Opinion
Australia has no future if it cannot understand its Aboriginal past
Injustice and dispossession sits at the foundation of today's society
Coronavirus
WHO says measures against delta work for omicron variant too
Regional director tells Asia-Pacific nations to prepare for new surges in cases
Indo-Pacific
AUKUS sub deal triggers debate on nuclear safeguards
China and Russia raise proliferation concerns at IAEA over deployment
Economy
Australia fears of Q3 GDP slump lessened by robust recovery
Government firm on keeping economy open as 87% of adults double vaccinated
International relations
Solomon Islands unrest magnifies Pacific unease over China ties
Calm returns but perceptions of 'checkbook diplomacy on steroids' persist
International relations
Papua New Guinea joins Australia effort to calm Solomon Islands
Some 50 police officers arrive in capital of Honiara after 3 days of protests
Indo-Pacific
Japan nears defense access deal with quasi-ally Australia next year
Agreement would smooth way for joint drills as China flexes muscle
Comment
AUKUS raises questions about Australia as an 'Asian' nation
Canberra's narrative about regional role leaves ASEAN members wary
Travel & Leisure
Blackstone makes sweetened $6.2bn offer for Australia's Crown
Approach matches that of rival casino group Star Entertainment
Interview
U.K. 'on track' to join CPTPP by 2022, trade official says
E-commerce, state spending talks 'moving incredibly quickly;' tariffs up next
COP26
COP26: What Asia pledged, from China to Vietnam and Philippines
Sideline deals on 'coal, cars, cash and trees' set to impact growth strategies
Opinion
Japan should be admitted to the Five Eyes network
Difficulty adding new members demands a new type of intelligence sharing coalition
International relations
At APEC, Xi vows to open China as Taiwan promotes CPTPP bid
Biden raises U.S. engagement while grouping seeks trade-led COVID recovery
Energy
Australia approves $7bn sale of AusNet to Canada's Brookfield
No objection from foreign investment board in 1st review under new security rules
Commodities
Australian miner Kingsgate to restart Thai gold mine operations
Government seeks to end dispute through arbitration as critics cry foul
Life
Ancient Aboriginal fish traps refocus Australian history debate
Were pre-colonial indigenous people farmers or hunter-gatherers?
Telecommunication
Singtel logs SG$954m net profit as India unit swings to profit
Singapore telecom operator banks on 5G to lift revenue for further growth
Tea Leaves
Golden heads and fake hotels -- a salve in pandemic times
Melbourne's eclectic public art encourages political expression in lengthy lockdowns
COVID vaccines
APEC ministers pledge more COVID vaccines and safe travel
21 members, including U.S. and China, hold virtual talks ahead of Friday summit
Business deals
BHP sells out of coking coal mines it jointly owns with Mitsui
Australian miner aims to decarbonize but Japanese trader will keep investment
Opinion
Green hydrogen can re-energize Indo-Pacific relations
Close cooperation between regional governments will be an essential enabler
Trade
World's biggest trade deal RCEP to take effect Jan. 1
Asia-focused pact covers 30% of global population and GDP
Materials
Mongolia pushes Rio for more concessions in $7bn mine talks
Government asks for full debt forgiveness after Australian company raises offer
Indo-Pacific
New Zealand signals shift in China stance by opening door to AUKUS
Diplomat indicates willingness to collaborate on technology outside of nuclear subs
Coronavirus
Australia quarantine-free arrivals mark start of 'long march back'
Hugs and tears of joy as loved ones reunite, but travel restart just beginning