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China warns Papua New Guinea over defence pact with Australia

China has urged Papua New Guinea (PNG) to reconsider a potential defence agreement with Australia, warning that such a deal should not limit the Pacific nation’s ability to cooperate with other countries. The Chinese embassy in Port Moresby stated on Thursday that while it respected PNG’s......

Australia’s climate target sparks debate over ambition and realism

The Australian government has unveiled a new climate target for 2035 that seeks to balance political and social expectations. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 62% to 70% compared with 2005 levels, describing it as both ambitious and realistic. The......

Labor invests $1.1bn to boost low-carbon liquid fuel production

The Australian government has announced a $1.1bn grants program to accelerate the domestic production of low-carbon liquid fuels, aiming to cut emissions from some of the most polluting sectors of the economy. The initiative, unveiled by Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen,......

China, climate crisis and Cop31: key takeaways from the Pacific Islands forum

The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), held last week in Honiara, Solomon Islands, brought together leaders from 18 nations and territories at a moment of heightened geopolitical tensions and urgent climate challenges. The agenda was dominated by China’s influence in the region, debates over climate......

Australia’s day of protests passes without major violence

Fears of violent clashes during rallies across Australian cities on Saturday did not materialize, as attendance was far lower than expected. Police, particularly in Victoria, had prepared for possible conflicts following violent incidents in Melbourne last August between anti-immigration and anti-fascism......

Australia sees rising Islamophobia amid Gaza conflict, calls for urgent action

Australia has acknowledged a significant rise in Islamophobia since the onset of the Israeli military campaign in Gaza. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese denounced the increasing attacks on Australians based on their religious beliefs, asserting that such acts undermine the country’s core principles. Speaking......

Vanuatu delays $500 million agreement with Australia over Chinese funding concerns

Vanuatu has postponed the signing of a landmark $500 million security and economic agreement with Australia, citing concerns that the deal could limit its ability to secure infrastructure financing from China, its primary external creditor. Political divisions delay agreement finalization Australian......

Australia needs $530bn investment to reach 2035 climate target

Australia would need as much as $530 billion in capital investment to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by more than 70% by 2035, according to new modelling commissioned by the Business Council of Australia. The analysis, carried out by consultancy firm McKinsey, examined three possible scenarios for......

Wife of fugitive dezi freeman urges surrender amid police manhunt

The wife of a fugitive accused of killing two police officers in Porepunkah has publicly urged her husband to surrender, expressing “deep sorrow” for the tragic loss. Dezi Freeman, also known as Desmond Filby, fled into the bush on Tuesday following a deadly confrontation at a property approximately......