Interview
Japanese-Uyghur lawmaker calls for harder line on China
Ruling party member Arfiya Eri says Japan must amend its 'passive constitution'
Opinion
AUKUS needs more than submarines to make its bold vision a reality
Increased public engagement is key to pact's mission to deter China
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Media & Entertainment
Elon Musk calls Australian government 'fascists' over bill on falsehoods
Canberra could fine social media firms for failing to prevent spread of misinformation
Commodities
Australia's mining industry faults new labor rights for rising costs
Minerals Council cites multi-employer bargaining and 'same job, same pay' law
Commodities
Australian miners rally as China's CATL 'adjusts' lithium output
Oversupply has dragged on prices for key battery material over a year
Immigration
Australia latest to crack down on foreign student influx as rents soar
Schools object to curbs on key export industry that follow trend in Canada and U.K.
Technology
Australia plans social media minimum age, angering youth digital advocates
Critics say ban could drive youngsters' online activity underground
Commodities
West urged to give lithium more support to break China's supply grip
Ex-Pilbara chief's warning comes as Arcadium moves to mothball Australian mine
Business trends
Japan and Australia should 'update' trade relations: NSW premier
Nikkei Forum in Sydney focuses on the two countries' future
Indo-Pacific
Quad plans Biden-Kishida send-off summit in Delaware on Sept. 21
President to host leaders of Japan, India and Australia in home city
Podcast: News Roundup
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International relations
Australia and Japan launch Pacific digital plan, boost defense ties
Foreign and defense ministers meet amid 'serious concerns' over China
Interview
Kiribati ex-leader calls on Pacific to confront assertive China
Anote Tong says recent PIF controversy holds lessons for how to deal with Beijing
Economy
Australian GDP grows just 0.2% as interest rates hit consumption
Policymakers caught between sluggish expansion and stubborn inflation
Arts
Australian furniture designers carve out sustainable future
Homegrown industry reflects landscape and cultural diversity
International relations
Pacific leaders back Australia-funded regional policing plan
Initiative follows Beijing's efforts to boost its security presence in region
Interview
Australian senator upholds motion denying China's U.N. claim to Taiwan
David Fawcett highlights economic risk of potential Chinese move to change status quo
Market Spotlight
Australia housing prices, rents surge as supply shortage deepens
Affordability emerges as political issue for Albanese government
Life
From Tibet to PNG, touring Asia-Pacific on two wheels
Adventure biking yields a unique view of a diverse region
Business deals
Nippon Steel, JFE Steel to invest $1bn in Australian coal mine
Japanese steelmakers want higher quality coking coal to cut CO2 emissions
Defense
Australia and Indonesia seal treaty-level defense pact
Agreement allows militaries to operate from each other's countries
Commodities
Australia warns of $2bn budget hole as iron ore slumps on China woes
Concerns elevated after bleak outlook from largest steelmaker
Climate Change
Japan to coordinate decarbonization plans with ASEAN, Australia
Emissions-intensive power, transport, industrial sectors targeted in policy road map
Commodities
Australia's Pilbara Minerals makes $370m bid for Brazil lithium project
Lithium miner moves to diversify outside home market with eye on serving U.S. and EU
Commodities
As lithium slump drags on, some Australian miners look to grow
Operators push through gloom to position for long-term demand forecasts