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Published on 01:42 GMT

Prime Minister Marape Reaffirms Commitment to Transforming PNG’s Airports

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed his government’s strong commitment to transforming Papua New Guinea’s aviation sector through the ongoing implementation of the Civil Aviation Development Investment Programme (CADIP), saying it is key to …

Source: PNG Business News - Neutral
Published on Jun 1, 2025

Jacinda Ardern’s memoir and the untold stories from her time as Prime Minister

“Women go through this often. Some, multiple times and often with a far worse outcome,” Ardern says. “I didn’t want to overstate it, if that makes sense?” And yet. “It’s so difficult to characterise that moment,” she tells the New Zealand Herald. “It wasn’ …

Source: The New Zealand Herald - Neutral
Published on 06:47 GMT

Albanese again pushes back on US demand for Australia to increase defence spending to 3.5% of GDP

Anthony Albanese has again sidestepped US calls for Australia to drastically increase its defence budget, now by about $40bn more each year, amid warnings from the Trump administration over China’s plans. The US secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, met with …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Jun 1, 2025

Australia news live: Dorinda Cox leaves Greens to join Labor; bankruptcy proceedings launched against John Pesutto

Dorinda Cox leaves Greens to join LaborSenator for Western Australia, Dorinda Cox, has announced she’s leaving the Greens to join the Labor Party and serve the Albanese government. Cox, appearing alongside Anthony Albanese in Perth on Monday, said “I am …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on 02:44 GMT

In Bradfield, the election is not yet over. What happens when a seat count is ultra close?

Election day was over four weeks ago. Yet the outcome in one House of Representatives remains unclear. That is the formerly Liberal Sydney electorate of Bradfield. In real time, you can watch the lead tilt between Liberal hopeful, Gisele Kapterian and her …

Source: The Conversation - Neutral
Published on 02:44 GMT

Land of a ‘fair go’ or Fortress Australia? A globetrotting journalist questions Australia’s myths – and nationality ...

Desire paths – trails formed by people or animals taking the most logical and convenient route, rather than the approved pathways set out by bitumen, gravel and signage – are having a moment. Tens of thousands have contributed snaps of them to Reddit …

Source: The Conversation - Neutral
Published on 01:26 GMT

Australian Defence Force needs ‘waste’ cuts, not more cash: Jacqui Lambie

Australia should be looking to cut “waste” in the Australian Defence Force before looking to pump more cash into it, independent senator Jacqui Lambie says. Senator Lambie on Monday reacted to the Trump administration calling on Canberra to boost the …

Source: PerthNow - Neutral
Published on 01:03 GMT

Three days, 12 judges, 1100 wines help celebrate 50 years of Australia’s best of the best

Chair of judges for the second year running at the National Wine Show, Matt Harrop, goes to work. Photo: Supplied/National Wine Show. You might be tempted to pick a pretty label or go by what’s on special when perusing the wine shelves in your local …

Source: RiotACT - Neutral
Published on 00:33 GMT

US calls on Australia to boost defence spending to 3.5% of GDP

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers remarks at the annual National Memorial Day Observance in Arlington, Virginia, US.PHOTO: REUTERS WASHINGTON - US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked Australia to dramatically raise its military spending to 3. …

Source: The Straits Times - Pro-Government
Published on 00:48 GMT

Australian Deputy PM’s 4-day visit begins today

Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, will travel to India as part of his multi-nation tour to Asia. The Australian Defence Ministry said Marles would start his four-day visit to Asia on June 2, Monday. The Deputy …

Source: The Tribune (Chandigarh) - Neutral
Published on 01:23 GMT

Hegseth calls on Australia to boost military spending

United States Secretary of Defence, Pete Hegseth, has called on Australia to increase military spending and activity to counteract China's presence in the Indo-Pacific region. Hegseth met with his Australian and Japanese counterparts, Richard Marles …

