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Australia’s parliament will finish early today so politicians can attend the official opening of a hall that is part of the controversial $550 million extension to the Australian War Memorial (AWM). The official opening of ANZAC Hall, led by an address by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, is the latest in several staged openings as part…
When Chidi Nwaubani started dreaming up a new art project during downtime in COVID lockdowns, his first step was to consult a lawyer. “I was like, ‘Wait, is this actually legal? Can someone do this?’” explains the Nigerian-British artist and designer. Nwaubani wanted to know if he could create a digital form of the Rosetta…
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Up until last month, not many Britons would have heard of Catherine West. But the Australian-born politician, who has been a member of the UK parliament since 2015, certainly made a name for herself on the 9th of May when she called for Sir Keir Starmer to set out a timeline for his resignation. She…
Hi blog friends, I’m once again at Dallas Stadium to see the reigning champs take on Austria. I’ve been in Dallas over a week now, and it just keeps getting hotter. Lucky this stadium is covered and air conditioned, which makes for a delightful viewing experience. You will not be shocked to learn that there…
US Vice President JD Vance says that progress has been made in talks with Iran, with Tehran agreeing to allow nuclear inspectors in the country and establish mechanisms to handle its frozen assets. Mr Vance and US officials claimed progress on multiple fronts, including the establishment of “mechanisms” to ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains…
Australia’s trust in the United States has plunged to a record low under the Trump administration, the latest Lowy Institute poll shows, with only 31 per cent of Australians expressing faith that the US would “act responsibly in the world”. The annual poll is the nation’s most high-profile snapshot of how Australians see the world,…
Welcome to the ABC Arts June film wrap. This month sees Australian director Adrian Chiarella make his mark in the stellar run of local horror releases with Leviticus. Plus Hugh Jackman embraces brutality in The Death of Robin Hood, zombies carry a warning about AI in Colony, and Toy Story 5 takes on the tech…
Japan will quintuple entry visa fees starting from July 1, but most Australian tourists will not be impacted. Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Toshimitsu Motegi said the change was done to bring the fees, set in 1978, in line with inflation and changing exchange rates. “There could be possibility for various impacts but bearing that…
At 17 years old, he was captain of his Alice Springs high school, year 12 dux, and a talented athlete who appeared to have the world at his feet. The “intelligent”, “impressive young man” had received multiple academic awards and had been selected to represent the Northern Territory in athletics. Then in 2023, he took…