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Taiwan defends role at Pacific summit as China rages

Australia has backed the right of Pacific nations to set their own rules after China raised opposition to Taiwan's presence at the forum summit in Palau.

AAP · Aug 31

Howzat: Australia funds Pacific sport on road to 2032

Australia lacked a sports diplomacy strategy leading into the 2000 Sydney Olympics but is set on maximising leverage from the upcoming Brisbane Games.

AAP · Aug 31

Pauline Hanson calls for two nuclear plants on east coast and insists policy is nothing like Dutton’s failed plan

One Nation leader also calls for taxpayer funding to keep coal-fired Loy Yang power station operating as part of ‘diversity’ of power

The Guardian - AU · Aug 31

Pacific summit underway in Palau without key leaders

Anthony Albanese, Chris Bowen and Pat Conroy are leading Australia's diplomatic effort at this year's Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting.

AAP · Aug 30

Pacific Islands Forum meeting in turmoil after several leaders pull out of Palau summit

Solomon Islands prime minister cancels his appearance, along with leaders from Fiji, Vanuatu and Samoa

The Guardian - AU · Aug 30

One Nation’s Secret Harbour byelection win shows Labor is at a loss when it comes to calming angry voters

Even after a week in which Pauline Hanson and One Nation candidates tripped over themselves trying to explain key policies, voters still backed the party

The Guardian - AU · Aug 30

Labor hears battle cry against "far right populists"

Anthony Albanese has warned of the threats of One Nation in a critical speech to Labor faithful in Queensland, with Pauline Hanson's party on the rise.

AAP · Aug 30

Pacific summit no shows won't impact Albanese visit

Anthony Albanese will head to Palau for the Pacific Islands Forum despite multiple leaders in the regional pulling out.

AAP · Aug 30

Advantage Australia in Pacific contest but risks await

Pacific leaders are set to gather in Palau for a bumper edition of the region's biggest summit: the Pacific Islands Forum.

AAP · Aug 28

Hannah Ferguson: ‘I’m not Zohran Mamdani, I’m not that cool. But that’s the bar I want to set’

She’s written two books, launched a progressive media firm and plans to dethrone the prime minister – all before she turns 30. What is she about?

The Guardian - AU · Aug 28