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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Barnaby Joyce blasts Labor over Taiwan stance, Trump's bizarre act amid boos, five-year-old girl attacked by dog
Hello and welcome to Yahoo's live news blog this Monday. Former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce believes Australia needs to stand up to China over Taiwan or risk losing the $368b AUKUS deal with the US. Donald Trump has been booed by soccer fans in the US after he made an appearance at the FIFA Club World Cup Final. He has been mocked online for his decision to remain with the Chelsea team during their podium celebrations with the trophy. A five-year-old girl is recovering in hospital after she was attacked by a dog in Sydney's southeast on Sunday afternoon. Follow along as we bring you regular updates throughout the day. A childcare centre in Sydney's northwest has been hit in a suspected arson attack overnight - the second similar incident for the operator in a matter of days. Emergency crews were called to the Play to Learn centre in Castle Hill at about 1.30am on Monday, after reports of a fire. The flames were quickly extinguished, causing minor damage to the building. 'Firefighters arrived to find the fire sprinkler system activated and signs of a fire that had been extinguished by the sprinkler system,' a Fire and Rescue spokesman told NewsWire. No injuries have been reported. Police are treating the fire as suspicious, a police spokesman said. It comes after a fire tore through another Play to Learn centre in Turramurra on Friday. - NewsWire US President Donald Trump has raised eyebrows after he gatecrashed the celebrations of Chelsea FC, who defeated PSG in the final of the Club World Cup in the US. While it's not an entirely unexpected move from Trump, he was ridiculed online for staying put on the podium as Chelsea lifted the trophy, failing to exit the stage with FIFA president Gianni Infantino and instead enjoyed the celebrations with the players. It came as Trump was booed by sections of the crowd in New Jersey's MetLife Stadium. Watch the bizarre moment below. Chelsea lift the inaugural expanded Club World Cup President Donald Trump stays in the team huddle and lifts it with them! 🏆 — Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) July 13, 2025 A little girl is recovering in hospital following a vicious dog attack in Sydney on Sunday afternoon. Emergency services rushed to Mitchell Street in Chifley, near the city's southern beaches, on reports of a dog attack. The police officers found a five-year-old girl with a bite to her chest from the dog. 'The dog had been in the yard of a property the girl was attending,' the police said on Sunday afternoon. Paramedics treated the girl at the scene before taking her to Children's Hospital in Randwick for further treatment. She is in a stable condition, the police said. 'Rangers from Randwick City Council have seized the dog and will investigate the circumstances of the incident,' the police said. - NewsWire Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce says the government needs to stand up to China on Taiwan or risk losing the AUKUS deal with the US. The Nationals MP appeared on on Sunrise with Employment Minister Amanda Rishworth, who was asked whether it was in the public interest to know how Australia would assist the US in the event of a war in Taiwan. Rishworth reiterated Labor's stance of supporting the "status quo" but Joyce argued that wasn't good enough. 'If you support the status quo, and China [forcibly attempts to take control of Taiwan], which they say they're going to do, what are we going to do?' he said. 'If you say 'We're going to do nothing', then the United States will say 'I'm not really interest in your AUKUS agreement then'. 'If we don't have an AUKUS agreement, probably the most fundamental plank of our defence arrangement falls over. 'We keep on hearing this tripe about 'We're spending more on defence', but that's inflation, everything is going up. The back-and-forth came as Anthony Albanese started a six-day trip to China that has been overshadowed by a US defence adviser's call for countries the US deemed to be lagging on defence spending to rapidly increase funding. The comments were made by Donald Trump's key defence adviser Elbridge Colby — a noted China hawk — who has reportedly been pushing Japanese and Australian defence officials for their response if China invaded Taiwan. Ms Rishworth's line that the government would not 'deal with hypotheticals' has been consistent among Labor MPs after Acting Defence Minister Pat Conroy said he would not 'engage in hypotheticals' or 'disclose confidential discussions' on the ABC on Sunday. The Albanese government is facing increasing pressure both from the US to increase funding but also politically at home as the Prime Minister continues to try to lock in a face-to-face meeting with the US President. With NewsWire Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube. A childcare centre in Sydney's northwest has been hit in a suspected arson attack overnight - the second similar incident for the operator in a matter of days. Emergency crews were called to the Play to Learn centre in Castle Hill at about 1.30am on Monday, after reports of a fire. The flames were quickly extinguished, causing minor damage to the building. 