International relations
Australia reveals diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics
PM Morrison says China has not responded to issues including human rights abuses
Politics
Asia Insight
China looms over New Caledonia vote on independence from France
Most indigenous Kanaks favor a split, but European residents tend to favor status quo
Politics
Solomon Islands PM survives no-confidence vote after riots
Sogavare accuses critics of being 'Taiwan's agents' amid anger over China ties
US-China tensions
China loses path to 'undisputed primacy' in Asia as U.S. rebounds
Lowy's Asia Power Index shows Beijing's ongoing challenge to Washington
Opinion
Australia has no future if it cannot understand its Aboriginal past
Injustice and dispossession sits at the foundation of today's society
Indo-Pacific
AUKUS sub deal triggers debate on nuclear safeguards
China and Russia raise proliferation concerns at IAEA over deployment
Indo-Pacific
Pentagon to boost Australia infrastructure in global posture review
But shifting of military footprint requires further consultation with foreign governments
International relations
Solomon Islands unrest magnifies Pacific unease over China ties
Calm returns but perceptions of 'checkbook diplomacy on steroids' persist
Coronavirus
Australia confirms 2 cases of omicron COVID-19 variant
Individuals arrived from southern Africa
International relations
Papua New Guinea joins Australia effort to calm Solomon Islands
Some 50 police officers arrive in capital of Honiara after 3 days of protests
International relations
Australia sends police, army to Solomon Islands as protests spread
Honiara's Chinatown under attack as demonstrators want PM out
International relations
Australia considers diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics: media
Canberra could follow Washington's move against China's human rights record
Indo-Pacific
Japan nears defense access deal with quasi-ally Australia next year
Agreement would smooth way for joint drills as China flexes muscle
Comment
AUKUS raises questions about Australia as an 'Asian' nation
Canberra's narrative about regional role leaves ASEAN members wary
COVID vaccines
Pro and anti-vaccination protesters take to streets in Australia
Nationwide vaccinations are voluntary, but states have mandated shots for many jobs
Interview
U.K. 'on track' to join CPTPP by 2022, trade official says
E-commerce, state spending talks 'moving incredibly quickly;' tariffs up next
Opinion
Japan should be admitted to the Five Eyes network
Difficulty adding new members demands a new type of intelligence sharing coalition
International relations
At APEC, Xi vows to open China as Taiwan promotes CPTPP bid
Biden raises U.S. engagement while grouping seeks trade-led COVID recovery
Indo-Pacific
New Zealand signals shift in China stance by opening door to AUKUS
Diplomat indicates willingness to collaborate on technology outside of nuclear subs
