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China Raises Tariffs on US Imports to 125 Percent
Beijing said that the rules will be enforced from April 12.
‘Incredibly Concerning’: Terror Plot Against Dutton
The plot has raised questions about the security of politicians during an election campaign.
Albanese Pledges $60 Million for NT Aged Care Facility Amid Wider Regional Push
Albanese said the $60 million aged care pledge was aimed at addressing the 2024 Royal Commission into the sector.
PM Confirms Talks Underway to End 99-Year Chinese Lease of Darwin Port
Ahead of polls, both major parties have vowed to bring Darwin Port back under Australian control, ending decade-long Chinese lease with Landbridge.
Woolworths NZ to Close Stores, Restructure Staff in Major Cost-Cutting Move
As part of the changes, staff will now ‘collaborate together on tasks’ rather than working separately in departments.
41,000 Public Service Cuts to Be Achieved Through Attrition, Voluntary Redundancies: Senator
The Coalition has tried to clarify how it will achieve its public service cuts, and played down suggestions it will be through mass sackings.
New Zealand Supreme Court Rules in Favour of Defence Force COVID Mandate
Four defence force members have lost their legal battle to have a vaccination mandate imposed on them in 2021 declared unlawful.
Former Ambassador Says Elon Musk Could Help Untangle AUKUS Submarine Logjam
‘The question now ... is to work out how they [DOGE] can streamline and better produce the submarines,’ said former Ambassador Arthur Sinodinos.
Cheers as Parliament Buries New Zealand Racial Equalisation Bill 112 Votes to 11
The controversial legislation, which the ACT Party said would end preferential treatment for Māori, was defeated after no other party voted in support
Coalition Vows to Scrap Penalties on Car Models That Fail Emissions Standards
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says the Coalition, if elected, will keep standards for low emission vehicles in place, but won’t enforce penalties.
Tertiary Union Takes Issue With Frequent Restructuring at Universities Amid Economic Disruption
The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency is calling for more powers to improve university governance and better respond to system risks.
Zelenskyy Says 155 Chinese Nationals Fighting for Russia
Beijing has denied any state involvement.
Beijing Pressures 2 African Countries to Quit International Group Critical of China
Beijing’s coercion ‘raises serious concerns over the extent of Chinese interference in the political autonomy of sovereign democratic nations,’ IPAC says.