'Firefighters arrived to find the fire sprinkler system activated and signs of a fire that had been extinguished by the sprinkler system,' a Fire and Rescue spokesman told NewsWire. No injuries have been reported. Police are treating the fire as suspicious, a police spokesman said. It comes after a fire tore through another Play to Learn centre in Turramurra on Friday. - NewsWire US President Donald Trump has raised eyebrows after he gatecrashed the celebrations of Chelsea FC, who defeated PSG in the final of the Club World Cup in the US. While it's not an entirely unexpected move from Trump, he was ridiculed online for staying put on the podium as Chelsea lifted the trophy, failing to exit the stage with FIFA president Gianni Infantino and instead enjoyed the celebrations with the players. It came as Trump was booed by sections of the crowd in New Jersey's MetLife Stadium. Watch the bizarre moment below. Chelsea lift the inaugural expanded Club World Cup President Donald Trump stays in the team huddle and lifts it with them! 🏆 — Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) July 13, 2025 A little girl is recovering in hospital following a vicious dog attack in Sydney on Sunday afternoon. Emergency services rushed to Mitchell Street in Chifley, near the city's southern beaches, on reports of a dog attack. The police officers found a five-year-old girl with a bite to her chest from the dog. 'The dog had been in the yard of a property the girl was attending,' the police said on Sunday afternoon. Paramedics treated the girl at the scene before taking her to Children's Hospital in Randwick for further treatment. She is in a stable condition, the police said. 'Rangers from Randwick City Council have seized the dog and will investigate the circumstances of the incident,' the police said. - NewsWire Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce says the government needs to stand up to China on Taiwan or risk losing the AUKUS deal with the US. The Nationals MP appeared on on Sunrise with Employment Minister Amanda Rishworth, who was asked whether it was in the public interest to know how Australia would assist the US in the event of a war in Taiwan. Rishworth reiterated Labor's stance of supporting the "status quo" but Joyce argued that wasn't good enough. 'If you support the status quo, and China [forcibly attempts to take control of Taiwan], which they say they're going to do, what are we going to do?' he said. 'If you say 'We're going to do nothing', then the United States will say 'I'm not really interest in your AUKUS agreement then'. 'If we don't have an AUKUS agreement, probably the most fundamental plank of our defence arrangement falls over. 'We keep on hearing this tripe about 'We're spending more on defence', but that's inflation, everything is going up. The back-and-forth came as Anthony Albanese started a six-day trip to China that has been overshadowed by a US defence adviser's call for countries the US deemed to be lagging on defence spending to rapidly increase funding. The comments were made by Donald Trump's key defence adviser Elbridge Colby — a noted China hawk — who has reportedly been pushing Japanese and Australian defence officials for their response if China invaded Taiwan. Ms Rishworth's line that the government would not 'deal with hypotheticals' has been consistent among Labor MPs after Acting Defence Minister Pat Conroy said he would not 'engage in hypotheticals' or 'disclose confidential discussions' on the ABC on Sunday. The Albanese government is facing increasing pressure both from the US to increase funding but also politically at home as the Prime Minister continues to try to lock in a face-to-face meeting with the US President. With NewsWire
Perth Now
7 days ago
- Business
- Perth Now
‘Tripe': Labor blasted after Taiwan call
Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce says the government needs to stand up to China on Taiwan, lest the US decide it is 'not really interested' in the AUKUS agreement. The Nationals MP appeared on on Sunrise with Employment Minister Amanda Rishworth, who was asked whether it was in the public interest to know how Australia would assist the US in the event of a war in Taiwan. 'Well, I think what's in Australia's interests and the public's interest is for us to have peace and security in our region,' Ms Rishworth said. 'Of course, part of that is making sure Australia has the capability to respond in any unrest or conflict in our region. 'But importantly, that we invest in our relationships in the region. 'When it comes to Taiwan, we support the status quo. 'That's very important. 'But I don't think it's in anyone's interests to deal with hypotheticals that haven't happened.' Minister Amanda Rishworth said it was important that Australia invest in 'our relationships' in the region. Jason Edwards / NewsWire Credit: NewsWire Mr Joyce took issue with Ms Rishworth's support of the 'status quo' and said it involved a 'unilateral move by Communist China to take over democratic Taiwan'. 'If you support the status quo, and China does that, which they say they're going to do, what are we going to do?' he said. 'If you say 'We're going to do nothing', then the United States will say 'I'm not really interest in your AUKUS agreement then'. 'If we don't have an AUKUS agreement, probably the most fundamental plank of our defence arrangement falls over. 'We keep on hearing this tripe about 'We're spending more on defence', but that's inflation, everything is going up. 'If the United States deems we're not an earnest and fervent ally, what exactly are we going to defend our nation?' Barnaby Joyce asked what would happen if the US 'deems we're not an earnest and fervent ally'. NewsWire / Martin Ollman Credit: News Corp Australia The back-and-forth came as Anthony Albanese started a six-day trip to China that has been overshadowed by a US defence adviser's call for countries the US deemed to be lagging on defence spending to rapidly increase funding. The comments were made by Donald Trump's key defence adviser Elbridge Colby — a noted China hawk — who has reportedly been pushing Japanese and Australian defence officials for their response if China invaded Taiwan. Ms Rishworth's line that the government would not 'deal with hypotheticals' has been consistent among Labor MPs after Acting Defence Minister Pat Conroy said he would not 'engage in hypotheticals' or 'disclose confidential discussions' on the ABC on Sunday. The Albanese government is facing increasing pressure both from the US to increase funding but also politically at home as the Prime Minister continues to try to lock in a face-to-face meeting with the US President.
News.com.au
7 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Barnaby Joyce blasts Labor over Taiwan statement, Rishworth says Australia's relationships important
Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce says the government needs to stand up to China on Taiwan, lest the US decide it is 'not really interested' in the AUKUS agreement. The Nationals MP appeared on on Sunrise with Employment Minister Amanda Rishworth, who was asked whether it was in the public interest to know how Australia would assist the US in the event of a war in Taiwan. 'Well, I think what's in Australia's interests and the public's interest is for us to have peace and security in our region,' Ms Rishworth said. 'Of course, part of that is making sure Australia has the capability to respond in any unrest or conflict in our region. 'But importantly, that we invest in our relationships in the region. 'When it comes to Taiwan, we support the status quo. 'That's very important. 'But I don't think it's in anyone's interests to deal with hypotheticals that haven't happened.' Mr Joyce took issue with Ms Rishworth's support of the 'status quo' and said it involved a 'unilateral move by Communist China to take over democratic Taiwan'. 'If you support the status quo, and China does that, which they say they're going to do, what are we going to do?' he said. 'If you say 'We're going to do nothing', then the United States will say 'I'm not really interest in your AUKUS agreement then'. 'If we don't have an AUKUS agreement, probably the most fundamental plank of our defence arrangement falls over. 'We keep on hearing this tripe about 'We're spending more on defence', but that's inflation, everything is going up. 'If the United States deems we're not an earnest and fervent ally, what exactly are we going to defend our nation?' The back-and-forth came as Anthony Albanese started a six-day trip to China that has been overshadowed by a US defence adviser's call for countries the US deemed to be lagging on defence spending to rapidly increase funding. The comments were made by Donald Trump's key defence adviser Elbridge Colby — a noted China hawk — who has reportedly been pushing Japanese and Australian defence officials for their response if China invaded Taiwan. Ms Rishworth's line that the government would not 'deal with hypotheticals' has been consistent among Labor MPs after Acting Defence Minister Pat Conroy said he would not 'engage in hypotheticals' or 'disclose confidential discussions' on the ABC on Sunday. The Albanese government is facing increasing pressure both from the US to increase funding but also politically at home as the Prime Minister continues to try to lock in a face-to-face meeting with the US President.
