| | Chinese authorities take down a Communist Party social media post that compared the launch of a Chinese space rocket to the fires from India's thousands of funeral pyres, after an online backlash. | | | Peter Dutton, one of the most hawkish figures in the federal government, has immediately set about putting his stamp on the Defence portfolio, and that could see China lose its Darwin Port lease, writes defence correspondent Andrew Greene. | | | The sister of Kelly Wilkinson, who was allegedly murdered by her estranged partner, says the mother of three was in contact with police and support services on a daily basis in the last few weeks of her life. | | | The pair issue a joint statement saying they still "share a belief" in their philanthropic mission, but "no longer believe we can grow together as a couple". | | | A refugee living in Australia without a visa has spoken out, saying he is working illegal jobs to survive while Home Affairs assesses his protection claim. | | | Increased childcare subsidies have been one of the government's early budget leaks, but many experts say the policy is a long way short of what's needed to put men and women on equal terms when it comes to children and work. | | | South Korea and Australia have taken remarkably similar journeys through the pandemic. First lauded for their relative success in keeping the virus in check, both countries are now struggling with chaotic vaccine programs. | | | German police arrest three men over the administration of one of the largest darknet sites containing child abuse materials and shut it down to over 400,000 registered members. | | | Howard Springs, the national success story that has been celebrated for helping Australia contain COVID, is changing hands. But not everyone is certain it's a good idea. | | | Beijing dispatches naval ships to the strategically important Lombok Strait, north of Australia, to help with the salvage operation for an Indonesian submarine which sank last month, killing all 53 crew on board. | | | | | | Download the ABC News app | Available on Android and Apple devices | | The ABC NEWS app makes it easier for you to stay up to date with the latest news and information from Australia's most trusted news source. | | | | The ABC sent this message to wwwhindimen.australia@blogger.com these details are included to help provide assurance that this is a genuine email from ABC.
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