Trump and allies ‘must reclaim global institutions’: Morrison
Scott Morrison says Donald Trump should work with allies to reclaim global institutions, as he blasts the WHO for failing to investigate China over the Covid outbreak.
China Ties
China stimulus, household spends on RBA watch
The spending patterns of China and Aussie households over the next few months could be key to informing good monetary policymaking, a key RBA official says.
ASX 200 falls; DigiCo’s weak debut; Insignia, Iress top gainers
DigiCo flops on in subdued start to public life. Insignia considering Bain’s $4 per share bid. Iress promises to reinstate dividends. Rio to spend $US2.5bn on new lithium mine in Argentina. Premier’s FY25 start ‘challenging’. China stimulus talk disappoints
China benched as PNG, Australia seal NRL deal
A historic $600m deal to establish a PNG NRL team has dashed China’s hopes for a security pact with Australia’s nearest neighbour for at least a decade.
Revealed: ‘China clause’ that could torpedo PNG’s NRL team
There’s a large political shadow hanging over the NRL’s expansion announcement with Papua New Guinea, and it threatens to scupper the historic deal.
NRL PNG deal is money well spent to keep China at bay
Spending $600m over a decade on a Papua New Guinean NRL team is a stunningly good investment in Australia’s national security.
PNG to enter NRL in $600m cash splash
The Pacific island nation will officially enter the NRL in four years in a $600m deal that mixes rugby league with diplomacy.
ASX 200 ends at three-week low after jobs surprise; Ventia, Downer slump
The chance of an early rate cut fades after the jobless rate fell to 3.9 per cent. Qantas strike may disrupt holiday plans. AUD lifts. Downer and Ventia hit by ACCC lawsuit over price fixing cartel allegations. Peter Warren tanks on profit warning.
Winemakers sitting on a 200 million litre glut
Australian wineries have an estimated 200 million litre glut of wine in their inventory despite slowing production in the aftermath of a three-year trade stand-off with China.
$400m Australian move that trumps China
Australia has officially launched a $400m scheme that’s designed to support our neighbours “in times of need” in a major win over a key rival.
Wong is trashing decades of historic friendship
Our government should take note of Trump’s strong warning to Hamas to return the hostages before his inauguration.
‘China-proofing’ Pacific states
Minuscule though Nauru is, its willingness to defy Beijing and sign a treaty with Australia that ring-fences it against allowing China to ‘use it for security purposes’ – is vital.
New vice-chancellor for University of Wollongong
A scientist born in rural China who became one of Australia’s most eminent chemical scientists has been appointed the next vice-chancellor of the University of Wollongong.
Aussie shares slump on bank, tech rout
A sharp sell-off in banking and tech stocks pushed the Australian sharemarket into the red on Tuesday, even as the heavyweight mining sector soared.
China, Russia … Israel: Wong on affront foot
Jewish leaders have accused Penny Wong of waging a ‘deeply cynical’ and obsessive campaign against Israel after she compared the actions of Benjamin Netanyahu’s democratic government with those of dictators Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping.
Penfolds to create new ‘China home’ after $27m winery deal
Australia’s iconic Penfolds wine will have a new Chinese home after Treasury Wine bought a controlling stake in a 43-hectare luxury winemaker in China.
ASX trims losses after dovish pivot by RBA
Michele Bullock rejects commentary the RBA has misread the weakness in the economy and should have already moved to cut interest rates. ASX fell on tech, banks and property. But miners up on China stimulus hopes. 480 Mosaic jobs to go; Katies to shutter. Business confidence falls. Perpetual hit on ATO ruling on KKR deal.
Australia joins exclusive club with long-range missiles
The navy has taken a massive leap forward in its long-range strike capability, firing a Tomahawk cruise missile for the first time.
Navy fires ‘gamechanger’ missile
Australian has become just the third country in the world to successfully test fire a new long-range, subsonic missile. See the moment it makes impact.
Navy fires ‘gamechanger’ missile
Australia has become just the third country in the world to successfully test fire a new long-range, subsonic missile. See the moment it makes impact.
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