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PNG talks embrace ties, keep China at arm's length

Australia and Papua New Guinea have begun defence treaty talks with a warm embrace, ensuring they are "tied to the hip" in a rebuke to China's influence.

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‘Hypocrisy and shallowness’: the $110,000 ticket to Australian politicians in lead-up to election

Exclusive: Business leaders flooded with expensive invites to ‘private’ and ‘intimate’ dinners that offer access to senior politicians

The Guardian - AU

Aust, Chinese officials meet after mid-air incident

A mid-air incident involving Australia and China's air forces last week was likely discussed at a senior defence officials' meeting in Beijing.

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View from The Hill: government nabs Coalition policy on foreigners buying houses, Dutton eyes action on insurance companies

With the unembarrassed audacity parties show as an election nears, the government has stolen the opposition’s policy to ban foreign investors buying established homes.

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Deadly warning over Chinese military 'intimidation'

Security experts fear repeated and dangerous near-misses involving the Chinese military could lead to serious injury or a potential loss of life.

AAP

Australia, China trade barbs over midair encounter above South China Sea

Canberra says Chinese jet dropped flares nears its air force plane as China accuses Australia of airspace intrusion.

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Australia accuses Chinese fighter jet of ‘unsafe conduct’ over South China Sea

The Chinese fighter is accused of releasing flares that endangered an Australian military surveillance plane

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Labor strikes deal with Coalition on political donations and campaign spending – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Trump is now flagging tariffs on steel and aluminium. Can Albanese win an exemption for Australia?

The Albanese government is set to mount a major effort to win an exemption from a proposed 25% tariff on steel and aluminium imports to the United States foreshadowed by President Donald Trump.

The Conversation

Dissenting Jews add voice to Gaza protest

A two-sided protest has taken place with a contingent of anti-Zionist Jews rallying several dozen metres away from Israel supporters at Victoria's parliament.

AAP

'Trump backs AUKUS' as Aust tips $800m into US coffers

US President Donald Trump is supportive of its multi-decade submarine deal with Australia, his defence secretary has said calming fears of snap renegotiations.

AAP

Laos Yet To Accept AFP Help As Families Seek Answers In Methanol Poisoning Deaths

“Two young Australian women died here. We need to know why, how this happened."

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Laos waives AFP assistance in Aussie methanol deaths

An investigation by Laos into the deaths of two Melbourne teens by methanol poisoning has not taken up an offer of help from Australian authorities.

AAP

Defence minister off to US to back in 'strong' alliance

Defence Minister Richard Marles will travel to Washington to cement Australia's "strong and enduring" US alliance and meet his US counterpart Pete Hegseth.

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Plot fuels federal stoush over anti-Semitism response

The discovery of a caravan packed with explosives has renewed a parliamentary push for tougher action against those convicted of terrorist offences.

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Pacific diplomacy strained as NZ reviews Kiribati aid

Tensions between Western nations and Kiribati continue to strain after President Taneti Maamau refused to meet with senior ministers.

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New Zealand to review aid to Kiribati after the Pacific Island nation snubs an official's visit

New Zealand's government is reviewing its aid to Kiribati after the Pacific island nation's leader snubbed a planned meeting with New Zealand's foreign minister

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Grattan on Friday: Whatever the government does, Albanese struggles to strike the right note in antisemitism battle

Anthony Albanese points to the array of measures his government has taken to tackle the scourge of antisemitism. But he can’t escape the impression of seeming perennially on the back foot and often lacking adequate empathy and sensitivity in dealing with the issue.

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Australia in a 'good position' as AUKUS powers ahead

The AUKUS partnership has "strong support" across the American political spectrum and is likely to be backed by incoming president Donald Trump, experts say.

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Deputy PM in dash to Kiribati as diplomatic ban lifts

Defence Minister Richard Marles is travelling to the island nation of Kiribati for high-level talks after a ban on foreign diplomatic visits was lifted.

The Guardian - AU

Australian navy advertises nuclear submarine job with $120,000 salary and ‘no experience’ needed

Defence outlines long-term strategy to staff US-built Virginia-class submarines expected in 2030s as part of Aukus deal

AAP

'Scariest moment': Vanuatu earthquake relief on the way

An estimated 23,000 vulnerable people including those with a disability and children are in urgent need of help after a deadly earthquake rocked Vanuatu.

The Independent UK

UK and Australia aim to boost defence and growth at summit in London

The Government is to set out a range of initiatives aimed at boosting security at home and around the world.

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Netanyahu Claims Melbourne Synagogue Arson Linked To Australian Govt’s ‘Anti-Israeli Position’

Israeli PM Netanyahu has pointed the finger at the Albanese government's stance on Israel as a factor in the recent arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue.

The Guardian - AU

Agency overseeing $368bn Aukus deal in morale crisis paid consultancy $9.5m for management advice

Exclusive: Australian Submarine Agency’s ten-month contract with McKinsey says it’ll deliver skills ‘currently unavailable’ within government department

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