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China seeks security deals with Pacific Island countries

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China’s foreign minister is jetting off on a blitz of Pacific Island nations

China is seeking security deals with almost a dozen Pacific Island countries according to fresh reports from Reuters.

The deals will focus on policing, security and data communication.

Reuters reports the nation’s foreign minister, Wang Yi is set to host a meeting in Fiji next week.

One of the nations on China’s list has reportedly voiced concerns saying their intent to control the region “threatens stability”.

David Panuelo, the President from the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) fears this could lead to a new “Cold War” between China and the West.

Yi will visit eight Pacific island nations that China has diplomatic ties with.

It comes as the nation secured a deal with the Solomon Islands, which drew condemnation from Australia, New Zealand and the US.

Allan Behm from the Australian Institute says “to spend over a week with small island states in the Pacific is a very big investment of China’s diplomatic capital.”

“It’s a dramatic move for China to take.”

Behm says these visits also make people nervous about the future.

“It looks a bit to me like video game diplomacy, a kind of gotcha moment where the size of the visit, that is the length of it, and the surprise of the visit, come together to make people feel a bit nervous about what it’s all for.”

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Meanwhile, Australia’s Foreign Minister will travel to Fiji today to counter China’s influence in the region. 

The country’s newly elected Prime Minister says Australia is an obvious partner for these island nations.

But China says the Solomon’s pact focuses on domestic policing and that any criticism was interference in their decision-making.

In Washington, US State Department spokesman Ned Price said he was aware of the plans.

Foreign ministers will meet next week to discuss the plans.

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Why Australia is becoming the new home of the Hollywood blockbuster

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Australia’s multimillion-dollar campaign to attract Hollywood productions to its shores appears to be paying off.

The allure of Australia lies not only in its picturesque locations but also in its competitive financial incentives.

The government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to international productions, making it an attractive proposition for filmmakers looking to maximise their budgets.

Despite the recent intake of Hollywood productions down under such as ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, Aussie independents are still finding the space to carve their own creative path.

Rob Fantozzi joined the program to discuss the latest in Hollywood, and showcased his own upcoming project – ‘Omerta‘. #featured

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.

On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending

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U.S. home prices surge 47%

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American home prices are rising at faster pace now than in the last 20-years.

A recent analysis reveals a jaw dropping surge in the cost of American homes.

Since the start of 2020, U.S. home prices have surged 47% easily outstripping the gains seen in recent decades.

On top of that, home price growth so far this decade is on the verge of surpassing all the growth seen in the 2000s.

Many experts believe this decade’s housing market frenzy was ignited by a perfect storm — the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic triggering an unprecedented rush among buyers.

Tom Hutchens, the Executive Vice President of Production at Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

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