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Tony Walker

Tony Walker

Adjunct Professor, School of Communications, La Trobe University

The Australian Financial Review: International Editor (2010-2016), Washington correspondent (2004-2010), Political Editor (2000-2004), Financial Times: Middle East correspondent (1984-1993), Beijing bureau chief (1993-1998), North American correspondent 1998-2000. Publications include Arafat: The Biography (Virgin Books 2004) and The Thomson Five: A golfing legend's greatest triumphs (Melbourne University Press 2016). Graduate Australian National University BA.(1968) Dual Walkley award winner for commentary (2003 and 2007). Paul Lyneham Award Excellence Press Gallery journalism (2003).

Malcolm Fraser's political manifesto would make good reading for the Morrison government

Aug 28, 2018 12:57 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Malcolm Fraser died on March 20, 2015, just a little more than three years ago. One can only speculate what he would have made of a three-year Malcolm Turnbull interregnum, but it is a fair assumption he would have been...

Memo Scott Morrison: don't chase the 'base'

Aug 25, 2018 07:50 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

John Howard was fond of referring to the Liberal Party as a broad church. This included its conservative base. But what has eluded those seeking to define this amorphous group of electors is exactly what is meant by...

Why the world should be worried about the rise of strongman politics

Jul 24, 2018 16:25 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Back in 2016, The Financial Times Gideon Rachman advanced the view in a commentary for The Economist that the strongman style of leadership was gravitating from east to west, and growing stronger. Across the world from...

Government needs to slow down on changes to spying and foreign interference laws

Jun 08, 2018 05:32 am UTC| Insights & Views Law

Whats the rush? If you believe Commonwealth Attorney-General Christian Porter, unless two pieces of security legislation are in place in the remaining two weeks of parliament before the winter recess, the country will be...

As it launches another missile, we must realise there are no easy options for dealing with North Korea

Aug 29, 2017 14:22 pm UTC| Insights & Views

Heres the script accompanied by a lot of bombast, signifying not much. North Korea launches another missile its 18th for the year and 80th since Kim Jong-un assumed power in 2011. This time it travels over Japan...

Trump changes his mind on Afghanistan, but will upping the ante win the war?

Aug 22, 2017 14:55 pm UTC| Insights & Views

President Donald Trump has upped the ante in Americas longest-running war, but it is not clear whether an all-guns-blazing strategy will bring the long-running conflict any nearer to a conclusion. In a clear departure...

Global Geopolitics Series

After Islamic State falls, we should expect aftershocks

Jun 30, 2017 17:47 pm UTC| Insights & Views

US-backed forces in Iraq and in Syria are in the process of rooting Islamic State (IS) fighters out of their strongholds in northern Iraq and eastern Syria. In the case of Mosul in Iraq, the removal of diehard IS...

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Economy

Cryptocurrency Brief: Bitcoin and altcoins suffer massive sell-off, Gemini exchange to expand UK operations, UNICEF France to accept crypto donations – Monday, September 24th, 2018

BTC/USD: Bitcoin prices lost ground during late European session Monday, down-trending for the third consecutive day as financial regulations from top authorities still remain on board. However, a couple of good news from...

U.S. Treasuries suffer in silent trading day ahead of 2-year auction, FOMC policy meeting

The U.S. Treasuries suffered Monday ahead of this weeks two-day FOMC meeting that concludes on Wednesday. With a further 25 bps hike in the FFR range (to 2.00-2.25 percent) seemingly a done deal, the main focus for...

German bunds slump after Ifo business climate index beats estimates; ECB President Draghi’s speech eyed

The German bunds slumped during European session Monday after the countrys Ifo business climate index for the month of September beat market estimates, also rising from the previous reading in August. Investors will now...

Polish economic performance to remain solid, foreign trade expected to deteriorate in coming quarters

Polish economys all significant macro fundamentals appear quite strong. This positive impression have been affirmed by the macro statistics released this week, which included the industrial production data, labor market...

Cryptocurrency Brief: Ripple climbs to 3-week high as buying sentiments pour in, Europol warns against crypto-related risks – Thursday, September 20th, 2018

BTC/USD: Bitcoin prices traded flat during late European session Thursday amid lack of any major market movements ahead of the September 30 deadline for the U.S. SECs decision on the Bitcoin ETF. Also, a host of increased...

Politics

Chequers plan: why Theresa May’s Brexit blueprint is not quite dead

The informal meeting of EU leaders in Salzburg on September 19 and 20 was not intended to be primarily about the UK or Brexit. The EU faces serious challenges around internal security and migration that come much higher up...

'Resistance' to Trump in the White House: impeachment by insiders?

