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Mark Carney visits Australia to strengthen trade and military ties on critical minerals and defense
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Mark Carney visits Australia to strengthen trade and military ties on critical minerals and defense

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Mark Carney is in Australia to strengthen trade and military ties. This trip focuses on dealing with critical minerals and defense. The visit aims...

Mar 03, 2026 01:54 PM 2 min read 8 sources
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1st Battalion, Royal Pacific Islands Regiment marks 75th anniversary at Taurama Barracks
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1st Battalion, Royal Pacific Islands Regiment marks 75th anniversary at Taurama Barracks

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The 1st Battalion, Royal Pacific Islands Regiment (1RPIR, Papua New Guinea's infantry battalion with roots in colonial forces) has commenced a...

Mar 03, 2026 12:45 PM 1 min read 1 source
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Australia and PNG open Ahioma Bailey bridge to improve East Cape Road access in Milne Bay
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Australia and PNG open Ahioma Bailey bridge to improve East Cape Road access in Milne Bay

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The people of Milne Bay Province celebrated the official opening of the Ahioma Bailey bridge, providing a safer river crossing for commuters. This...

Mar 03, 2026 12:43 PM 2 min read 5 sources
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Middle East conflict threatens to worsen Australia's cost-of-living crisis
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Middle East conflict threatens to worsen Australia's cost-of-living crisis

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Fallout from the Middle East conflict is so wide-reaching. It's threatening to worsen the cost-of-living crisis in Australia. The conflict's...

Mar 03, 2026 04:43 AM 1 min read 1 source
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New Zealand Affirms Noncommittal Stance on Iran Response
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New Zealand Affirms Noncommittal Stance on Iran Response

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New Zealand has affirmed its commitment to being noncommittal in its response to Iran. The announcement comes amid international discussions on...

Mar 03, 2026 02:15 AM 1 min read 1 source
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Iran Conflict Could Raise Australian Petrol Prices and Interest Rates, Taxing Households
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Iran Conflict Could Raise Australian Petrol Prices and Interest Rates, Taxing Households

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Conflict in Iran could hit petrol prices and hike interest rates in Australia. The article describes this potential outcome as 'a tax on...

Mar 03, 2026 01:11 AM 2 min read 1 source
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Israel's Ambassador to Australia Seeks to Discredit the United Nations
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Israel's Ambassador to Australia Seeks to Discredit the United Nations

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Israel's ambassador to Australia is seeking to discredit the United Nations. This effort is reported by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation....

Mar 03, 2026 12:54 AM 1 min read 1 source
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Car and motorbike crash closes part of SH1 south of Auckland
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Car and motorbike crash closes part of SH1 south of Auckland

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A section of SH1 south of Auckland is closed. The closure follows a collision between a car and a motorbike. The incident occurred on SH1 (State...

Mar 03, 2026 12:14 AM 1 min read 1 source
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