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Solomon Islands seeks to reassure Australia on China security deal, Penny Wong announces 200,000 paediatric vaccines

Solomon Islands' Prime Minister seeks to reassure Australia there will not be a military base in the Pacific island nation, after Foreign Minister Penny Wong touches down in Honiara.

ABC News

Australia's foreign minister in Solomon Islands to discuss security concerns

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong met with the Solomon Islands leader Manasseh Sogavare on Friday, the first visit to Honiara by the new Australian government amid concern over its Pacific neighbour's security pact with China.

Reuters

Top Australian diplomat visits Solomons to address security concerns

Honiara (AFP) - Australia's foreign minister landed Friday in Solomon Islands to address relations frayed by the Pacific nation's cosy ties and recent security pact with China.

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Marles shifts tone on China at defence summit – but the early days of government are easiest

In its first month in power, foreign policy and national security have played a major part of the new government’s activities.

The Conversation

Wong turns the page as trans-Tasman ministers face regional challenges

Australia's foreign minister Penny Wong has flagged a less pugilistic approach to China, and greater scope for collaboration with New Zealand, in a flying visit to Aotearoa.

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Australia has ground to make up on climate change - foreign minister

New Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Thursday that her visit to the Solomon Islands this week as well as trips to other countries in the region were due to her belief that Australia had ground to make up on the issue of climate change.

Reuters

Australian minister visits New Zealand during Pacific trip

Australia’s new foreign minister has made New Zealand the first stop on her third Pacific trip in a month as Canberra steps up efforts to counter China’s growing influence in the region

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Economic stability key in Pacific: Wong

Australia remains committed to offshore processing on Nauru, Foreign Minister Penny Wong says, which is propping up the island nation’s economy.

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Albanese government urged to keep focus on human rights as it rebuilds relationships in Asia

Thawing diplomatic relations with China shouldn’t mean ‘taking a backwards step with Beijing’, Human Rights Watch says

The Guardian - AU

Penny Wong to meet Solomon Islands PM in effort to mend ties after China deal

Foreign affairs minister will first fly to New Zealand for talks with her counterpart Nanaia Mahuta

The Guardian - AU

Penny Wong to visit New Zealand, Solomon Islands amid concern over climate change, China security pact

Foreign Minister Penny Wong will travel to New Zealand and Solomon Islands this week to discuss climate change and regional security, in her third visit to the Pacific since being sworn in last month.

ABC News

Australia's foreign minister Wong to travel to Solomon Islands amid concern over China security pact

Australia's foreign minister will travel to the Solomon Islands on Friday to meet with Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare amid concern over the regional impact of a security deal between the Pacific islands nation and China.

Reuters

Foreign minister to visit Solomons, NZ

Penny Wong will make her first visits to New Zealand and the Solomon Islands as foreign minister as Australia continues to increase its focus on the Pacific.

AAP

Australia raises concerns about ‘human rights abuses’ after failing to back US-led statement on Israel

Former foreign minister Gareth Evans says Albanese government’s decision to outline its own position sends ‘very clear message’

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On a power trip

Good morning, early birds. Australia’s east coast is facing an energy crisis, while NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet is fighting for stamp duty to get the boot. It’s the news you need to know, with Amber Schultz.

The Guardian - AU

Australia demands end to ‘unjustified trade strikes’ after China ends diplomatic freeze

Penny Wong says dialogue is in the interests of both countries but government will ‘always stand up for Australia’s values’

Al Jazeera

China’s military buildup needs to be transparent: Australia

Richard Marles tells Al Jazeera China’s military build-up is the most ambitious since the end of World War II.

The Independent UK

Australia, New Zealand unite on China's Pacific threat

Australia’s prime minister says after a meeting with his New Zealand counterpart that the two nations are in lockstep in their policies toward the Pacific islands, where China's influence is growing

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The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: Nadesalingams release gives hope, Britons sentenced to death, the ‘triple La Niña’

Friday: Biloela to welcome family of Tamil asylum seekers as others look for an end to indefinite detention. Plus: tips to revive your social life

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N.Korea missile tests ‘reckless’: Wong

Australia continues to review its autonomous sanctions against North Korea as the United States says the rogue nation could conduct a nuclear test at “any time”

ABC News

Debate over 'brain drain' as Malaysia cheers election of Penny Wong, Sam Lim in Australia

Malaysians express pride as Penny Wong and Sam Lim are successful in the federal election, but some say it highlights a lack of opportunity for ethnic minorities in Malaysia.

The New Daily

Pacific minnow wants to head Commonwealth

Commonwealth countries will vote on a new Secretary-General at CHOGM later this month, and Tuvalu is counting on Australia to support its candidate.

The Guardian - AU

It is clear Australia’s voice is being heard in the region – and that’s in no small part due to Penny Wong

The foreign minister has exploded out of the blocks since Labor won the election. Her aspiration is to be a serious person in serious times

The Independent UK

New Zealand PM to visit Australian counterpart in Sydney

Australia’s new prime minister has held face-to-face meetings with the leaders of the United States, India, Japan and Indonesia during his hectic first two weeks in office

The Independent UK

Australian PM goes on bamboo bicycle ride with Indonesian president on his first visit to country

Mr Albanese took a bicycle ride with Indonesian president Joko Widodo prior to their formal talks

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