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PNG ‘blessed’ with back-to-back high-level visits from China and Australia

China is lashing out at the AUKUS pact and have sent a top official to Papua New Guinea, as Anthony Albanese seeks to shore up Australia’s relationship with its northern neighbour.

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People want better lives, not a PM on a podium in front of a submarine

Many voters are disappointed the government they voted in to get serious about governing has proved haphazard, distracted and less than honest.

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Australia could capitalise off manufacturing — but we’re behind the eight ball

‘Australians have, decade following decade, proven themselves capable of design and innovation to the equal or better of any nation across a multitude of products.’

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Social cohesion? Too late! We need to distinguish robust speech from violence

Blurring the line between speech and violence was a disaster for the left. Now the right is doing it. Instead, let’s enforce pluralism, the only possible value for a multi-origin society.

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China Says AUKUS Risks Nuclear Proliferation In Pacific

China's foreign minister on Saturday accused Western powers in the AUKUS security pact of provoking division and risking nuclear proliferation in the South Pacific.

International Business Times

US State Dept To Finalize New AUKUS Trade Exemptions Soon

US State Department working on new trade exemptions under USA-AUKUS agreement to enhance economic ties between the US, Australia, and the UK.

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US To Reduce Licensing For UK, Boost AUKUS Partnership

US reduces licensing requirements for the UK to strengthen AUKUS defense alliance and counter China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Bob Carr tells New Zealand: steer clear of AUKUS

A symposium in Wellington on Thursday will discuss controversial military pact AUKUS, with New Zealand urged to keep its distance.

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Four stabbed at Sydney church

An Assyrian church was the scene of another stabbing in Sydney last night, Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation suit fails, and workers could get double leave if they take it at half pay.

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Scott Morrison urges NZ nukes rethink, AUKUS engagement

Former prime minister Scott Morrison has used a visit to Wellington to point out opportunities for New Zealand from the defence pact AUKUS.

AAP

A review of 600 articles shows how conservative media fuels our nuclear ‘debate’

Debate over nuclear power in Australia continues to be stoked by media and ideologues, following a well-worn path that likely leads nowhere.

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Labour aims to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP

Starmer’s comments come before visit to Barrow, where he is to promise nuclear deterrent is ‘bedrock’ of security plan

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Australia to join missile pact with US and Japan

Anthony Albanese says the trilateral agreement would yield closer defence ties.

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US and Japan announce new military agreements aimed at countering China

Tokyo and Washington have struck 70 pacts on defence cooperation during Japanese PM’s White House state visit

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Japan’s Kishida to address Congress as its military role expands - Roll Call

Japanese Prime Minister Kashida will address Congress Thursday as the U.S. looks to Tokyo to take on a greater military role in Asia.

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China Warns US Comments On Taiwan And AUKUS

China criticizes US over Taiwan stance and AUKUS pact, warning of consequences. Tensions rise in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Who is Vice Admiral David Johnston, the new ADF chief?

A Navy veteran since the age of 16, Johnston is seen as a capable but cautious commander whose experience training submarine crews will be an asset in the context of the AUKUS pact.

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Peters attacks Clark over NZ foreign policy shift

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters is in the United States taking meetings with officials but insists an AUKUS tie-up is not a done deal.

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US Admiral backs Japan as AUKUS tech partner

The head of the US military in the Indo-Pacific says he's supportive of tech being shared with Japan as the AUKUS nations consider opening up advanced projects.

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Australia says military collaboration with Japan is not about creating ‘Jaukus’

Australia, UK and US say they want to support regional stability and security but China ‘gravely concerned’

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Australia Downplays Japan's Role In AUKUS Defense Pact

Australia clarifies Japan's exclusion from AUKUS defense pact amid Indo-Pacific security challenges.

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Japan partnership an 'evolution' of AUKUS: PM

As AUKUS partners plan to work with Japan on technology sharing, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the security pact will not grow to four countries.

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