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COVER STORY: Unanswered questions about the Chinese defectors

John MillerJul 2, 20051 min read
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Australia’s mishandling of the recent Chinese defections raises a number of urgent questions about the personnel and competence of ASIO and the Department of Foreign…

COVER STORY: OPINION: The European Union – charting the future

Colin TeeseJun 18, 20051 min read
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Europe will continue to be a force in world politics, despite the recent referendum outcomes in France and the Netherlands, writes Colin Teese.We all know…

COVER STORY: Schapelle Corby and Australia’s drugs problem

Peter WestmoreJun 4, 20051 min read
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The celebrated Corby trial has distracted attention away from a growing illicit drugs crisis closer to home.The Schapelle Corby drug trial aroused massive interest in…

COVER STORY: CANBERRA OBSERVED: Costello’s latest budget – do the figures add up?

News Weekly TeamMay 21, 20051 min read
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The Reserve Bank has recently been trying to dampen spending. If it decides that the Federal Treasurer’s latest tax cuts risk over-stimulating spending and re-igniting…

COVER STORY: SECRET INTELLIGENCE: New evidence of Soviet espionage in Australia

John MillerMay 7, 20051 min read
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How far did secret agents working for the former Soviet Union succeed in penetrating Australia’s intelligence agencies during the Cold War?This was the question put…

COVER STORY: INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS: The legacy of John Paul II

Peter WestmoreApr 23, 20051 min read
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No recent event has surpassed the funeral of John Paul II. Peter Westmore looks at the Pope’s role as a religious leader without equal, and…