Source: Azzet - Pending
Published on 00:59 GMT

Australia ill-prepared for threats, says defence expert

Australia lacks a comprehensive national preparedness framework that’s fit for purpose against a broad range of threats, says a defence expert. A report released by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute and authored by Marc Ablong says – beyond …

Source: Government News - Neutral
Published on 01:03 GMT

House prices on the move as election result brings out buyers in May

The election result and rate cut have changed the equation for buyers, with more looking for a detached house. Photo: Michelle Kroll. The election result and the expectation of an interest rate cut have injected confidence into the ACT housing market, with …

Source: RiotACT - Neutral
Published on Jun 1, 2025

Three years after the Jenkins report, there is still work to be done on improving parliament culture

Three and a half years ago, then-sex discrimination commissioner Kate Jenkins’ Set the Standard report was handed to federal parliament, commissioned after Brittany Higgins’ allegations of sexual assault in Parliament House, which had shocked the public …

Source: The Conversation - Neutral
Published on Jun 1, 2025

What went wrong for the Greens in the Australian election?

The Greens lost three seats at the 2025 election, including Melbourne, the electorate of their former leader Adam Bandt. Their national Senate primary vote was down by almost one percentage point compared with 2022, though they have maintained the same …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on 06:35 GMT

Bright green meteor zooms past Sydney as auroras dazzle across Australia

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on 08:14 GMT

Greens senator’s bombshell defection

Western Australian Greens senator Dorinda Cox has made a bombshell defection to the Labor Party, revealing the surprise news in a joint press conference alongside Anthony Albanese. Greens Leader Larissa Waters was told just an hour-and-a-half before …

Source: Cairns Post - Neutral
Published on 07:43 GMT

Diatribe: The melancholy of the politician

“Despite their promises at the last Election, the politicians had not yet changed the climate” – Evelyn Waugh, ‘Love Among the Ruins’ 1953. Giorgio de Chirico, one of my favourite artists, painted “The Melancholy of the Politician in 1913. A metaphysical …

Source: Neos Kosmos - Pending
Published on 07:52 GMT

Greens senator Dorinda Cox makes surprise defection to Labor Party

Western Australian Greens senator Dorinda Cox has made a bombshell defection to the Labor Party, revealing the surprise news in a joint press conference alongside Anthony Albanese. Greens Leader Larissa Waters was told just an hour-and-a-half before …

Source: The West Australian - Center-right

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Published on June 2, 2025 - 07:36 GMT

Deputy Minister Nonceba Mhlauli briefs media on Presidential Youth Employment Initiative 3rd Quarter Report, 2 Jun

Members of the media are invited to attend a media briefing hosted by the Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Ms. Nonceba Mhlauli, to present and reflect on the Quarter 4 Progress Report (January – March 2025) of the Presidential Youth Employment …

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Published on June 2, 2025 - 07:17 GMT

Nawrocki Holds Lead in Poland’s Presidential Runoff

(MENAFN) Nationalist conservative contender Karol Nawrocki is currently ahead in Poland’s presidential election runoff, securing 50.7 percent of the vote, according to the latest exit poll released late Sunday. Populist conservative candidate Rafal …

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Published on June 2, 2025 - 07:16 GMT

Nawrocki Secures 50.7 Percent Vote in Poland’s Presidential Runoff

(MENAFN) Karol Nawrocki, a right-wing nationalist and conservative contender, has taken a narrow lead in Poland's presidential runoff election with 50.7% of the vote, according to a Sunday evening Ipsos exit poll conducted by media outlets. His …

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Published on June 2, 2025 - 07:16 GMT

Trump envoy describes Ukraine war as NATO ‘proxy war’

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump's special envoy, Keith Kellogg, stated in a recent Fox News interview that Russian President Vladimir Putin is justified in viewing the Ukraine conflict as a proxy war waged by NATO. Kellogg acknowledged that while …

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Published on June 2, 2025 - 07:16 GMT

