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Grattan on Friday: Albanese to hit campaign trail – for a Security Council seat
The prime minister will be at the United Nations during leaders’ week in September. That’s an excellent opportunity for a PM with lobbying on his mind.
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Mark Brown’s Cook Islands Party set to govern for historic fifth consecutive term
Cook Islands News/RNZ Pacific Mark Brown’s governing Cook Islands Party (CIP) is set to return to power for a historic fifth consecutive term after securing an absolute majority of 13 of the 24 parliamentary seats following final count of the 2026 general election. The Democratic Party, the country’s main opposition in the previous Parliament, has
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From GST to gambling to gun buybacks, Australia’s federation isn’t working
Australia was built on the idea that states should compete against each other – but they’re not, and that’s failing us all.
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Australia’s backdown on data centres allows them to use energy from coal and gas. Here’s what that means
The federal government has softened its initial renewables-only stance.
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Andrew Charlton’s warning on data centres’ impact on power bills
Speaking before the National Cabinet meeting ended, the cabinet secretary warned household bills are likely to rise if data centres are powered by coal or gas.
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Long time coming: After decades of struggle, is Bougainville on the brink of statehood?
ANALYSIS: By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific We could be about to find out whether a part of the Pacific Islands will become the world’s newest nation. After a seven-year wait, Papua New Guinea’s Parliament is today (Thursday, August 27) expected to finally table the question of whether to approve of independence for the country’s
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China’s AI and tech breakthroughs are built on decades of work. Here’s what other nations can learn
A recent study into China’s innovation boom found patenting activity has been accelerating for years and is built on a whole ecosystem, not a few lone heroes.
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Meta settles landmark US lawsuit for nearly $18bn and agrees to change Facebook and Instagram
Major changes for TikTok and YouTube could be about to follow.
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Hantavirus infects wildlife farmers in Vietnam: A risk to Southeast Asia
Nearly 9% of Vietnamese wildlife farmers have been infected with hantavirus, pointing to the risks of current farming practices.
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Changes to Facebook and Instagram are key part of Meta’s $17B settlement with the states over harm to teens
Meta’s settlement calls for several key design changes to protect teens, but how the states will verify and enforce the changes is a big question mark.
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Canada walked away from a U.S. trade deal. What happens now?
Ottawa’s decision to walk away may have been justified, but it is costly for an economy still heavily dependent on the U.S. market.
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Here’s what to keep in mind before and after an aged care assessment
It might be tempting to focus on your ‘good days’. But here’s what to keep in mind when an assessor asks about your health and everyday life.