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Education Committee to hear firsthand perspectives on Asia capability

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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Education will hear from participants of Asian Australian Voices on Wednesday 5 November 2025 as part of its inquiry into building Asia capability in Australia through the education system and beyond. Committee Chair, Hon Tim Watts MP, said ‘Australia’s multicultural identity is a national asset. Our people, their lived experiences, and cultural knowledge are … Continued

Media Alert TV + Photo Opportunity

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Key Facts: Media Call Wednesday 5 November 2025, 11am – 11.30am What:  Queensland Ballet performing sections of Elastic Hearts, a new ballet to music by SIA. Directed and choreographed by GARRY STEWART, former Artistic Director, Australian Dance Theatre, and featuring an original score composition by internationally renowned film composer, ELLIOTT WHEELER,  Elastic Hearts unites three … Continued

A Non-Human, Economy at Our Fingertips

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Key Facts: The world’s first non-human economy is emerging, with AI Agents capable of autonomous transactions and contracts on behalf of humans By 2025, 85% of enterprises will use AI, with surveys showing 99% of developers currently working on AI Agent development Australian company Blockstars Technology is combining blockchain and AI to create ‘Verified AI … Continued

AIM China Chapter 2025 to be Held in Shanghai: A Defining Milestone in Global Investment Dialogue

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SHANGHAI, Nov. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Congress, the world’s leading platform for investment and economic cooperation, will host its first-ever international chapter in Shanghai, China, marking a major expansion of AIM’s global presence. This milestone reinforces AIM’s mission to connect markets, promote innovation, and accelerate sustainable economic growth through international … Continued

3rd Chongqing Three Gorges Talent Festival opens in Wanzhou

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CHONGQING, China, Nov. 4, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On October 31, 2025, the Chongqing International Talent Exchange Conference · 3rd Chongqing Three Gorges Talent Festival opened in Wanzhou, a core city in the Three Gorges Reservoir Area of Chongqing Municipality, southwest China. With an open posture, Wanzhou is rolling out the welcome mat for talents from across … Continued

Chongming Hosts Elite Women’s Cycling Race

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SHANGHAI, Nov. 4, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– The 2025 Tour of Chongming Island, part of the UCI Women’s WorldTour, has kicked off on Shanghai’s world-class ecological island, bringing together elite cyclists, amateur riders, and fans for a three-day celebration of sport, sustainability, and local culture. Co-hosted by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), China’s General Administration of Sport, … Continued

New inquiry into the National Redress Scheme

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The Joint Standing Committee on Implementation of the National Redress Scheme has launched an inquiry into the continuing operation of the Scheme and invites submissions to guide its findings. With the Scheme scheduled to conclude on 30 June 2028, the inquiry will primarily examine the outstanding case management load, the availability and effectiveness of support services … Continued

James Cameron’s historic Rolex Deepsea Challenge watch arrives at the Australian National Maritime Museum

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The Australian National Maritime Museum is proud to announce the arrival of a legendary artefact in deep-sea exploration: the actual Rolex Deepsea Challenge experimental watch that accompanied explorer and filmmaker James Cameron on his record-breaking solo dive to the bottom of the Mariana Trench in March 2012. The watch, guaranteed waterproof to a depth of … Continued

Cup Day shame: Government still at the barrier on gambling reform

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  Media release For immediate release 4 November 2025 Cup Day shame: Government still at the barrier on gambling reform As the nation celebrates the Melbourne Cup, Wesley Mission CEO Rev Stu Cameron has renewed calls for urgent gambling reform, calling out the Albanese Government for failing to act on the Murphy Report’s 31 recommendations … Continued