Latai Taumoepeau is a Tongan Australian artist who is best known for performance art that explores the themes of race, power, and climate change. She believes that artists can play a key role in aiding communities affected by the devastation triggered by changing weather patterns. Art and climate change Taumoepeau is one of the core ...
The prices of fresh farm produce in Australia have been rising in the past months due to droughts, floods, fires, and eventually the COVID-19 scare. But in the coming months, fruit and veggie prices will likely drop as the pressure on sellers eases and supplies become plentiful. Declining fruit and veggie prices Shaun McInerney from ...
In the past year, Australia has been plagued by bushfires, heavy storms, floods, and droughts. Such drastic changes in weather have left the country reeling under immense stress. Not only has extreme weather caused huge economic damage, but it is also making life unpredictable. And the reason for such rapid weather variance seems to be ...
The relationship between China and Australia has been quite tense since the CCP coronavirus outbreak, which has led to increased barley tariffs. When Australia asked that a proper inquiry be conducted to determine the origin of COVID-19, Beijing became furious, possibly because they were worried that something about the outbreak they wish to keep hidden ...
A study by London-based think tank the Henry Jackson Society has found that among all the Five Eyes nations, Australia is the most vulnerable to Chinese influence due to its trade dependence on the Asian country. “Five Eyes” is a term used to denote five intelligence-sharing nations — Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, the United ...
Op-ed by Yan Xia, the chief editor of Vision China Times, an independent Chinese language media in Australia. There are many Chinese who have enjoyed the welfare and freedom of Australia for years, but they have never truly accepted their Australian identity. In fact, they are quite happy to see moments when Australia gets thwarted by ...
About 20 years ago, Australia was a wealthy country, which could proudly count on its agriculture, farming and fishing, its rich natural resources, and numerous local thriving manufacturing activities. In 2018, over 10 percent of Australian land was owned by foreign states; its water, coal, and quality produce were exploited and shipped overseas, and its ...
Last month, I came across a post written by Andrew Hastie, the Chair of Australia’s Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security. The post features a Sydney Morning Herald article about a Chinese merchant, who is the head of the Hubei Association of Australia, making bulk purchases of personal protective equipment and air mailing 82 ...
Wuhan’s lockdown was lifted on April 8 and locals appear to have finally been freed from the pandemic that originated in their city. While emerging from grief and rejoicing at their freedom, a reassessment should also be made in order to keep the tragedy from happening again. Responsibility needs to be taken. It is also ...
Just an hour’s boat ride from Brisbane lies a pristine slice of paradise known as Moreton Island. The island is referred to by Chinese visitors as “Haitundao,” which means Dolphin Island, because the shape of the island resembles a dolphin and many families of dolphins visit the island shores each night. With clear blue seas, ...
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