Solomon Islands and Australia after “strong friendship” over Chinese tensions

Defence Minister Peter Dutton reiterated Australia’s desire for a “strong friendship” with Solomon Islands. Source: Wikimedia Commons The Australian Government has reiterated the need for a “strong friendship” with Solomon Islands, after their Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare unleased a furious broadside against the West. After telling parliament that criticism from local civil society groups meant…

Labor to end $92 million live sheep exportation if Albanese becomes PM

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese will end Australia’s live sheep export industry if elected later this month, according to an official statement. Published by the ABC, a Labor Party spokesperson confirmed the trade would be banned completely, something that had been in the pipeline for over 20 years. “An elected Albanese Labor government will phase out…

Soldier denies collusion emails in Roberts-Smith case

Ben Roberts-Smith’s ongoing defamation battle has been marred with allegations of collusion between former soldiers. Source: Woodzog The legal battle between Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith and three big newspapers resumed hostilities today, with more accusations of collusion from a witness. A former SAS patrol commander, codenamed Person 29 for this trial, was called by…