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Australia helps buy Pacific firm 'to block China'
The government and telecoms giant Telstra purchase Digicel Pacific in a joint venture.
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Australia helps buy Pacific firm 'to block China'
The government and telecoms giant Telstra purchase Digicel Pacific in a joint venture.

Why Australia refuses to give up coal
Australia is the only rich nation still wedded to coal, despite urgent calls to stop its use.

Australia city lockdowns end as Melbourne reopens
Australia's second largest city has seen over 260 days under restrictions in the pandemic so far.

Barty chooses to end 2021 season early
World number one Ashleigh Barty ends her season and will not defend her WTA Finals title next month because of the quarantine rules she would face on her return to Australia.

Australia to start travel bubble with Singapore
Unrestricted travel between the two highly-vaccinated nations could begin next month for some.

Leak reveals lobbying to change key climate report
Australia and others are asking the UN to play down the need to move rapidly away from fossil fuels.

Kidman adds £10k to suicide prevention fundraiser
The actress said she was "profoundly moved" by Three Dads Walking.
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Australia helps buy Pacific firm 'to block China'
The government and telecoms giant Telstra purchase Digicel Pacific in a joint venture.

Why Australia refuses to give up coal
Australia is the only rich nation still wedded to coal, despite urgent calls to stop its use.

Australia city lockdowns end as Melbourne reopens
Australia's second largest city has seen over 260 days under restrictions in the pandemic so far.

Barty chooses to end 2021 season early
World number one Ashleigh Barty ends her season and will not defend her WTA Finals title next month because of the quarantine rules she would face on her return to Australia.

Australia to start travel bubble with Singapore
Unrestricted travel between the two highly-vaccinated nations could begin next month for some.

Leak reveals lobbying to change key climate report
Australia and others are asking the UN to play down the need to move rapidly away from fossil fuels.

Kidman adds £10k to suicide prevention fundraiser
The actress said she was "profoundly moved" by Three Dads Walking.

Why Australia refuses to give up coal
Australia is the only rich nation still wedded to coal, despite urgent calls to stop its use.

Australia city lockdowns end as Melbourne reopens
Australia's second largest city has seen over 260 days under restrictions in the pandemic so far.

Barty chooses to end 2021 season early
World number one Ashleigh Barty ends her season and will not defend her WTA Finals title next month because of the quarantine rules she would face on her return to Australia.
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