Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and his delegation arrived in Taiwan on Monday for the first stop of their Asian tour and met with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen to discuss economic and trade cooperation. During their meeting, Tsai expressed her appreciation to Youngkin for the delegation’s visit and said she looks forward to expanding bilateral cooperation…
Virginia Governor Arrives in Taiwan for Bilateral Talks With Island’s President
April 24, 2023
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Deceased Comic Genius Would Have Been ‘Cancelled’ Today: TV Host
April 24, 2023
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Comic legend Barry Humphries would have been shouted down and cancelled in the modern entertainment scene says Australian TV host Kerri-Anne Kennerley. The death of the Australian entertainer and household name at the age of 89 on April 22 sparked an outpouring of tributes from at home and around the world. British comedian Ricky Gervais…
Kiwis Granted Direct Citizenship Pathway in Australia in ‘Historic Decision,’ NZ PM Says
April 24, 2023
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New Zealanders looking to settle long-term in Australia are in for celebrations as Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a direct pathway to Australian citizenship for Kiwis. From July 1, New Zealand citizens who arrived since 2001 and have lived in Australia for four years and meet the standard citizenship criteria will be eligible to…
Stage 3 Tax Cuts To Fail Rural and Regional Australia, Only Benefit East Coast Inner City Residents: Greens Senator
The Greens are again pressuring the federal government over the stage three tax cuts, with South Australian (SA) Greens Senator Barbara Pocock arguing it will only benefit the rich inner city areas and leave behind rural and regional Australians. This comes as The Australia Institute’s report ‘Divided Nation’ (pdf) found that the tax cuts would primarily…
Study of 70 Australian Household Spices Found Lead in Every Sample
April 23, 2023
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An Australian study of 70 popular dried herbs and spices stocked on supermarket shelves revealed that all samples had traces of heavy metals, including lead, arsenic, antimony, cadmium, and mercury. A 2021 U.S. consumer data advocate’s analysis of 126 herbs and spices discovered that roughly one-third of the tested products had significant levels of toxic…
Study of 70 Household Spices Found Lead in Every Sample
April 23, 2023
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An Australian study of 12 different brands of popular dried herbs and spices stocked on supermarket shelves revealed that all samples had traces of heavy metals, including lead, arsenic, antimony, cadmium, and mercury. A 2021 U.S. consumer data advocate’s analysis of 126 herbs and spices discovered that roughly one-third of the tested products had significant…
The Belt and Road Initiative Hits a Pothole
April 23, 2023
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Commentary Initially proclaimed as the economic marvel that would create massive global infrastructure and growth, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has encountered significant problems in recent years that have created doubt over its impact. The BRI was launched by Chinese leader Xi Jinping in 2013 when he pushed for a “Silk Road Economic Belt,”…
More Missiles, Less Armoured Vehicles: ADF Continues Evolution to Deal With Beijing Threat
April 23, 2023
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Australia will cut the purchase of new armoured vehicles in favour of long-range missiles to better deal with the Beijing threat and pivot the country’s military from a land-based fighting force to one better suited to maritime warfare. On April 24, the Labor government received the final report from a defence review ordered in August…
Who Comes First in the Trans Debate? Parents or Teachers?
April 23, 2023
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Commentary Who should have the authority in relation to a child’s welfare? Most mums and dads would be confident in asserting no one loves their children or is more invested in their children than they are. As the wise saying goes, “Blood is thicker than water.” The bond between parent and child is strong and…
Kiptum Wins London Marathon in 2nd Fastest Time
LONDON—Kelvin Kiptum collapsed to the ground after winning the London Marathon on Sunday and recording the second fastest time in history over the distance. The 23-year-old Kenyan runner set the course record with a time of 2 hours, 1 minute, 25 seconds and just missed out on Eliud Kipchoge’s world record by 16 seconds. “I…
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