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The trade war with the US and a falling growth rate are not the biggest concern for China, one long term China economy watcher says.

On tonight's program: Outrage after the boss of a Darwin pub allegedly bans Aboriginal people; Fears the Prime Minister's plans for an around-Australia tour by the Endeavour could cause division; And the Treasurer cautions against changing the government amid global economic growth jitters.

A former consultant to the UN cultural organisation, UNESCO, is calling for an Australian museum dedicated to this country's first peoples, a museum whose sole task is to tell the stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, history and politics.

China's thirst for Australian Infant Formula has seen a criminal syndicate attempting to capitalise on the demand. New South Wales have arrested six people and expect to charge more, for allegedly stealing infant formula sell over seas.

Hospital admissions for asthma sufferers are set to surge as students head back to school. Health experts warn there will be a spike in flare ups, following the Christmas break.

The major political parties are well and truly in campaign mode, but there are still questions over who will run for the Liberals in a handful of electorates.

As Israel strikes Iranian forces in Syria again, some Arab states are putting out feelers to re-establish economic ties with Syria, including the decision by the United Arab Emirates to reopen their embassy in Damascus.

One of South East Asia's most violent hotspots has voted today in a plebiscite aimed at creating a new autonomous region. The vote is being held in the Philippines Island of Mindanao, where Islamic State almost got a foothold in 2017.

On Monday's PM: One of South East Asia's most violent hotspots has voted in a plebiscite aimed at creating a new autonomous region; as the new school term approaches, parents are being warned about the increasing number of asthma sufferers being hospitalised; and China's thirst for Australian Infant Formula has seen a criminal syndicate attempting to capitalise on the demand.

Lifesavers in Queensland are trying to curb male drownings with a new campaign. It's called “Listen to the Missus” imploring men to listen to the women in their lives about beach safety.