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The conflict in Ukraine is a concerted attack by Putin against the West. And it is a war increasingly aided and abetted by Chinese President Xi Jinping. This is a global war by a thousand cuts.
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News snippets from the European press
Germany History gem A fragment of the Bayeux Tapestry was recently discovered amongst the belongings of textile archaeologist Karl Schlabow, who died […]
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The Grapevine by Kate Kemp review – slaughter in surburbia
In a quiet Australian backwater an unravelling cast of women make claustrophobic crime fiction out of a close-knit communityAlthough the Australian series Neighbours has been cancelled again (this time by Amazon), the soap’s 40-year run is some measure of its popularity. The storyline focused on several households in the same …
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Just like Floriade in your own backyard
Our climate is theoretically perfect for daffs.
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China hits back at Canada with agri tariffs
Retaliates with $2.6b duties on rapeseed oil, oil cakes, aquatic products, and pork as warning shot
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Dozens injured after Australia’s army vehicles crash
Canberra, March 8, 2025 An incident involving two Australian Defence Force (ADF) vehicles on Saturday caused a number of ADF personnel to be injured, Australia’s defence department said in a statement. According to the statement, the two vehicles were providing community support to Lismore, a city located in the Northern …
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What’s REALLY happening at the crumbling Guardian as editor vanishes… plus, farewell ‘Airbus Albo’ – why the PM is about to get a snarky new nickname: PETER VAN ONSELEN
When I heard the Graun’s experienced new political editor had vanished without a trace, I didn’t want to believe the rumours. But press gallery insiders are all saying the same thing…
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Cyclone Alfred Weakens But Still Poses Flooding Threat to Australia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Tropical Cyclone Alfred has weakened into a tropical low, but officials warn it could still bring severe winds and flooding to Australia’s eastern coast.
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Cyclone Alfred weakens but dangerous winds, flooding continue
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has weakened into a tropical low weather system but officials warned that the storm can still bring severe winds and flooding to the eastern coast of Australia. The cyclone, which weakened early on Saturday, crossed the islands off the coast of Queensland state overnight and is now …
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PM Manele receives courtesy call from Vietnamese envoy
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele MP, on Saturday received a courtesy call from His Excellency Pham Hung Tam, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to Solomon Islands. Ambassador Pham, who is based in Canberra, Australia, has a distinguished career in Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, …
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