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Japan to sell lethal arms in move away from post-war pacifism
Japan has overhauled its decades-long defence export rule, allowing the country to sell lethal weapons internationally amid rising global tensions. Source link
Government to pay for showers for at-home aged care recipients
The decision to scrap the plan to charge older Australians $50/hour for showers was made after months of sustained criticism, including warnings that people were forgoing other care to afford the service. Source link
What life is like for those trapped on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz
For months seafarers have been stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, tanker captain Raman Kapoor is speaking out about the fears and uncertainty of his crew. Source link
Workers to be axed, production slowed at one of WA's last coal mines
Premier Coal confirms job losses at its Collie operation, with workers set to be informed of the details. Source link
Sacked civil servant describes pressure to approve Mandelson as UK ambassador to US
The former head of the Foreign Office said there was “a very, very strong expectation” that Peter Mandelson “needed to be in post and in America as quickly as possible”. Source link
Vanuatu warns Australia it will not be 'dictated to' after reports of China deal
As Australia presses on to finally sign a key agreement with Vanuatu, reports of a security agreement with China have drawn a fierce response from Port Vila. Source link
Boyd says other AFL players are struggling 'under the surface'
Tom Boyd, former AFL footballer turned mental health advocate, says the high-pressure environment of professional football means many players are struggling with mental health issues “under the surface”. Source link
States and territories left in the dark on NDIS savings
State treasurers say a meeting on NDIS reforms to be announced tomorrow was light on details, leaving states and territories waiting with everyone else to find out how a new round of savings measures will affect the disability scheme — and their budgets. Source link
Government pours $30m into counter-drone technology in wake of Iran war
The Australian government signs two contracts to develop counter-drone technology, including a laser that can track an object the size of a 10-cent coin travelling at more than 100 km/h. Source link
China suddenly grants new beef licences to Australia
China has granted beef export approval to several new Australian facilities, just months after introducing a range of trade measures to protect its domestic cattle industry. Source link