Australia
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No hoax
They say that true originality is a myth. But by bucking trends and being authentic, the Jackalope Hotel has a very real story to tell – and it looks good doing it.
Diplomacy
The boom in embassy building in Canberra and the return of diplomatic relations in Libya. Plus: Nato’s man in Moscow bows out of his “kamikaze” job.
Economy
Pulitzer-winning author Thomas Friedman on globalisation, how the Netherlands is capitalising on Brexit and Australia’s plans for growth.
Politics
The Netherlands' great Left hope, potential power grabs in the Gulf and Australia tackles corruption.
Diplomacy
Australia's ambassador to France on the two nations' alliance, plus Athens' Gropius gem and border control in Canada.
Asia Pacific
Cyber security in China, flower power in the Cook Islands, kipping in Kyoto, taking off down under and holding on to power in Turkmenistan.
Spaghetti junction
Analiese Gregory – part-time pasta-maker turned head chef – runs a restaurant and wine bar that has all the ingredients of an Aussie classic.
New direction
It hasn’t got the beguiling reputation of its coastal cousins but Australia’s capital has a lot more going for it then you might think.
Asia Pacific
Australia’s latest prime minister must make some tough decisions. Plus: Vietnam’s property boom.
Crystal clear
Despite ideal conditions for producing sea salt, this remote Aussie island used to import from the UK. Today the pair behind its only salt farm are savouring their success.
