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Trans-Tasman PMs reject divisions over China
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Trans-Tasman PMs reject divisions over China

Australian prime minister Scott Morrison warned those who try to undermine the trans-Tasman relationship will not succeed. 

Paul McBeth 31 May 2021
As NZ oil refining ends, govt weighs strategic implications
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As NZ oil refining ends, govt weighs strategic implications

The Marsden Point Refinery has struggled in recent years to compete with more efficient refineries.

Ian Llewellyn 31 May 2021
Helen Kelly’s posthumous win: Fair Pay Agreements
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Helen Kelly’s posthumous win: Fair Pay Agreements

This extract from the biography of trade union leader Helen Kelly describes how FPAs grew from work Kelly began a decade ago.

Rebecca Macfie 29 May 2021
Wake Up Call: Melbourne quarantine facility coming
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Wake Up Call: Melbourne quarantine facility coming

 Australia is likely to press ahead with building a 500-bed quarantine facility about 30km from Melbourne.

Staff reporters 28 May 2021