else I can do for you, sir?’ My astonishing summer as a hotel maid
Of all the jobs, it is most astonishing that anyone let me be a professional cleaner.
- by Michelle Griffin
Opinion
Vale
We needed you, Sinead, the crazy-brave anti-Barbie
You were unfiltered, unapologetic. The news of your death this morning had me weeping in bed.
- by Michelle Griffin
China’s wolf warrior diplomat, who goaded Morrison, moved to obscure post
Zhao Lijian made his name abusing the US and Australia on Twitter but now he has been moved on from his high-profile post as a foreign affairs spokesman.
- by Michelle Griffin
Opinion
Population
After the great delay, Australia’s sliding doors moment has arrived
The decisions everyone makes as we emerge from the pandemic will determine the shape of the nation. It’s up to the government to provide the handrails we need.
- by Michelle Griffin
Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/by/michelle-griffin-141agb