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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Chinese Ships Possibly Heading to Australia Capable of Carrying Landing Craft, Helicopters
A flotilla of Chinese ships being tracked east of the Philippines includes a vessel that can launch armoured amphibious assault vehicles.
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‘Patronage and Nepotism’: Review Critical of How Australian Officials Appointed
The government will not be adopting the recommendations of the report.
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Australia Releases Plan to Guide AI Development Nationally
The government has committed $29.9 million to establish an AI Safety Institute.
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2nd CCP Navy Flotilla Could Be Headed Toward Australia, Defence Minister Confirms
In a repeat of an incident that occurred earlier this year, a Chinese flotilla could be headed toward Australian waters, Minister Richard Marles said.
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A ‘State Within a State’: Indonesian Minister Sounds Alarm Over Unsupervised Chinese-Owned Airport
The airport sits alongside the Chinese-backed Indonesian Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP)—the epicentre of the country’s nickel processing centre.
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PNG Cannot Fund Basic Services Despite Aussie Aid, Pledges $2 Billion Infrastructure Spend
The treasurer said ’record‘ spending wasn’t enough to sustain health and education as the prime minister spruiked at US$2 billion ’Public Investment Program.’
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347 Charges Laid in Major New Zealand Drugs Sweep
43 gang associates have been arrested over an alleged drug-smuggling syndicate operating through Auckland Airport.
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eSafety Appeals Tribunal Ruling That Bars ‘Informal’ Takedown Alerts on Content
Australia’s Administrative Appeals Tribunal found the eSafety body was using hundreds of informal communications to get content removed to avoid appeals.
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Dutton Was the Least Popular Liberal Leader, New Study Shows
Just 8 percent of voters felt the opposition leader had won the televised debates against Anthony Albanese, again the lowest figure ever recorded.
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Bougainville Turns to India to Resolve Conflict Over Critical Mine, Snubbing Beijing
The Bougainville government has signed a deal with an Indian-based mining company, bypassing Beijing which has long coveted the valuable Panguna mine.
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Chinese Ships Possibly Heading to Australia Capable of Carrying Landing Craft, Helicopters
A flotilla of Chinese ships being tracked east of the Philippines includes a vessel that can launch armoured amphibious assault vehicles.
|
‘Patronage and Nepotism’: Review Critical of How Australian Officials Appointed
The government will not be adopting the recommendations of the report.
|
Australia Releases Plan to Guide AI Development Nationally
The government has committed $29.9 million to establish an AI Safety Institute.
|
2nd CCP Navy Flotilla Could Be Headed Toward Australia, Defence Minister Confirms
In a repeat of an incident that occurred earlier this year, a Chinese flotilla could be headed toward Australian waters, Minister Richard Marles said.
|
A ‘State Within a State’: Indonesian Minister Sounds Alarm Over Unsupervised Chinese-Owned Airport
The airport sits alongside the Chinese-backed Indonesian Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP)—the epicentre of the country’s nickel processing centre.
|
PNG Cannot Fund Basic Services Despite Aussie Aid, Pledges $2 Billion Infrastructure Spend
The treasurer said ’record‘ spending wasn’t enough to sustain health and education as the prime minister spruiked at US$2 billion ’Public Investment Program.’
|
347 Charges Laid in Major New Zealand Drugs Sweep
43 gang associates have been arrested over an alleged drug-smuggling syndicate operating through Auckland Airport.
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eSafety Appeals Tribunal Ruling That Bars ‘Informal’ Takedown Alerts on Content
Australia’s Administrative Appeals Tribunal found the eSafety body was using hundreds of informal communications to get content removed to avoid appeals.
|
Dutton Was the Least Popular Liberal Leader, New Study Shows
Just 8 percent of voters felt the opposition leader had won the televised debates against Anthony Albanese, again the lowest figure ever recorded.
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Bougainville Turns to India to Resolve Conflict Over Critical Mine, Snubbing Beijing
The Bougainville government has signed a deal with an Indian-based mining company, bypassing Beijing which has long coveted the valuable Panguna mine.
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