China offers new olive branch to lure Aussie tourists

China offers new olive branch to lure Aussie tourists

The visa deal comes as Canberra and Beijing agree to new forms of military communication to prevent Australian Defence personnel being put at risk.

  • byMatthew Knott

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Cheng Lei wanted to do her job. A Chinese embassy official had other ideas

Cheng Lei wanted to do her job. A Chinese embassy official had other ideas

Even in Canberra’s Parliament House,Australia’s monument to democracy,Cheng Lei cannot avoid being hassled by the Chinese government.

  • byMatthew Knott
Bruce Lehrmann and the Toowoomba rape case that puts him back in court

Bruce Lehrmann and the Toowoomba rape case that puts him back in court

“Can you call urgently??? Lehrmann has been charged with rape in Qld.” As rival TV networks battled over the Brittany Higgins story,another case was building.

  • byCloe Read andSean Parnell
‘There’s no safe level’:Carcinogens found in tap water across Australia

‘There’s no safe level’:Carcinogens found in tap water across Australia

The drinking water of up to 1.8 million Australians has been contaminated. Experts say further testing must be an urgent priority.

  • byCarrie Fellner
From Robert Mugabe to Alexander Downer:Jeremy Hearder retires after 65 years as a diplomat

From Robert Mugabe to Alexander Downer:Jeremy Hearder retires after 65 years as a diplomat

Few people could work the same job for 65 years and not get bored. But Jeremy Hearder did – and he got to criss-cross the world doing it.

  • byJames Massola
Chalmers takes swipe at Costello as Nine board convenes over crisis

Chalmers takes swipe at Costello as Nine board convenes over crisis

As the Nine board discussed the fallout from sexual harassment allegations,chairman Peter Costello was under scrutiny for video footage of an airport incident.

  • byNatassia Chrysanthos,Olivia Ireland andCalum Jaspan
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‘You assaulted me’:Nine chairman Peter Costello appears to shove journalist to ground

‘You assaulted me’:Nine chairman Peter Costello appears to shove journalist to ground

Video released by The Australian newspaper shows Costello hastening his steps before he appears to drop his shoulder into the reporter at Canberra Airport.

  • byAnthony Segaert,James Massola andCalum Jaspan
Why Matt Moran’s new Italian steakhouse is the talk of the town
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Why Matt Moran’s new Italian steakhouse is the talk of the town

Compa is making ripples in Canberra,with a big-name chef,charming room and a smart menu that showcases seven different steaks.

  • byTerry Durack
Labor’s $2.1 billion prescription top-up a major win for chemists

Labor’s $2.1 billion prescription top-up a major win for chemists

Pharmacies will be paid an extra $4.80 by the government each time they give out a 60-day medicine script,in a major concession from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

  • byNatassia Chrysanthos
The six reasons Anthony Albanese could still go for an election this year (and get married soon after)

The six reasons Anthony Albanese could still go for an election this year (and get married soon after)

Anthony Albanese has said he plans to serve a full term,but there are at least six good reasons for him to consider going to the polls early.

  • byJames Massola
Ditching deportation deal a concern for New Zealand

Ditching deportation deal a concern for New Zealand

The political brawl in Canberra over the deportation of convicted New Zealanders who have spent most of their lives in Australia is causing long dark clouds across the Tasman.

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