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Australian kids baffle doctors after developing Covid-19 antibodies without ever testing positive

Posted on November 18, 2020November 18, 2020By Editor

A bizarre case in Australia has stunned medical researchers, after children of Covid-19-positive parents developed extremely effective antibodies without ever testing positive for the virus themselves. … Read More >Australian kids baffle doctors after developing Covid-19 antibodies without ever testing positive

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India hosts allied war games with Australia, Japan & US in Arabian Sea amid heightened China tensions

Posted on November 17, 2020By Editor

The Quad partners have kicked off part two of their naval drills with warships, including one of the world’s largest military vessels, gathering in the North Arabian Sea to showcase their capabilities in a four-day joint exercise. … Read More >India hosts allied war games with Australia, Japan & US in Arabian Sea amid heightened China tensions

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South Australian plane passengers land into SURPRISE QUARANTINE as Perth rolls out new snap Covid-19 restrictions

Posted on November 15, 2020November 15, 2020By Editor

Less than 48 hours after lifting seven-month-long hard border controls, Western Australia has imposed new restrictions on travelers from South Australia over a coronavirus cluster, catching some of them mid-flight, literally. … Read More >South Australian plane passengers land into SURPRISE QUARANTINE as Perth rolls out new snap Covid-19 restrictions

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China stops imports of timber from Victoria, Australia over ‘pests’ amid diplomatic row

Posted on November 12, 2020By Editor

China has banned more Australian timber, saying that customs officials discovered pests in logs. However, Beijing denies there is a coordinated action against Australian products amid tensions between the two countries. … Read More >China stops imports of timber from Victoria, Australia over ‘pests’ amid diplomatic row

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Australia appoints special investigator to probe allegations of war crimes by elite commandos in Afghanistan

Posted on November 12, 2020November 12, 2020By Editor

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said that the nation must be prepared to deal with “brutal truths,” as officials are gearing up to examine the report on its troops’ alleged misconduct in Afghanistan. … Read More >Australia appoints special investigator to probe allegations of war crimes by elite commandos in Afghanistan

China may impose sweeping tariffs on Australian wine & ban other imports

Posted on November 7, 2020By Editor

Australian industry groups fear they may lose the lucrative Chinese market amid reports that Beijing could slap anti-dumping duties on Australian wine and suspend other imports as relations between the two nations sour. … Read More >China may impose sweeping tariffs on Australian wine & ban other imports

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Melbourne man with links to Chinese groups becomes first suspect charged under Australia’s new foreign interference law

Posted on November 6, 2020November 6, 2020By Editor

Australia has charged the first person under its new foreign interference law. The suspect, connected with China-linked organizations, stands accused of working for foreign intelligence and could face up to 10 years in jail. … Read More >Melbourne man with links to Chinese groups becomes first suspect charged under Australia’s new foreign interference law

Warships from Australia, Japan & US thunder into Indian Ocean for ‘Quad’ drills amid rising China tensions

Posted on November 4, 2020November 4, 2020By Editor

Australia, India, Japan and the US have kicked off drills showcasing military hardware and tactical capabilities with warfare operations and live firing drills, as Beijing says it’s concerned for the region’s peace and stability. … Read More >Warships from Australia, Japan & US thunder into Indian Ocean for ‘Quad’ drills amid rising China tensions

China may ban imports of Australian wheat as trade tensions escalate – sources

Posted on November 4, 2020November 4, 2020By Editor

Beijing is expected to bar Australian wheat imports, putting a AU$560 million (US$394 million) trade at risk, industry sources told the South China Morning Post. The grain could be the latest Australian product banned in China. … Read More >China may ban imports of Australian wheat as trade tensions escalate – sources

China defends quarantine measures on seafood imports from Australia, days after it halted timber shipment citing biohazard danger

Posted on November 2, 2020November 2, 2020By Editor

In the latest escalation between Beijing and Canberra, Australian seafood and timber exports have become the new targets of Chinese customs inspections, as Australia raises “serious concerns” over potential future trade bans. … Read More >China defends quarantine measures on seafood imports from Australia, days after it halted timber shipment citing biohazard danger