Australian veteran sees Australia in a new Great Game
Brigadier Ted Serong, former Australian counterinsurgency expert now advising US interests in Vietnam, argues Australia could join a Great Game in Asia. He links Japan’s rise to Middle East oil via Indonesia and envisions a Japan Australia Indonesia axis or trilateral pact with mutual strategic gains. He criticizes Maoist doctrine and predicts Russia and China push for influence in Indonesia and the region.
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Whitsunday Island recovery after Cyclone Ada
Whitsunday resort owners report a swift rebound after Cyclone Ada, with rebuilt infrastructure, higher standards, and a strong tourist season aided by insurance funds. Lessons include stronger building codes, quicker warnings, and debates over cyclone education versus improved weather stations.
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An act of friendship with Canberra’s minister discussed
A Canberra official is urged to begin equipping an effort to flood the area with a boat flotilla as part of the Shipping And Transport administration. The request frames the move as an act of friendship and asks for prompt action from the former minister.
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