Category: Politics

October 8, 2025 | Sydney, Australia A Controversial Funding Decision Australia’s contribution to a Chinese renewable energy project has ignited fierce debate, with critics claiming taxpayer dollars are being diverted overseas while domestic energy bills soar. According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), a total of $13.6 million in Australian funds—part of Canberra’s long-term investment…

October 6 2025 | Sydney, Australia The Australian Government is pressing ahead with a sweeping agenda to reshape Australia’s workforce for the age of artificial intelligence (AI). Led by Amanda Rishworth, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, the reform drive emphasises that AI will augment human work rather than replace it — equipping Australians with…

October 6 2025 | Sydney, Australia Seven Australians Detained After Flotilla Interception Seven Australian citizens detained by Israeli forces following the interception of a Gaza-bound flotilla are alleging “degrading and humiliating treatment” while in custody. The Global Sumud Flotilla — a 42-vessel humanitarian convoy carrying over 450 international participants — was stopped by the Israeli…

October 8, 2025 | Sydney, Australia Australia and PNG Finalise the Pukpuk Treaty Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have formally sealed a historic defence pact, marking Canberra’s first major military alliance since the ANZUS Treaty of 1951. The Pukpuk Treaty—named after the Tok Pisin word for “crocodile”—was officially approved by PNG’s National Executive Council…

September 30, 2025 | Canberra, Australia A sharp social-media post by journalist Elizabeth Glab last week re-ignited concerns about Australia’s landmark AUKUS submarine treaty, raising fresh questions over whether Canberra will ever receive the advanced submarines it was promised. The post, published on September 24, described a recent meeting between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and…