A man facing life behind bars is challenging the state of Victoria’s prison ban on the salty condiment beloved by many Australians. The case drew condemnation from a minister for corrections.
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Dozens of Australian Schools Close Over Asbestos Fears
Three-quarters of the schools in the area around the capital will be closed, although officials say the health risk from asbestos found in colored sand is low.
F.B.I. Director Is Said to Have Made a Pledge to Head of MI5, Then Broken It
The episode has contributed to concerns among intelligence allies that Kash Patel, brash and partisan, is also unpredictable and even unreliable.
F.B.I. Director Is Said to Have Made a Pledge to Head of MI5, Then Broken It
The episode has contributed to concerns among intelligence allies that Kash Patel, brash and partisan, is also unpredictable and even unreliable.
Xi Delivers Veiled Warning to Nations Not to Take the U.S.’s Side
At an Asia-Pacific summit, the Chinese leader urged countries to “resist unilateral bullying,” an appeal that seemed at odds with his country’s recent actions.
Can a U.S.-Australia Deal on Rare Earths Counter China’s Dominance?
Australia’s got reserves and mining expertise, and the United States is eager to invest in alternatives to China. But building mines, refineries and factories could take years.
To Counter China’s Hold on Rare Minerals, Trump Turns to Australia
The United States hopes to become less dependent on China by increasing access to mineral-rich countries. Rare earth metals are vital to an array of modern industries.
Australia Says Chinese Fighter Jet Released Flares Near Its Military Plane
The incident in the South China Sea on Sunday highlights tension in a region where China is demonstrating its growing military capabilities.
Australia Could Be a Rare Earths Alternative to China for the U.S.
China’s escalating curbs on the critical minerals has given Australia, a longstanding U.S. ally, the opportunity to reposition itself to a transactional president.
Qantas Airways Says Hackers Leaked Data on Its Customers
Qantas Airways said criminals stole nearly six million of its customer records in July as part of an attack on companies around the world.