The NEU kept children and teachers safe during the pandemic, yet we are disgracefully slandered by the politicians who have truly failed our children by not funding a proper education recovery programme — here’s what is needed, explains KEVIN COURTNEY
A new cold war against China must be seen in historical context
Beijing’s caution over Japanese political intentions is no matter of ‘mere history’ – the events of 75 years ago remain relevant today, writes BEN CHACKO

LAST week, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Australian counterpart Scott Morrison agreed to deepen military co-operation.
Coming shortly after Australia’s new military agreements with India, another US ally, this was bound to rattle China.
Japan has shown mixed feelings towards the growing confrontation between Washington and Beijing.
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