Sky News AU
7 days ago
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce to introduce bill seeking to end net zero 'disgrace', force national energy debate
Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce has vowed to introduce a private members bill in order to end what he called the "disgrace" of Labor's net zero policies. Mr Joyce has been a long-time critic of the pursuit of net zero emissions, arguing it risks the nation's energy security and worsens household cost of living pressures. Following the Coalition's loss at the last federal election, the Nationals MP has become more vocal in his push for both major parties to drop the "crazy crusade for net zero". Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has so far remained non-committal when quizzed on whether she would change her party's approach, while Labor has insisted its renewables-led agenda is the best path forward for Australia. As a result, Mr Joyce told Sky News he felt compelled to introduce a bill so the nation could "see where we (politicians) vote" and force a debate about the future of Australia's energy policy. "Look, I'm a realist. I don't think it gets support, but I think it's important for the Australian people understand exactly what is before you," he said. "I've been fighting for this for so long, but I think it's got to a point. We've actually got to say: 'Okay, let's see where we vote, or more to the point, if you don't even want to vote'. "You're so courageous about the about the climate, but you won't even had the debate in the parliament." In a nod to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's trip to Beijing, Mr Joyce claimed the pursuit of net zero was creating a national security risk by impeding Australia's ability to respond to threats in the region. "You have to understand that one of the most dramatic challenges for our capacity for our sovereignty is is China," he said. The Nationals MP argued net zero had "de-industrialised Australia", both robbing it of the ability to attract investment and shorn defence capability. Both factors, he suggested had significantly weakened the nation's ability to stand up to Beijing, as well as resist its influence. Returning to the likelihood of his bill's success, Mr Joyce reiterated he did not expect to garner much support in the parliament. However, he claimed the true "disgrace" of net zero was the continued lack of debate over the policy, as he pressed for MPs to allow his bill to be read and discussed in the House. "I'm hoping that the people who are so courageous, so emboldened with their virtue about changing the temperature of the globe... I want to see if they have that condition that goes all the way to their desire for the Parliament of Australia to have the debate about net zero," he said.
The Guardian
11-07-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
Barnaby Joyce vows to wind back ‘lunatic crusade' of net zero with private member's bill
Barnaby Joyce has vowed to wind back the 'lunatic crusade' of net zero by 2050 in a private member's bill once parliament resumes later this month. The former deputy prime minister and Nationals backbencher's clarion call on Friday afternoon laid bare the Coalition's decades-long brawl over climate change and energy policy. The New England MP, who has long been sceptical of the impacts of climate change, described the policy to reduce carbon emissions by 2050 to net zero as 'treacherous' to Australia's security in a post on Facebook on Friday afternoon. Joyce also claimed Australia's commitment to reducing carbon emissions to net zero by 2050 was akin to self-immolation without the 'authentic' participation of other countries. 'There is no more time to assess, to ponder, to nuance or to amend. Net zero must be repealed and as such, I will, at my first opportunity bring forward a bill to do that,' he said. 'The idea that, at this stage, we have put the focus of our nation on a lunatic crusade of Net Zero is treacherous to the very security of Australia.' There's no guarantee Joyce's private members' bill will be considered for debate if it's introduced in the upcoming sitting fortnight. The opposition is undertaking an internal review of its election policies with climate change and energy expected to take centre-stage in an ideological tussle. Joyce, along with his Queensland colleague Matt Canavan, have long campaigned for the climate targets to be ditched, while some Liberals, such as the shadow home affairs minister, Andrew Hastie, have expressed fresh scepticism about the goal. Joyce has previously labelled the estimated cost of net zero 'utterly untenable' and urged the Coalition to walk away from the Paris agreement and its associated climate targets. The shadow energy minister, Dan Tehan, told Guardian Australia in June the financial cost to reach net zero by 2050 may shape the Coalition's decision on whether or not it keeps the target. 'The cost will be one of the most significant factors that will drive our decision,' Tehan said, accusing the government of obscuring the cost of signature climate policies, including the capacity investment scheme. Within the Nationals, Canavan is also conducting a review of the party's policy on net zero, which is expected to take months. The Coalition has walked back its plan to introduce government-owned nuclear power plants into Australia's energy mix as part of its approach to reducing emissions over the next three decades following the federal election. The Coalition adopted its net zero by 2050 policy in 2021 following tense, protracted discussions between Joyce, then the deputy prime minister, and Scott Morrison ahead of the United Nations climate summit in Glasgow. Morrison told ABC News in June he still believed the opposition should retain its net zero targets. 'I wanted to ensure that Australia could continue to attract investment capital, particularly out of so many other countries for which this was potentially becoming quite a stumbling block,' he said. 'I didn't want us to become an island when it came to investment of capital, which was becoming a pretty serious problem, so I thought we took the right approach.' The former NSW energy minister Matt Kean, who is now the Climate Change Authority chair, said the Liberal party needed to 'get back to making rational decisions when it comes to energy policy based on engineering, economics and science'. 'That is the path forward for the Liberal party. Anything else is a road to ruin,' he said.