The anonymous op-ed piece published September 5 in the New York Times, I am part of the resistance inside the Trump administration, offered the cold comfort that there are adults in the room restraining President Trump...

Politics and paper towels: Disputing disaster death tolls

Hurricane Florences battering of the southern United States has brought natural disasters and their devastating impacts back into the daily news cycle. The Atlantic hurricane season is in full swing and while earlier...

No matter what method is used to teach math, make it fun

Theres a change coming to Ontarios elementary school math curriculum. The new provincial government says it is responding to a decline of standardized test scores and plans to recommend a return to back-to-basics teaching...

Doug Ford's attack on the 'Court Party'

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced he intends to use the notwithstanding clause of Canadas Constitution in his battle to shrink Toronto city council and reintroduce his controversial Better Local Government...

Science

Ten years of Large Hadron Collider discoveries are just the start of decoding the universe

Ten years! Ten years since the start of operations for the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), one of the most complex machines ever created. The LHC is the worlds largest particle accelerator, buried 100 meters under the French...

Game-changing resolution: whose name on the laws of physics for an expanding universe?

Astronomers are engaged in a lively debate over plans to rename one of the laws of physics. It emerged overnight in Vienna at the 30th Meeting of the International Astronomical Union (IAU), in Vienna, where members of...

Do dogs have feelings?

If you live with a dog you just know when its happy or miserable, dont you? Of course you do. Even the scientific community, now admits that dogs have emotions even if scientists cant directly measure what they are...

How hydrogen power can help us cut emissions, boost exports, and even drive further between refills

Hydrogen could become a significant part of Australias energy landscape within the coming decade, competing with both natural gas and batteries, according to a new CSIRO roadmap for the industry. Hydrogen gas is a...

Curious Kids: how does gravity pull things down to Earth?

This is an article from Curious Kids, a series for children of all ages. The Conversation is asking young people to send in questions theyd like an expert to answer. All questions are welcome: find details on how to enter...

Technology

OnePlus 6T Release Date, Price, Features: Why Did the Manufacturer Remove the Headphone Jack?

The OnePlus 6T is heavily rumored to be released on Oct. 17 and smartphone enthusiasts are awaiting confirmation from the company itself if this news has any authenticity. So far, however, the Shenzhen-based company hasnt...

In 1968, computers got personal: How the 'mother of all demos' changed the world

On a crisp California afternoon in early December 1968, a square-jawed, mild-mannered Stanford researcher named Douglas Engelbart took the stage at San Franciscos Civic Auditorium and proceeded to blow everyones mind about...

'Red Dead Redemption 2' Release Date, Features: Rockstar Gives Players a Sneak Peek at the Game's World

With Red Dead Redemption 2 almost a month away from gracing consoles, the anticipation for Rockstar Games western action-adventure game has been steadily building. It seems that Rockstar is leaning heavily towards the...

'Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2' Features: These Crazy Mods Lengthen the Lifespan of RPG Brawler

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 may be three years old already but fans dedicated to creating additional content for Bandai Namcos fighting roleplaying game are still finding fresh ways to make it a treat for all the other...

‘Kingdom Hearts 3’ Release Date, Trailer, Characters: Upcoming Trailer Is 40 Minutes Long?

Last week, Square Enix released another Kingdom Hearts 3 trailer, which features the world of Big Hero 6. While the teaser clip shows some gameplay and cut-scenes, fans of the franchise are voracious as ever to feast their...

Digital Currency

What does rising market capitalization in cryptocurrency avenue mean amid struggling prices?

Bitcoin bears drift in sideways through downward trend-line and descending triangle, but institutional interests intact despite SEC’s clampdown

Steller’s stellar upsurge on hammer formations, gravestone doji creates traction for bulls - XLM/USD buying setup

Law

Ford's fight with Toronto shows legal vulnerability of cities

There's a gap between what people expect when they report cybercrime, and what police can deliver

Rising cyclist death toll is mainly due to drivers, so change the road laws and culture

Life

Yom Kippur: A time for feasting as well as fasting

Diversity predicaments on the campus: moral tribalism, free speech, and productive discomfort in a polarised world

It's hard to make money in aged care, and that's part of the problem

Nature

Giving environmental water to drought-stricken farmers sounds straightforward, but it's a bad idea

Lack of climate policy threatens to trip up Australian diplomacy this summit season

Massive solar and wind farms could bring vegetation back to the Sahara

Sports

Michael Schumacher Latest News & Update: ‘F1 Politics’ Is a Topic Sebastian Vettel Hopes to Discuss with Recovering Racing Champion

