More calls for New Zealand to include Cook Islands in free travel ‘bubble’
AVARUA, Jun 15, 2020, RNZ. The Aotearoa Society of the Cook Islands has joined the…
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‘Unknown substance’ found at Sydney Airport, emergency services examining ‘golf ball sized’ package
SYDNEY, Jun 15, 2020, 9News. An unknown substance has been found at Sydney Airport. It…
[Analytics] China’s drive for hegemony meets resistance
It’s an odd sort of great power rivalry: China and the US competing to see…
Indonesia to open international tourism to China, Japan, South Korea, and Australia
JAKARTA, Jun 14, 2020, ANTARA. The Indonesian government planned to open the tourism corridor to…
Empty shelves in food-rich Australia raise questions about supply chains
SYDNEY, Jun 13, 2020, ST. Australia’s vast swathes of farmland produce enormous quantities of food…
Thousands gather in Perth, rally at hotels in Brisbane and Melbourne, handful turn up to banned Sydney refugee event
CANBERRA, Jun 13, 2020, 9News. Thousands of people have gathered at a Black Lives Matter…
Australia-Papua New Guinea Lombrum Naval base on Manus Island to be reviewed
PORT MORESBY, Jun 12, 2020, PNG Today. Manus Governor Charlie Benjamin has questioned Australia’s position…
[Analytics] In Australia, protesters demand justice over minority deaths in custody
Protesters have gathered in major cities across Australia demanding justice over minority deaths in police…
Vanuatu opposition boycotts parliament over Covid-19 breach
PORT VILA, Jun 11, 2020, RNZ. Vanuatu’s Opposition has boycotted parliament, citing health risks, after…
PM Scott Morrison claims ‘no slavery in Australia,’ sparking backlash
CANBERRA, Jun 11, 2020, News.com.au. Scott Morrison’s declaration that there was “no slavery in Australia”…
[Analytics] Coronavirus, economic crisis and gender equality in Asia
The global research evidence is clear: economic crises exacerbate pre-existing inequalities, damaging the employment opportunities…
SIA travellers from Australia, New Zealand allowed to fly through Singapore
SINGAPORE, Jun 11, 2020, ST. Changi Airport has set up new Transit Holding Areas (THA)…