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Rich in history and with a vibrant pop culture, South Korea has fascinated New Colombo Plan (NCP) Scholar Seana McPhie since she was a teenager.

Photo of Seana with back to camera looking at a historic Gyeonbok Palace, wearing a big puffy purple dress.
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People-to-people

It's not just about the sport. Playing a sport has deeper sociological and physiological benefits. Over 50 New Colombo Plan Mobility students teamed up with AFL Vanuatu, Fiji and International to create a women’s AFL recruitment and retention guide.

Young players passing an AFL ball. Source: Victoria University
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People-to-people

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General visits Australia

On Monday 4 July, the Minister for Foreign Affairs will welcome International Atomic Energy Agency Director General, Rafael Grossi, to Australia.

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International relations

Statement on Hong Kong

Australia remains deeply concerned by the continuing erosion of Hong Kong’s rights, freedoms and autonomy, two years since the imposition of the National Security Law.

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International relations

Tourism expenditure bright start to the new year

Australia’s tourism industry continues to bounce back despite the challenges of COVID-19.

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Trade and investment

Support for developing countries to tackle environment and climate change challenges

Ahead of next week's United Nations Ocean Conference, the Australian Government is joining an international effort to help developing countries tackle urgent environment pressures and reduce the impacts of climate change.

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International relations

Australia's response to the Afghanistan earthquake

Australia will provide additional emergency relief of $1 million to support the people of Afghanistan, following the devastating earthquake on the 22nd June.

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International relations

Visit to Vietnam and Malaysia

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon Penny Wong will tomorrow depart for a visit to Vietnam and Malaysia.

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International relations

A new initiative for more effective and efficient cooperation in support of Pacific Island priorities

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International relations

When Mark set out on his New Colombo Plan journey, he saw it as his opportunity to reconnect with a country he loved.

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People-to-people
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