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MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Assessor Jaime Adalin on Monday confirmed that he traveled to China on Jan. 25, 2026, as senator-judges questioned his frequent overseas trips and how he could afford …

David Warner throws his full support behind his childhood friend, Usman Khawaja, while slamming Cricket Australia's investigation into ball tampering.

The Conservation Council is calling for a moratorium on new data centre developments in the ACT until tougher rules are in place, amid "increasing concerns" about the impact on Canberra's water supply …

LONGi Energy Storage showcased its utility-scale, commercial and industrial (C&I), and microgrid solutions at All ...

South Korean food exporters have signed 11 preliminary agreements worth a combined $15 million at a trade fair in Melbourne, Australia, South Korea’s Agriculture Ministry and its food export agency said Monday. …

The Australian government support for forest and land fire control has begun with aerial firefighting operations ...

Chris Minns and race discrimination commissioner lambast comments made by Stuart Bonds, who leads party’s NSW upper house ticketGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales …

ABC program takes Australians back to 9 October 2012, the day the prime minister told Tony Abbott she would ‘not be lectured about sexism’Get our daily political email, free app or daily …

From smarter pumping solutions to easier feeding routines and summer-ready essentials, Momcozy empowers Australian mums to unlock an easier mode of motherhood this Black Friday. SYDNEY, Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Motherhood …

Henry Pollock enhanced his growing reputation in rugby by coming on at halftime and scoring two tries in as many minutes as a makeshift winger to lead England…

Local officials initially reported that two Australians had survived, but the nationality of one was later updated.

The report of the so-called independent public inquiry into AUKUS, and the subsequent reaction to it on social media, offer a troubling insight into the state of Australian public debate. The ‘inquiry’ …

A rate hike and a slew of company job cuts have raised questions on the labour market's strength.

The Australia-linked 39-year-old has surged past JD Vance in White House prediction markets in the United States.

A crew member of a helicopter battling Indonesian wildfires was killed on Sunday when the aircraft crashed into a river as it scooped up water for an airborne drop, a local disaster …

South Korea’s plan to build nuclear-powered submarines has cleared a key domestic hurdle, but securing reactor fuel from the United States remains unresolved, with legal requirements and closer congressional scrutiny threatening to …

Newtalk新聞 近年來，中國政府多次透過舉行環台軍演的方式，對台灣當局進行施壓，西太平洋地區可能爆發的衝突也加劇了周邊國家的擔憂情緒。近期有澳洲智庫發表報告，認為除了專門負責台灣衝突的東部戰區外，解放軍的南部戰區也可能扮演十分重要的角色，強調整個西太平洋地區都可能在台海衝突爆發後被迫捲入其中，呼籲政府採取積極措施、制定應對策略。 澳洲智庫「澳洲戰略政策研究所」研究員科林．卡羅塔姆( Colin Karotam ) 發布研究報告，認為雖然澳洲、日本等西太平洋地區國家可以對中國入侵台灣的計畫視而不見，但貿易中斷、大國入侵較小的鄰國以及中國試圖主導區域秩序等事件都不符合澳洲的利益，主張澳洲政府應在維護和平的威懾失效前，做好應對衝突的準備。 卡羅塔姆表示，雖然中國主要將東部戰區做為入侵台灣的主力部隊，但具有強大海、空軍實力的南部站區也可能被用於參與對台作戰，甚至可能負責應對美國、澳洲等盟友的支援行動。卡羅塔姆強調，由於入侵失敗可能對北京帶來災難性的後果，解放軍很可能在衝突爆發後傾盡全國力量進行應對，並透過早期遠程勸阻、威脅澳洲西部與東部海上交通線以及干擾北方盟軍行動路徑的方式，影響盟軍對台灣當局的支援。 卡羅塔姆指出，面對解放軍南部戰區可能帶來的威脅，澳洲可以透過強化反潛作戰、加強飛彈與轟炸機反制能力、提升網路攻擊耐性、緩解太空干擾等多個方向應對，建議澳洲政府建立更公開、詳細的溝通渠道，並加深對解放軍具體指揮機構與部隊的了解，同時積極提升對對北方投送軍力的能力以及對澳洲東、西部航線的保衛能力。 卡羅塔姆總結稱，雖然美國與中國方面可能都不希望發生戰爭，但歷史經驗表明，只要較小的國家或民主國家集團減少對防禦的做為或戰略威懾的重視，侵略政權就可能藉機引發衝突，強調台灣目前仍是印太地區一個潛在的巨大矛盾爆發點，「一旦發生衝突，整個西太平洋地區都將被捲入其中，無論雙方是否願意」。 卡羅塔姆也認為，雖然澳洲的《國防戰略》和《國記一體化戰略》仍具備足夠的威懾與應對能力，但澳洲當局仍需更詳細的了解並闡述解放軍南部站區的實際能力，以及其在衝突中可能採取的潛在部署方案，引導公眾討論國防開支的必要性。「讓公眾討論解放軍威脅的目的並非製造恐慌或恐懼，而是為了認民眾放心，彰顯澳洲政府對潛在威脅具有清晰的認知，並展示政府所制定的威脅應對策略」。延伸閱讀： 羅斯福號今穿越麻六甲 最快15日三航艦部署中東黎智英助理分析美國期中選舉結果：台灣最大贏家中共24機艦常態灰色侵擾 9架次軍機越中線侵逼北部西南空域美智庫示警：解放軍動員三大戰區模擬孤立台灣曹興誠認證是「邪靈」一份子 蔣萬安這樣回覆…

Two Australian nationals survived the incident and are safe, while an Indonesian crew member remains unaccounted for.

The crash in South Kalimantan was the second helicopter accident in days, following a military chopper crash off Borneo that killed three.

A golf caddie who lost sight in her right eye after being hit by a golf ball in Pathum Thani is seeking legal help, claiming the golfer failed to cover her full …

Local activists argue that COP31 overlooks Turkey's coal reliance and its status as a destination for plastic waste from Europe.

Ngày hội văn hóa Việt tại Perth (Úc) thu hút 5.000 lượt khách với ẩm thực 3 miền, trình diễn trang phục dân tộc, đàn bầu và các trò chơi dân gian …

A report released on Saturday highlighted China's efforts to help sustain peace and stability in the South China Sea.

A fleet of water-bombing aircraft provided by the Australian Government has officially begun operations to tackle ...

Through music and a remarkable encounter with Anoushka Shankar, Kumar Karthigesu finds much to be thankful for.

Four heritage-listed defence properties to be preserved for community use after backlash from veterans and former PMsGet our daily political email, free app or daily news podcastRichard Marles has denied claims Australia’s …

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The defending champion says she is 'not physically ready to compete' in the traditional season-ender due to a viral illness.

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong called for greater Australian investment in Southeast Asia, saying deeper regional ties would strengthen its resilience and competitiveness.

He pointed to opportunities for cooperation that would help countries “see each other as partners in development, and not solely through the prism of US-China rivalry”.

In Woolgoolga, Diwali is more than a festival. It's a story of migration, identity and generations finding home.

The father of two had moved to Australia to support his family in China.

US voters have shown there’s nothing inevitable about populism and big money politics. Australian leaders take noteGet our daily political email, free app or daily news podcastDonald Trump had an uncanny ability …

France’s Nils Serre Gehri produced a dramatic late surge to win the men’s individual title at the World Triathlon Cup Hong Kong on Saturday, while Russia’s Diana Isakova continued her strong run …