Australia news live: China hits back at Penny Wong’s comments; Victorian teachers due to begin strike

China's foreign ministry is calling on 'relevant countries' to stop stirring up tension—a response to comments by Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Meanwhile, in Victoria, more than thirty-five thousand teachers and education support staff are striking after rejecting a pay proposal from the state government.

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