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Australian story: PM remembers 50 years of Tracy

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reflected on how Cyclone Tracy impacted the nation on the eve of the 50th anniversary of Darwin being flattened.

AAP

‘I stood on a mine’: government urged to repatriate Australian seriously injured fighting in Ukraine war

Dfat confirms consular assistance for 38-year-old as PM warns Australians against ‘travelling to areas of conflict’

The Guardian - AU

Australian National Captured By Russian Forces In Ukraine

Australia investigates video of citizen captured by Russian forces in Ukraine, highlighting complex dynamics of the conflict and international involvement.

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Fears for Australian soldier captured in Ukraine

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says it is concerning news that an Australian citizen is reportedly being held hostage by pro-Russian forces in Ukraine.

AAP

Australia is banning social media for teens. Should Canada do the same?

The Australian government recently passed legislation that bans social media for anyone under 16. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hailed the legislation for putting “the onus on social media platforms — not young people or their parents” — for protecting youth from online harms.

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'Gravy Day' is an Australian tradition inspired by an unlikely Christmas song by Paul Kelly

December 21 isn't just four days before Christmas for many in Australia

The Independent UK

China Lifts Rock Lobster Ban, Bringing End To Australian Trade Barriers

China has lifted a ban on imports of Australian live rock lobsters, Canberra said Friday, demolishing the final barrier in a broader, multibillion-dollar trade war between the countries.

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Live lobsters back on Chinese menus as relations thaw

China has notified Australia the live rock lobster trade can resume, following an earlier agreement and the lifting of final trade barriers on some abattoirs.

AAP

Australia Agrees Deal To Finance, Train Solomons Police

Australia said Friday it has agreed to help boost Solomon Islands' police force with a finance and training package for the Pacific nation, which has fostered close ties with China.

International Business Times

Australia boosts Solomons support as China pact stopgap

A security pact between Australia and Solomon Islands will strengthen the Pacific nation's domestic police force and reduce the need for any Chinese assistance.

AAP

Grattan on Friday: Labor has to grapple with Anthony Albanese’s ‘man problem’

Women and their issues were at the centre in the 2022 election. They were an important reason why Scott Morrison was turfed out of office.

The Conversation

Opponents loathe him, some allies can’t stand him… announcing Crikey’s Shitstirrer of the Year

Crikey’s Shitstirrer of the Year gets under everyone’s skin — and skilfully uses that ability to drive attention towards their political cause.

Crikey

More Aussies heading home after deadly Vanuatu quake

Two more RAAF planes are set to bring home Australians stranded in Vanuatu following a 7.3 magnitude earthquake, as rescue and recovery efforts continue.

AAP

Labor’s long game: why trust and a little fear matter more than a balanced budget

With voters distracted by Christmas, the government has saved major announcements for 2025, using the mini-budget to prove it can get its sums right

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Chalmers reveals lower deficit this year, and billions more in deficits beyond

Economists expected blowout in this year’s mid-year budget update, but the government has unveiled a smaller deficit (with the blowouts coming later).

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MYEFO to condemn Labor to deficit

Australia is set to roll back into deficit when the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook is released tomorrow, and the government has handed the ABC a $40m funding increase.

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Morning Mail: NSW’s ‘abortion deserts’, more poll woe for Albanese, and a possible Kamala comeback

Only three public hospitals in the state are routinely providing abortions, a new study shows; PM’s disapproval rating at 50%

AAP

Indonesian president courts West with Bali Nine release

The release of five Australians serving life sentences in Indonesia for drug smuggling is viewed as an act of political goodwill by President Prabowo Subianto.

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Guardian Essential poll: Albanese disapproval at 50% as majority say Australia on the wrong track

In final survey of the year, nearly half say 2024 ended up being worse than they expected

Crikey

A radio host, a columnist, a group of protesters: Revealing the first luminaries of Crikey’s Shitstirrers Index

After parsing more than 1,000 nominations, Crikey presents our first few inaugural shitstirrers.

Crikey

Meme-aganda: 2024 as told through 10 godawful ALP posts

It sure was meme-y under Albanese.

The Guardian - AU

‘Human body can only take so much’: home in Australia, remaining Bali Nine face their new normal

Townsville bishop Timothy Harris, who provided care to families of Scott Rush and Michael Czugaj, says the path to recovery will be long

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Remaining Bali Nine Members Say They’re ‘Relieved And Happy’ To Be Back Home In Australia

“These Australians served more than 19 years in prison in Indonesia. It was time for them to come home.”

Latin Times

Final 5 Members of Infamous 'Bali Nine' Drug Ring Return to Australia After 19 Years in Indonesian Prison

Australia has repatriated the last five members of the "Bali Nine," a group convicted in 2005 for attempting to smuggle 18 pounds of heroin out of Indonesia.

AAP

Bali Nine face reintegration challenge in Australia

Five Australians convicted of drug smuggling in Indonesia have landed home, with the members of the infamous Bali Nine expressing gratitude for their return.

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