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Matthew Knott
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Foreign affairs and National Security Correspondent: The Sydney Morning Herald + The Age. Not chewin, poppin. Please send tips/ideas to Matthew.Knott@smh.com.au
Sydney, New South Walesfacebook.com/matthewknottjo…Joined November 2009
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Just heard someone use the word "palaver" for the first time after several years overseas and squealed with delight. Fabulous word.
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On behalf of Millennials, I think we’re consuming that 20% for them
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I honestly think in 30 years society will look at alcohol like we look at tobacco today. You can already see it starting—Gen Z consumes 20% less alcohol than Millennials did at the same age.
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With the federal budget deep in deficit, a former Department of Defence economic adviser warns that a misguided focus on “sovereignty” and “nation-building” could have disastrous consequences for national security |
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Focus on local defence production endangers Australia’s security, report warns
Australia should free up money for new weaponry by buying more military equipment directly from overseas, a former senior defence official argues.
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A gripping read based on meticulous research
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Eryk Bagshaw
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In Africa's gold country Chinese and Australian miners' are embroiled in a bitter and deadly dispute. My year-long investigation for @smh @theage with @AdetiEdward @AccraPhoto, brought to life by Matt Absalom-Wong, @darwinanddavis and Richard Lama. smh.com.au/interactive/20
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Very excited to take on this challenge at a time when Australia is playing an increasingly influential role in world affairs, even though it will be hard to follow in the footsteps of Anthony Galloway
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Stephanie Peatling
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So excited that @KnottMatthew will be returning to his political spiritual home of @Politics_SMHAGE to be our new foreign affairs and national security correspondent. As anyone who has had the pleasure of working with Knotty knows - he's a fabulous news breaker & dream writer.
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@KnottMatthew
Nowhere do I feel calmer & more at peace than the airport departures lounge. Suspect this isn’t the case for everyone.
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@KnottMatthew
Updated: “It was like being ticked off by the headmistress!”
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says of Caroline Kennedy exchange. Adds he meant no disrespect, doesn't think men have to wait until all female reporters have asked their questions before they do
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‘Did you talk over the woman?’: new US ambassador Caroline Kennedy chides male reporter, shows she can command a room without raising her voice smh.com.au/link/follow-20
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Would love to go to this
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Trung Phan
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There's a "Museum of Failure" in Sweden which highlights 150+ failed products. It's meant to show that innovation requires risk-taking and failure. Here are 10 gems you may not remember:
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Manu Raju
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CNN POLL June 13-July 13 (at similar points) Bush, 2002        73% Kennedy, 1962     69% Bush, 1990        69% Eisenhower, ‘54  62% Nixon, 1970       55% Obama, ‘10       50% Clinton, ‘94     44% Reagan, ‘82      44% Carter, ‘78      42% Trump, ‘18       39% Biden, ‘22       38%
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