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Solomons PM survives attempt to oust government

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale is reviewing a security pact struck with China in 2022 as he steers his nation closer to the US and Australia.

Australia’s right-wing One Nation party proposes pension shake-up to boost take-home pay

A full-time worker earning about A$90,500 (S$82,531) in a year would receive around A$2,300 more after tax under One Nation’s policy.

Australians could opt out of social media algorithms under new law

Social media firms have long faced scrutiny over their use of allegedly addictive algorithms.

New Zealand’s ruling coalition leads poll two months ahead of election

The survey ahead of the Nov 7 ballot shows both major parties – National and Labour – struggling to win over voters.

Sydney sweats in spring hot spell, faces ‘extreme’ bushfire risk

Australia’s weather forecaster said temperatures in Sydney were set to hit 33 deg C, nearly 13 deg C above average.

Australia’s scrapping of university deals with China prompts security debate

The Australian government abruptly terminated a collaboration between the Australian National University in Canberra and Shandong University in China.

Australia sends drone specialists to join Nepal search as 36 citizens missing

More than 1,200 people have been confirmed dead and some 5,000 remain missing after a glacier collapse triggered the floods on Aug 26.

Sydney airport near-miss involved controllers flagged as high-fatigue risk, records show

The July 27 incident drew further scrutiny of air traffic control staffing amid global shortages.

New Zealand approves use of party drug MDMA to treat trauma

New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour said the country is committed to opening up access to “innovative treatments”.

Palau urges ‘unified’ Pacific response to China missile test

The Pacific forum culminates with a leaders’ retreat on Sept 3, during which officials are expecting to hammer out wording for a joint communique.

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