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Rex Widerstrom
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Rex Widerstrom is a New Zealand-based reporter with over 40 years of experience in media, including radio and print. He is currently a presenter for Hutt Radio.
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Global Pilot Shortage, ‘Golden Triangle’ Misstep Grounded Rex: Administrators
Rex Airlines and multiple subsidiaries are all now in administration, owing money to thousands of creditors, and may have traded while insolvent.
Nov 04, 2025
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Patrolling Australia’s Trade Routes ‘Increasingly Risky’, Defence Minister Warns
China’s military build-up demand a response from Australia and other nations in the region, Richard Marles told the Indo Pacific Conference.
Nov 04, 2025
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Australia Plummets in Global Rankings for Digital Competitiveness
The country has fallen 8 places to 23rd, down from 15th in 2024.
Nov 04, 2025
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New Zealand Forges New Alliance With 5 Nordic Countries, Imposes More Sanctions on Russia
A new multilateral group, called Nordic 5-New Zealand, recognises the interconnected nature of the countries’ strategic environments.
Nov 02, 2025
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Crime and Public Safety
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Police Target ‘Sadistic’ Network of Exploiting Australian Children, 59 People Identified so Far
A decentralised online crime network which forces young Australians to self-harm is the target of a new taskforce.
Nov 02, 2025
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China Emits Australia’s Annual Carbon Output Every 12 Days, New Research Finds
China’s emissions have more than doubled since 2004, sabotaging global efforts to combat climate change.
Oct 23, 2025
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Retail Power Prices Set to Rise as Wholesale Market Volatility Deepens, Report Warns
Every factor that influences power prices is trending in the wrong direction, says the Centre for Independent Studies.
Oct 23, 2025
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Queensland Trade Visit to Major Chinese Transplant Hospital Spurs Concern Over Organ Harvesting Links
Lawyer and investigator David Matas is in Australia and has raised concerns about the matter.
Oct 22, 2025
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Judge Finds Tax Office, Prosecutors Misused Powers and Falsified Evidence in Tax Case
A Queensland judge has blown the whistle on abuses of power inside the ATO and CDPP, warning their conduct threatens the foundations of justice.
Oct 22, 2025
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John Williamson Says He Doesn’t Support ‘True Blue’ Being Played at Immigration Protests
It’s ‘a song for all Australians’ the legendary country singer said on social media.
Oct 22, 2025
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Australia Top News
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Global Pilot Shortage, ‘Golden Triangle’ Misstep Grounded Rex: Administrators
Rex Airlines and multiple subsidiaries are all now in administration, owing money to thousands of creditors, and may have traded while insolvent.
Nov 04, 2025
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Patrolling Australia’s Trade Routes ‘Increasingly Risky’, Defence Minister Warns
China’s military build-up demand a response from Australia and other nations in the region, Richard Marles told the Indo Pacific Conference.
Nov 04, 2025
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Australia Top News
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Australia Plummets in Global Rankings for Digital Competitiveness
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Nov 04, 2025
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Asia & Pacific
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New Zealand Forges New Alliance With 5 Nordic Countries, Imposes More Sanctions on Russia
A new multilateral group, called Nordic 5-New Zealand, recognises the interconnected nature of the countries’ strategic environments.
Nov 02, 2025
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Crime and Public Safety
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Police Target ‘Sadistic’ Network of Exploiting Australian Children, 59 People Identified so Far
A decentralised online crime network which forces young Australians to self-harm is the target of a new taskforce.
Nov 02, 2025
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China Emits Australia’s Annual Carbon Output Every 12 Days, New Research Finds
China’s emissions have more than doubled since 2004, sabotaging global efforts to combat climate change.
Oct 23, 2025
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Retail Power Prices Set to Rise as Wholesale Market Volatility Deepens, Report Warns
Every factor that influences power prices is trending in the wrong direction, says the Centre for Independent Studies.
Oct 23, 2025
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Queensland Trade Visit to Major Chinese Transplant Hospital Spurs Concern Over Organ Harvesting Links
Lawyer and investigator David Matas is in Australia and has raised concerns about the matter.
Oct 22, 2025
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Judge Finds Tax Office, Prosecutors Misused Powers and Falsified Evidence in Tax Case
A Queensland judge has blown the whistle on abuses of power inside the ATO and CDPP, warning their conduct threatens the foundations of justice.
Oct 22, 2025
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Australia Top News
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John Williamson Says He Doesn’t Support ‘True Blue’ Being Played at Immigration Protests
It’s ‘a song for all Australians’ the legendary country singer said on social media.
Oct 22, 2025
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