Trzaskowski Holds Lead in Polish Presidential Race

(MENAFN) According to preliminary exit polls released Sunday evening, liberal hopeful Rafal Trzaskowski is narrowly ahead in Poland’s presidential contest, securing 50.3 percent of the vote. These early results were published by Ipsos and reflect data …

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Published on June 2, 2025 - 07:49 GMT

First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva congratulated Azerbaijani minifootball national team

AZERBAIJAN, June 2 - Release from the Press Service of the President On May 30, Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, made a phone call to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates. During the telephone …

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Published on June 2, 2025 - 02:55 GMT

6 June deadline to form nomination committees regarding Legislative Assembly Election

MACAU, June 2 - The date 6 June is the deadline for submitting, to the Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Election, application forms for the endorsement of a nomination committee. That relates to endorsement of those intending to …

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Published on June 1, 2025 - 19:32 GMT

Statement by Prime Minister Carney on Canadian Armed Forces Day

CANADA, June 1 - “For generations, the Canadian Armed Forces have answered the call to serve – upholding our sovereignty with unwavering resolve. On Canadian Armed Forces Day, we honour their sacrifice and service to our great nation. “In an increasingly …

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Published on June 2, 2025 - 06:42 GMT

NewU Early College 2+1 Launches in DC: The Smartest High School Path to College Is Now a Reality

Private early college high school lets students earn up to 80 college credits by graduation — and a bachelor’s degree just one year later WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today marks the official launch of NewU …

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Published on June 2, 2025 - 03:18 GMT

UPDATE: Texas Hemp Industry Urges Governor Abbott to Veto SB 3 in Emergency Press Conference

Editor's Note: The time of the press conference has been updated to 9:30 a.m. CST. All other details remain the same. Farmers, Veterans, Small Business Owners and Hemp Advocates to Speak Out Against Bill’s Threat to Jobs, Economic Growth and Freedom of …

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Published on June 1, 2025 - 05:09 GMT

President Julius Maada Bio Champions Africa’s Call for UN Security Council Reform at Oxford Union

President Bio calls for Africa’s permanent seats on UN Security Council in keynote at Oxford Union, urging global support for equitable reform. OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, June 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sierra Leone’s President Dr. …

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Published on June 1, 2025 - 04:50 GMT

New Release: 3rd ‘Evidence Capacity Pulse Report’

Data Foundation Releases Third ‘Evidence Capacity Pulse Report’ Monitoring Ongoing Changes to Federal Data Infrastructure WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Data Foundation today released its third " …

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Published on June 1, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

OFL Commemorates First Official Injured Workers’ Day and Demands Recognition Be Met with Justice

TORONTO, June 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One year after celebrating the successful second reading of the Injured Workers’ Day Bill, the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) proudly stands today with injured workers, community groups, allies, ONDP Leader …

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Published on May 31, 2025 - 14:16 GMT

USW: Trump’s 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum are a direct attack on Canadian jobs — Ottawa must act now

TORONTO, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United Steelworkers union (USW) is warning that U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to double tariffs on both steel and aluminum to 50% is a devastating blow to Canada’s industries and the hundreds of …

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Published on May 31, 2025 - 14:16 GMT

Les tarifs de 50 % imposés par Trump sur l'acier et l'aluminium sont une attaque directe contre les emplois canadiens et ...

TORONTO, 31 mai 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Le Syndicat des Métallos prévient que la décision du Président américain Donald Trump de doubler à 50% les tarifs sur l'acier et l'aluminium est un coup dévastateur pour les industries canadiennes et les …

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Published on May 31, 2025 - 13:22 GMT

ThinkCareBelieve: Week 19 of President Trump’s American Leadership

Washington, DC, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Link to ThinkCareBelieve's Article: https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/05/31/week-19-of-president-trumps-american-leadership/ ThinkCareBelieve has published an article on …

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Published on May 31, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Investors Mobilize to ‘Free Linqto’ Amid Concerns of Mismanagement

