The Opposition accuses the government of failing its allies in defence support, The Prime Minister praises the Pacific Motorway extension linking Sydney and Brisbane, And in sport, Ange Postecoglou misses out on best coach honour at the FIFA Awards.
Son Heung-min and Kaoru Mitoma have shown the world that Asian players can be exciting talents. Now Bayern Munich's Kim Min-jae is changing perceptions as a powerful defender nominated for the Ballon d'Or.