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‘Flare incident’ over South China Sea sets stage for another round of China, Australia stare off

Chinese aircraft accused of ‘releasing flares within 30 metres’ of Australian aircraft. China says expulsion measures legitimate as Australia ‘deliberately intruded’ into its airspace.

Australian radio station SEN drops cricket journalist Peter Lalor over posts on Gaza

Lalor, removed midway through Australian cricket team's tour of Sri Lanka, denied antisemitic intent. Cricketer Usman Khawaja defended him saying standing up for Gaza not antisemitic.

Albanese govt to provide Hobart, Tasmania with $10M for Infrastructure Projects

South Brighton Development Precinct and Upper Derwent Valley Precinct to benefit from this funding.

Australian PM provides $5 million for Nowra’s riverfront revival

The project exemplifies the government's commitment to engaging local communities and addressing regional needs, a government release stated.

Australia pledges $8.4 million to UNDP development goals

The funding aims to support climate change, poverty reduction, and resilience.

Swiss scientists are taking lessons from a worm to come up with innovative medical therapies

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

Australia’s world-first social media ban for children under 16 attracts mixed reaction

A spokesperson for TikTok said the ban could see young people pushed to darker corners of the internet where no community guidelines, safety tools, or protections exist.

India, Australia sign deal for air-to-air refuelling of military aircraft

Under the arrangement, RAAF's air-to-air refuelling aircraft, the KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, will be able to refuel Indian Armed Forces aircraft.

Ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australia launches special campaigns to attract Indian tourists

Ads, social media initiatives, a deal with Air India, Tourism Australia is leaving no stone unturned for the next six weeks.

Australia seeks to set minimum age for social media use

The Online Safety Amendment Bill 2024 places the onus on social media companies to prevent those below 16 years of age from accessing their platforms.

On Camera

British Raj determined what kind of dog was acceptable in India—pets vs strays

There was a painful recalibration of dog-human relationships in 18th century Britain—any dog, except for the owned, leashed pet, lost its right to exist. They brought this mindset to India.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.