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Should the Optus chief quit? These 5 fixes would do far more to stop another 000 failure

Asked today whether Optus’s chief executive should be considering his future after the “completely unacceptable” Triple Zero outage, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told the ABC “I would be surprised if that wasn’t occurring.” Communications Minister Anika Wells has also vowed “Optus will be held to account”.

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Other Australian preaching to mend plight of children

An Australian pastor known for helping kids on the street is one of three faith envoys chosen to spread the word about helping children in famine and war.

AAP

Australia Has Formally Recognised Palestine As A Sovereign State: ‘Enough Is Enough’

“Australians want the people of Palestine and the people of Israel to know a future of greater hope, true security and real peace. Today, we advance that cause.”

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With 2035 emissions targets set, what Australia does next will help shape global efforts to keep 1.5°C alive

This week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will attend the annual United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York. He will bring something important: Australia’s new 2035 emission cut target of 62–70% on 2005 levels.

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Macron says embassy in Palestine will open only after release of hostages

France's planned recognition of a Palestinian state will not include the opening of an embassy until Hamas frees the hostages it is holding in Gaza, President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview that aired on Sunday in the United States.

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Australia defies US, Israeli pressure on Palestine

Australia, the UK, Canada and Portugal are the latest countries to recognise Palestinian statehood, with others expected to soon follow.

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UK, Canada and Australia formally recognize Palestinian state

The move comes ahead of an international peace conference organized by France and Saudi Arabia in support of the two-state solution.

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Trump Allies Slam Australia’s Decision To Recognise Palestinian State At UN Assembly

Republican lawmakers like Ted Cruz warned Australia of the "punitive measures" that may be taken as a result of the historic move.

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Palestine statehood a 'point of contention' in US ties

US politicians have warned recognising Palestine could invite 'punitive measures' as the prime minister lands in New York for a long-awaited UN meeting.

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Optus CEO says ‘compulsory escalation process’ for reports of triple-zero failures to be introduced – as it happened

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PM to recognise Palestine at UN, awaits Trump meeting

Anthony Albanese is off on a whirlwind trip during which he will recognise Palestine's statehood at the UN and potentially meet with US President Donald Trump.

AAP

Complex puzzle: concessions needed for climate target

Steps to boost renewables might have an impact on local environments, experts say, but a trade-off is needed in efforts to slash emissions.

AAP

China issues warning to Papua New Guinea over defence deal with Australia

Beijing’s comments come as leading military figures in PNG express concern over a potential defence treaty with Australia

The Guardian - AU

Cummins still aiming to play all five Ashes Tests

Pat Cummins has pointed to long gaps between Tests as a reason why he could still feature in all five Ashes matches, despite nursing a back issue.

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Afternoon Update: Labor’s 2035 emissions target; ABC barred from Trump’s UK press conference; and a blackbird’s message

The target band of reducing emissions by 62-70% of 2005 levels is less ambitious than UK target but higher than New Zealand, Japan and Canada

The Independent UK

Australia targets 62% to 70% emissions cut by 2035

Australia has set a new target of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by between 62% and 70% below 2005 levels by 2035

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Government announces 2035 target of 62–70% emissions reduction

The Albanese government has announced Australia will commit to cutting emissions by between 62% and 70% on 2005 levels by 2035.

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Ley, Waters and Pocock condemn government’s emissions call – as it happened

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Pacific deal delays could catch out Albanese in the US

The failure to seal two regional deals could follow Prime Minister Anthony Albanese across the Pacific to a meeting with US President Donald Trump.

The Independent UK

Embarrassment for Australian PM as he leaves Papua New Guinea without signing defence treaty

Setback comes ahead of Anthony Albanese’s potential first meeting with US president Donald Trump next week

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Albanese leaves PNG with major defence treaty still a work in progress

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese put the best face on the situation after his plan to sign a major defence treaty with Papua New Guinea while in Port Moresby fell through.

Al Jazeera

Australia, PNG delay defence pact as China’s rise in Pacific region looms

Australian PM Albanese fails to sign mutual defence pact a week after also failing to sign security deal with Vanuatu.

International Business Times

Australia, Papua New Guinea Delay Mutual Defence Treaty

Australia and Papua New Guinea failed to sign a long-awaited mutual defence treaty as expected on Wednesday, as Canberra seeks to deepen ties with Pacific nations and counter Beijing's rising influence.

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Trump Pops Off At Aussie Reporter For… Asking Questions: ‘You’re Hurting Australia’

Trump blasts an ABC journalist after questions at the White House, confirming he’ll meet Albanese in New York as Australia‑US talks ramp up.

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Morning Mail: Trump clashes with ABC reporter, gambling lobby sponsors MP sports, Robert Redford dies at 89

US president accuses John Lyons of ‘hurting Australia’ in fierce exchange

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