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Jonathan Pearlman

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Jonathan is a journalist based in Sydney. He has covered stories on Australia and the Pacific for The Straits Times since 2011 and has also contributed stories from Africa, the Middle East and the US. He was previously Australia-Pacific correspondent for The Telegraph (London) and foreign affairs correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald. He studied at the University of New South Wales and Oxford University.

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Australia tightens visa rules for foreign students, holidaymakers

International students in Australia will no longer be able to bring their family members with them under Australia’s new rules to curb migration, but students from ASEAN are exempt.
International students in Australia will no longer be able to bring their family members with them under Australia’s new rules to curb migration, but students from ASEAN are exempt.

‘Pacific drugs highway’: Australia’s new plan to target cocaine traffickers moving through islands

Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese speaking during a press conference at the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in the capital city of Koror in Palau on Sept 1.
Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese speaking during a press conference at the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in the capital city of Koror in Palau on Sept 1.

Australia unveils landmark Bill to let social media users opt out of algorithms

Most experts said an opt-in approach – in which algorithm-generated social media content was not the default - would have been a better way to tackle the problem.
Most experts said an opt-in approach – in which algorithm-generated social media content was not the default - would have been a better way to tackle the problem.

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

A missile test, a missing statement and a battle for influence

The 18-member Pacific Islands Forum foreign ministers failed to agree on a joint statement condemning China’s July 7 test-firing of a nuclear-capable ballistic missile into the Pacific.
The 18-member Pacific Islands Forum foreign ministers failed to agree on a joint statement condemning China’s July 7 test-firing of a nuclear-capable ballistic missile into the Pacific.

Aircraft near-misses at Sydney Airport spark concerns about air traffic controller shortage

Three recent near-misses at Sydney Airport have raised concerns about safety.
Three recent near-misses at Sydney Airport have raised concerns about safety.

Australia, Vietnam boost ties in hedge against China in a world ‘becoming more uncertain’

Vietnamese General Secretary and President To Lam (L) and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attend a joint press conference at Parliament House in Canberra on August 11.
Vietnamese General Secretary and President To Lam (L) and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attend a joint press conference at Parliament House in Canberra on August 11.

Submarine cables in Australia, Indo-Pacific face growing attack risk: Report

Construction of the Taiwan-Pengzhou submarine cable being done. About 99 per cent of Australia’s international connectivity flows through submarine cables, with the remainder mainly using satellites.
Construction of the Taiwan-Pengzhou submarine cable being done. About 99 per cent of Australia’s international connectivity flows through submarine cables, with the remainder mainly using satellites.

Is Australia’s property boom over?

Three rate rises and the government’s decision to scrap tax breaks for property investors have hurt housing prices.
Three rate rises and the government’s decision to scrap tax breaks for property investors have hurt housing prices.

Australia’s student visa fees are now the world’s highest. Here’s why S-E Asia got a pass

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (centre) speaking with students after event at Sydney University on July 15, 2026.
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (centre) speaking with students after event at Sydney University on July 15, 2026.

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