Michael Schumacher Health Update: F1 Legend Reportedly Cries in His Wheelchair; Stefano Domenicali Describes Schumi in Rare Interview

Kawhi Leonard Latest Update: Reasons Why the Ex-Spurs Superstar Would Want to Play for the Lakers

Technical Analysis

FxWirePro: USD/TWD stabilizes above 30.60 mark, Taiwan’s economic data in focus

FxWirePro: USD/THB remains well supported above 32.30 mark, Thailand’s manufacturing production data in focus

FxWirePro: South Korean won trades almost flat on the back of Full Moon festival holidays, stay neutral

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CHINA VICE COMMERCE MINISTER SAYS TRADE FRICTIONS ARE STILL ESCALATING, CHINA’S EXPORT COMPANIES ARE FACING MORE CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENT
2018-09-25 03:34:36
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CHINA VICE COMMERCE MINISTER SAYS CHINA’S MEASURES TO PHASE OUT JV REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGN FIRMS ARE INCREASINGLY FORCEFUL
2018-09-25 03:34:19
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CHINA VICE COMMERCE MINISTER SAYS SAYS THE U.S. SHOUD NOT USE FORCED IP TRANSFER AS EXCUSE TO START TRADE WAR
2018-09-25 03:31:21
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INDIAN RUPEE OPENS AT 72.89 PER DOLLAR VERSUS ITS PVS CLOSE OF 72.63
2018-09-25 03:31:04
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INDIA CENBANK SAYS BANKS' CASH BALANCES 5.12 TRLN RUPEES ON SEPT 19
2018-09-25 03:30:59
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INDIA CENBANK SAYS BANKS' CASH BALANCES 4.83 TRLN RUPEES ON SEPT 18
2018-09-25 03:30:41
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INDIA GOVT SURPLUS CASH BALANCE WITH RBI FOR AUCTION WAS 826.80 BLN RUPEES AS ON SEPT 24 – CENBANK
2018-09-25 03:30:31
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INDIA CENBANK SAYS SEPT 24 REFINANCE 17.25 BLN RUPEES
2018-09-25 03:30:20
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INDIAN BANKS BORROWED 10.00 MLN RUPEES VIA MARGINAL STANDING FACILITY ON SEPT 24 – RBI
2018-09-25 03:29:08
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CHINA VICE COMMERCE MINISTER SAYS CHINA HAS PUBLISHED NEW RULE TO PREVENT SOME GOVT BODIES FROM FORCING FOREIGN FIRMS TO TRANSFER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
2018-09-25 03:26:45
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CHINA VICE INDUSTRY MINISTER SAYS WILL ACTIVELY SUPPORT SMES TO PARTICIPATE IN BELT AND ROAD PROJECT
2018-09-25 03:26:31
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CHINA VICE INDUSTRY MINISTER SAYS NEW U.S. TARIFFS ON $200 BLN OF CHINESE GOODS MAINLY WILL HURT SMES IN CHINA
2018-09-25 03:26:17
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CHINA VICE COMMERCE MINISTER SAYS COMPANIES SHOULD BE MORE PREPARED FOR RISKS, INCREASE THEIR COMPETITIVENESS IN RESPONSE TO TRADE WAR WITH U.S.
2018-09-25 03:22:02
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REUTERS POLL - 14 OF 15 ANALYSTS EXPECT PHILIPPINE C.BANK TO RAISE RATES BY 50 BPS ON THURSDAY
2018-09-25 03:17:28
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RBI SAYS ACCEPTS ALL 46 BIDS FOR 297.15 BLN RUPEES AT MONDAY'S 1-DAY REVERSE REPO AUCTION
2018-09-25 03:12:00
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CHINA VICE COMMERCE MINISTER SAYS BELIEVES TRADE TALKS WITH U.S. CAN FIND SOLUTION IF BOTH SIDES ARE ON EQUAL FOOTING, SHOW SINCERITY
2018-09-25 03:11:26
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THAI 40 BLN BAHT, 91-DAY CENTRAL BANK BOND AVG ACCEPTED YIELD 1.39996 PCT
2018-09-25 03:11:06
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CHINA VICE COMMERCE MINISTER SAYS STOPPING THE TRADE WAR IS THE SOLUTION
2018-09-25 03:09:37
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CHINA VICE COMMERCE MINISTER SAYS CHINA DOESN'T KNOW WHY U.S. CHANGED ITS MIND AFTER REACHING AGREEMENT WITH CHINA ON TRADE
2018-09-25 03:07:11
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CHINA VICE INDUSTRY MINISTER SAYS BELIEVES MOST FIRMS WILL STAY IN CHINA
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