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Minister plays down American review of AUKUS deal

There are calls for a defence contingency plan to be put in place after the government played down a US administration review of the AUKUS submarine pact.

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The new reality dawning in Australia: it can no longer rely on the US

For all the fraternal rhetoric, the alliance has always been asymmetric. It seems Washington under Trump sees it as immaterial

The Guardian - AU

Hope for Australia even as tariffs strain US friendship

The worst consequences of Donald Trump's tariffs won't be borne by Australia's economy, but by its relationship with the US, an expert has warned.

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Former Trump adviser sounds warning on tariff exemption

The growing influence of protectionists in the White House should concern Australia as steel tariffs loom, a former Trump adviser warns.

AAP

Trump shouldn’t decide Rudd’s future – but the US president-elect is no ordinary leader

Australia’s ambassador to Washington is hardly alone in his past criticisms but Trump’s capacity to forgive seems reliant on twin tests of repentance and usefulness

The Guardian - AU

Senior Trump adviser suggests Rudd’s time as US ambassador could be up with hourglass gif

Anthony Albanese, Peter Dutton and Tony Abbott defend suitability of former PM after Dan Scavino social media post, despite Rudd’s past criticism of president-elect

The Guardian - AU

Trump’s tariff threats a ‘clear and present danger’ to Australia, Arthur Sinodinos warns

Former ambassador to US says president-elect’s vow to slap up to 60% tariffs on goods from China would have knock-on effects on Australian economy

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US election result a bigger picture for Australian ties

A new president won't change the US-Australia relationship but it could alter how other nations interact with Australia, a former ambassador says.

AAP

Reading between airlines' corporate speak on new Newcastle flight routes

We asked the major airlines and this is what they said.

Newcastle Herald

Australia urged to prepare for second Trump presidency

Preparing for a second Trump administration is a good idea for Australia regardless of who might win the US election, an expert says.

AAP

Gladys Berejiklian is fighting to clear her name after Icac’s adverse findings. Is it a risk worth taking?

The former premier will launch her legal appeal next month, but some say the extended public attention may further damage her reputation

The Guardian - AU

Arthur Sinodinos finishes as ambassador to the US as it reckons with the prospect of another Donald Trump presidency

Arthur Sinodinos is finishing his time as Australian ambassador to the United States as the country once again reckons with the prospect of a Donald Trump presidency.

ABC News

Nuclear submarines to be Australia's 'moonshot' moment

Outgoing ambassador to the US Arthur Sinodinos says the acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines shows Australia is putting its money where its mouth is.

AAP

Australia, US intensifying efforts to speed up AUKUS technological transfer, ambassador Arthur Sinodinos says

Arthur Sinodinos says senior US officials are exploring the best way to ensure technology critical to the AUKUS agreement flows more freely to Australia.

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WWII squadron brought back to pilot new high-tech drone

The historic 9 Squadron, which operated in the Pacific during World War II and the Vietnam War, is being re-established to pilot new surveillance drones.

Reuters

Australia has assured US its technology is safe in submarine deal -envoy

Australia has assured Washington that U.S. technology will be safe under a plan to supply it with nuclear-powered submarines in a tripartite deal also including Britain, Canberra's ambassador to the United States said on Thursday.

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US President Joe Biden warned AUKUS nuclear submarine deal could come at cost to American fleet

Two powerful US politicians warn President Joe Biden the proposal to help Australia acquire nuclear-powered submarines risks harming America's industrial base to "breaking point".

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Former prime minister Kevin Rudd posted to Washington as Australia's new US ambassador

Former prime minister Kevin Rudd will be sent to Washington DC as Australia's new ambassador to the US.

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No shift in Australia defence policy after Xi meeting -diplomat

A meeting between Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Chinese President Xi Jinping is a step towards normalising ties after years of diplomatic freeze but would not bring a shift in Canberra's defence policy, Australian diplomats said.

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