China and Russia are increasingly being mentioned in the same breaths. Just how close are these two autocratic superpowers? And how does this relationship influence their presences on the world stage?
For expert insight into this question, Chris is joined by former defense intelligence official and Emeritus Professor Paul Dibb of the Strategic and Defense Studies Centre at the Australian National University.

China and Russia are increasingly being mentioned in the same breaths. Just how close are these two autocratic superpowers? And how does this relationship influence their presences on the world stage? For expert insight into this question, Chris is joined by former defense intelligence official and Emeritus Professor Paul Dibb of the Strategic and Defense Studies Centre at the Australian National University.

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The China Files with Chris Smith examines China's emergence as a global superpower and its plans for Australia and the Indo-Pacific.

Emboldened by its relentless economic growth, China's increasingly muscular geopolitical stance has led to frosty relations between Canberra and Beijing that show no signs of thawing. Where to from here?

Host Chris Smith speaks with leading experts about the impact of Australia's changing relationship with China.

The China Files with Chris Smith examines China's emergence as a global superpower and its plans for Australia and the Indo-Pacific.
Emboldened by its relentless economic growth, China's increasingly muscular geopolitical stance has led to frosty relations between Canberra and Beijing that show no signs of thawing. Where to from here?
Host Chris Smith speaks with leading experts about the impact of Australia's changing relationship with China.

The China Files with Chris Smith

Weekends with Luke Grant

China's Strategic Ties to Russia with Professor Paul Dibb

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Listen to the full show podcast for Sunday, 2nd of June

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People who work in the travel industry are saying that South Korea is Asia’s next hottest destination. 

It’s becoming so popular, some are even suggesting it may surpass  Japan as the most visited destination for Aussies in the region. 

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), says the number of Australians holidaying to South Korea is now 35 per cent above the pre-pandemic figures from 2019.

But what is it that is causing this huge surge in popularity? 

Luke Grant chats with Adam O'Neill, the Managing Director of Asia Advisory and a former Aussie expat in South Korea to find out why people are flocking to the Korean Peninsula in record numbers. 

People who work in the travel industry are saying that South Korea is Asia’s next hottest destination. 
It’s becoming so popular, some are even suggesting it may surpass  Japan as the most visited destination for Aussies in the region. 
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), says the number of Australians holidaying to South Korea is now 35 per cent above the pre-pandemic figures from 2019.
But what is it that is causing this huge surge in popularity? 
Luke Grant chats with Adam O'Neill, the Managing Director of Asia Advisory and a former Aussie expat in South Korea to find out why people are flocking to the Korean Peninsula in record numbers.

Why South Korea is Asia’s new hottest destination for Aussie travellers

Two Aussie melanoma experts are saying patients shouldn’t be undergoing a commonon diagnostic test called a “sentinel lymph node biopsies” (SLNB) on patient’s patients’ lymph glands, particularly on those under 40 years and over 60 years of age.

They say the results are not an accurate predictor of mortality and that many patients are being mismanaged, with potential side effects such as nerve damage.

Their findings, which now have the backing of many in the international medical community, say that patients should instead use a BAUSS score, which they say is more accurate and less invasive.

Luke Grant chats with one of the experts, Professor Anthony Dixon of the Global Melanoma Initiative, about why the BAUSS is a better indicator and if this is how Luke should have had his melanoma treated.

Two Aussie melanoma experts are saying patients shouldn’t be undergoing a commonon diagnostic test called a “sentinel lymph node biopsies” (SLNB) on patient’s patients’ lymph glands, particularly on those under 40 years and over 60 years of age.
They say the results are not an accurate predictor of mortality and that many patients are being mismanaged, with potential side effects such as nerve damage.
Their findings, which now have the backing of many in the international medical community, say that patients should instead use a BAUSS score, which they say is more accurate and less invasive.
Luke Grant chats with one of the experts, Professor Anthony Dixon of the Global Melanoma Initiative, about why the BAUSS is a better indicator and if this is how Luke should have had his melanoma treated.

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