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Sweet Caroline Kennedy calls in to MIX 106.3 and helps celebrate new song for Canberra school

The US ambassador also revealed a little of what she had been doing in Canberra. And, no. She hasn't made it to Mooseheads yet.

The Canberra Times

Energy crisis drives push to renewables

Price spikes and concerns about energy security stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine are accelerating the transition to renewables, a forum has heard.

AAP

ACT charging network kicks off as heavy-hitters gather at EV summit

Mike Cannon-Brookes has urged greater speed on tough vehicle emission standards

The Canberra Times

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First Thing: Senate passes $739bn healthcare and climate bill

Inflation Reduction Act will reduce planet-heating emissions and lower prescription drug costs – and give Biden a crucial victory. Plus, meet Casper the ghostly octopus

The Guardian - UK

Japanese sailor attacked at Solomon Islands memorial service

A Japanese sailor has been attacked in the Solomon Islands during a World War II memorial service that was also attended by U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman

The Independent UK

Caroline Kennedy meets children of Solomon Islanders who saved JFK’s life

New US ambassador to Australia was in Honiara to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal

The Guardian - AU

Japan, US vow to enhance ties with Solomon Islands amid China clout

Senior government and military officials from Japan and the United States on Sunday vowed to strengthen cooperation with the Solomon Islands amid increasing Chinese influence, as they gathered in the capital Honiara to mark the 80th anniversary of the World War II Battle of Guadalcanal.

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Boosting US-Pacific ties a priority, says top US diplomat during WWII memorial visit to Solomon Islands

Strengthening ties with the Pacific is a priority for the Biden administration, says a top US diplomat, while warning the region faces a struggle from countries that seek to coerce and pressure the Pacific Islands family.

ABC News

PM lays path to vote on Indigenous Voice

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will recommend changes to the constitution in a speech at the Garma Festival, ahead of a referendum on an Indigenous Voice.

AAP

US ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy visits War Memorial to learn more about elite team that helped rescue JFK during WWII

Newly appointed United States ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy learns more about the elite Australian military unit that helped rescue her father — John F Kennedy — and his crew during World War II.

ABC News

US ambassador Kennedy meets with PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has informed Caroline Kennedy about the government's work on Indigenous issues, a priority area for the new US ambassador.

AAP

US sends Sherman, Kennedy to visit the Solomon Islands

The U.S. is sending a high-profile diplomatic delegation to visit the Solomon Islands next week led by Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and including Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy

The Independent UK

Caroline Kennedy sworn in as US ambassador, confirms she will travel to Solomon Islands

Caroline Kennedy is sworn in as the new United States ambassador to Australia in Canberra. She will travel to the Solomon Islands next week to mark the Battle of Guadalcanal and suggests the US will continue to expand its Pacific footprint.

ABC News

Exclusive-Sherman, Kennedy to visit Solomons, where fathers fought and U.S. now vies with China

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and U.S. Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy plan next month to visit the Solomon Islands, where their fathers fought in World War Two and the United States is in a modern-day battle for influence with strategic rival China.

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US ambassador hints at AUKUS announcement

US ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy has called on Washington to put a greater emphasis on the Indo-Pacific amid concerns over Chinese assertiveness.

The Independent UK

New US envoy to Australia scolds male reporter: ‘Did you just talk over the woman?’

Ambassador’s post has been vacant for 18 months

The Independent UK

Caroline Kennedy says US needs to engage more in the Pacific

New U.S. Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy said Friday the United States needs to engage more with the Pacific region at a time when China is asserting its presence

The New Daily

‘A critical time’: JFK’s daughter Caroline Kennedy ‘honoured’ to carry forward her father’s legacy

Why JFK's daughter Caroline Kennedy is ‘honoured’ to carry her father's legacy forward as she arrives in Australia on Friday to begin her diplomati posting.

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ABC News

New US ambassador to Australia, Caroline Kennedy, will arrive in the country on Friday

Ms Kennedy is a former US ambassador to Japan from 2013 to 2017 under the Obama administration, and daughter of former president John F Kennedy.

ABC News

Caroline Kennedy confirmed by US Senate as next ambassador to Australia

The daughter of former US president John F Kennedy and a former US ambassador to Japan succeeds Arthur Culvahouse as US ambassador to Australia.

The Independent UK

Senate confirms key ambassador slots, including Kennedy

The Senate has voted to confirm Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of President John F

Reuters

U.S. Senate confirms Caroline Kennedy to be ambassador to Australia

The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed Caroline Kennedy, a former ambassador to Japan and daughter of the late President John F. Kennedy, as the U.S. ambassador to Australia, an important ally to the United States.

The Conversation

A brief history of the US-Australia alliance - and how it might change after the May election

This is part of a foreign policy election series looking at how Australia’s relations with the world have changed since the Morrison government came into power in 2019. You can read the other pieces here and here.

The Independent UK

Zelenskyy gets John F Kennedy award for defending democracy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is among five people being named as recipients of the John F

ABC News

Caroline Kennedy fronts US Senate, offering glimpse of issues she will deal with as US ambassador to Australia

Caroline Kennedy has fronted the US Senate as part of her confirmation process to become the next US ambassador to Australia. Here's what she has said on some of the big issues, ranging from China and AUKUS, to climate change and strategic competition in the Pacific.

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