LAS VEGAS, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Concerned customers of the investment platform Linqto have joined together to demand answers from the tech company’s new management, which has suspended operations and frozen users’ accounts since February of …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 22:17 GMT

New Edition of Brian Oglesby’s Bold Book Sparks National Dialogue on Race, Politics, and Policy

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author, retired military officer, and cultural commentator Brian Oglesby has released a new, expanded edition of his provocative and widely discussed book, Progressives, Leftists, …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 21:09 GMT

His Holiness Pope Leo XIV receives his first Palestinian and Israeli Peace Leaders, affirms support for civil society

Vatican receives peace entrepreneurs Maoz Inon and Aziz Abu Sarah, marks first formal welcome by Pope of representatives from Israeli-Palestinian peace movement VATICAN CITY, ITALY, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, May 30, His Holiness …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 16:34 GMT

New Capital Project Toolkit Helps Towns and Schools Avoid Project Failure, Win Community Support, and Deliver Results

A first of its kind toolkit helps municipal leaders and school boards win community trust, pass referendums, and deliver capital projects. CA, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across the country, school boards and municipalities …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 14:26 GMT

Republican Candidate Sharifah Hardie Calls for Economic Action, Not More Incarceration, in California Governor’s Race

Sharifah Hardie rejects GOP status quo, calls for jobs over jails and a bold economic plan to rebuild California from the ground up. COLTON, CA, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sharifah Hardie, a Republican candidate for …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 12:38 GMT

New Webcast Covers Family Office Hiring Trends; Podcast with Pat Soldano Shares Key Family Biz Research Insights

Securing Talent, Family-owned Business Concerns Spotlighted in Two New Online Episodes Now Available WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Securing top talent for family office success and detailing the top tax and …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 21:00 GMT

Promoting women’s leadership in peace and security in focus of OSCE regional workshop in Ashgabat

To strengthen the role of women in peacebuilding and security across Central Asia, the OSCE Gender Issues Programme organized a two-day regional workshop on 27 and 28 May in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The event focused on advancing the Women, Peace and …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 19:39 GMT

Texas Hemp Industry Urges Governor Abbott to Veto SB 3 in Emergency Press Conference

Farmers, Veterans, Small Business Owners and Hemp Advocates to Speak Out Against Bill’s Threat to Jobs, Economic Growth and Freedom of Choice Over 100,000 Petition Signatures and Thousands of Handwritten Letters Expected to be Delivered to Governor’s …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 18:44 GMT

Deepening Pakistan’s enduring civil-military imbalance

The iron grip of Pakistan’s military establishment upon the nation’s political system endures as the most potent force shaping its governance. The elevation of Gen. Asim Munir to the rank of field marshal, announced on May 20, is a thunderous declaration …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 06:44 GMT

MENA: UAE’s Landmark Climate Law Takes Effect, Marking A Bold Leap Toward Regional Climate Leadership

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 11 of 2024 on the Reduction of Climate Change Effects officially comes into force on May 30, 2025, Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa (MENA …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 06:24 GMT

EBC Financial Group：フランスとの100億ドルの協定と米国との協力強化によるベトナムの戦略的台頭

ベトナムとフランスの100億ドルの取引や米国との関係深化は目立つトピックである見出しではなく、アジアにおける貿易の流れと投資家心理の変化を示唆しています。 VIETNAM, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ベトナムは、多極化した世界市場で、地政学的・経済的な架け橋としての地位を急速に築き上げています。5月26日、フランスのエマニュエル・マクロン大統領のハノイ国賓訪問中、両国は航空、エネルギー、インフラ、医薬品分野において100 …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 06:24 GMT

EBC Reports Vietnam’s Strategic Rise with $10B France Pact, Strengthened U.S. Ties

Vietnam’s $10B France deal and deepening U.S. ties aren’t just headlines—they signal a shift in trade flows and investor sentiment in Asia. VIETNAM, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vietnam is rapidly positioning itself as a geopolitical and …

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