Minister grilled on defence amid China ‘threat’
Australia’s closest allies are boosting their defence budgets, but Canberra is bucking the trend despite warnings about a nuclear-armed rival in the region.
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‘Dire consequences’: Warning on Middle East
Australia’s top diplomat is warning of “dire consequences” as Israel and Iran trade deadly strikes.
‘Shelter in place’: Warning to Aussies in Iran
Australians in Iran are being urged to “shelter in place” following a major escalation with nuclear-armed Israel.
Albo defiant against Trump’s AUKUS call
Speaking from Fiji, the Prime Minister knocked back claims the AUKUS defence pact had been derailed after the Pentagon announced a review into the program.
‘High price’: Grim warning after AUKUS move
A major move by the Trump administration has sparked warnings Australia’s defence could be left high and dry.
Huge question after Australia’s Israel sanctions
The Coalition is probing if Labor sanctioning senior Israeli ministers is behind a surprise decision from the Trump administration.
Rudd in Canberra as US-Aus deal burns
Australia’s top diplomat in the US is in Canberra as a major defence pact between the two nations risks becoming a casualty in Donald Trump’s “America First agenda”.
EU warning for Australia on China
The EU’s top diplomat in Australia has issued a grim warning about Canberra’s nuclear-armed foes.
Chaos at Aussie-led PNG anti-corruption body
Chaos has engulfed Papua New Guinea’s anti-corruption body, which is led by two Australians and a New Zealander.
‘Security anxiety’: Nuclear warning on China
The Deputy Prime Minister has dropped a warning about one of Australia’s nuclear-armed regional rivals.
Move by US restaurant in China stuns
Australian beef producers stand to benefit from a major move by restaurants in China amid the trade war with the US.
Albo’s grilling after UK’s shock move
Anthony Albanese has been grilled on when Australia can expect its fleet of nuclear-powered submarines after a shock move from the UK.
Albo’s Trump vow ahead of G7 summit
Anthony Albanese has revealed what he will raise with Donald Trump when they bump into each other at a major summit this month.
‘No sense’: Albo lashes US defence target
Anthony Albanese says a blanket commitment to lift defence to 3.5 per cent makes “no sense”, rejecting a key demand made by the Trump administration.
Dire warning for Aussie favourite getaway
A major warning has been issued for travellers planning to head to a favourite Aussie tourist getaway – urging them to “exercise a high degree of caution”.
‘Daunting, grim’: Warning on Chinese nukes
China’s nuclear ambitions and military buildup present a ‘grim’ and ‘daunting’ challenge, Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister has declared.
Teacher loses job over trans pronoun case
A Christian high school teacher has had his teaching registration cancelled after refusing to use the pronouns of a transgender student.
‘Paper ADF’: Dire warning to Australia
A leading defence think tank has issued a dire warning about Australia’s readiness for war as the Indo-Pacific heats up.
Kamala shocks with surprise Aussie gig
One of the most powerful people in the former US administration has spoken to a major real estate conference on the Gold Coast.
Bold call on Aussie firms amid tariff chaos
With US tariffs adding to China’s mounting economic woes, one of the Reserve Bank’s top minds has made a surprising observation about Australian firms.
Australia blasts Israel after major Gaza move
Australia has joined 23 other countries in condemning Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza and administer aid via IDF-controlled zones.
EU to give in on key issue for mega deal
With Europe getting hit hard by Donald Trump’s tariffs, the EU is looking to strike a deal with Australia.
Albo hits out at no-show Putin
Anthony Albanese has hit out Vladimir Putin after the Russian skipped Ukraine peace talks.
‘Sham’: Albo’s push to free Aussie fighter
Anthony Albanese is tipped to meet Ukraine’s president in Rome after Russian occupiers put an Australian fighter though a ‘sham trial’.
Top diplomat’s vow amid Trump tariff turbulence
Australia’s top diplomat has made the country’s position clear as talks for a US tariff carve out grind on.
Australia’s big move on North Korea
Australia has deployed one of its most capable warships on a mission targeting North Korea.
‘We’re waiting’: Australia’s big call on Trump
Australia’s trade tsar has made a big call on Washington as tariff talks grind on, saying “we’ve done everything that we can do”.
Australia hits back at new Trump tariff
Australia’s top diplomat has pushed back at Donald Trump’s latest tariffs targeting a key Australian industry.
‘No idea’: Trump’s brutal blow to Dutton
Donald Trump — who has been credited with helping Labor win the federal election — has dealt a brutal blow to ousted opposition leader Peter Dutton.
‘Battleground’: Libs promise $2bn for Pacific
The Coalition has announced a huge $2bn commitment to build out infrastructure in the Pacific Islands and East Timor.
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