A ‘State Within a State’: Indonesian Minister Sounds Alarm Over Unsupervised Chinese-Owned Airport
In this aerial view - A view of Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP), that consists of around 77,000 local workers and…
PNG Cannot Fund Basic Services Despite Aussie Aid, Pledges $2 Billion Infrastructure Spend
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (R) greets Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape before a signing ceremony at Parliament…
347 Charges Laid in Major New Zealand Drugs Sweep
A bag containing illicit drugs, seized as part of Operation Matata. Courtesy of NZ PoliceNew Zealand Police have laid 347…
eSafety Appeals Tribunal Ruling That Bars ‘Informal’ Takedown Alerts on Content
An image of the X (formerly Twitter) phone app in front of a laptop featuring the front page to Australia's…
Bougainville Turns to India to Resolve Conflict Over Critical Mine, Snubbing Beijing
Locals overlooking the site of the Panguna Mine in Bougainville. Courtesy of John D Kuhns.The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has…
Workplace Laws Too Confusing for Well-Meaning Employers: Costello
Former Treasurer Peter Costello during the Australian Financial Review (AFR) summit, Investing for Growth, at the Hilton Hotel in Sydney,…
New Zealand Bans New Puberty Blocker Prescriptions for Kids With Gender Dysphoria
New Zealander Health Minister Simeon Brown looks on at Parliament in Wellington, New Zealand, on Jan. 28, 2025. Hagen Hopkins/Getty…
Pacific Nation Plans to Expel Australian, NZ Advisors Amid Ongoing Beijing Influence
Prime Minister of Vanuatu Charlot Salwai speaks during a bilateral meeting with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (off frame)…
Flight Crew Error Caused 2 Near Misses in 2 Weeks at Melbourne Airport
An illustration of the near misses that occurred after aircrew for two airlines failed to note warnings that a runway…
New Zealand to Spend $50 Million to Stem the Tide of Meth
New Zealand Police's collaboration with New Zealand Customs Service and Canadian and Australian authorities led to the interception of 713…
Iran-Backed Hackers Steal Australian Military Secrets From Israeli Manufacturer
It is believed the group have accessed classified plans for as many as 36 Australian-Israeli joint military projects.Hanwha Defence Australia’s…
Youth Smoking Gains Have Stalled in the Vaping Era, Study Finds
School students make their way through the Sydney central business district in Australia on March 26, 2025. Lisa Maree Williams/Getty…