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Cash splash on Australian made 'world leading' drone

Australia is poised to spend hundreds of millions on a "world leading" drone it is developing, confident it can match any military.

AAP

Australia plans defence against malicious drone attacks

An Australian company has been awarded tens of million of dollars to help provide the nation's military with counter-drone technology.

AAP

‘Diplomatic knife fight’ over PNG enters new phase with deepening Australia defence deal

Treaty will allow PNG nationals to gain Australian citizenship by serving in defence forces and comes as the country sits at the centre of a geopolitical battle

The Guardian - AU

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Pacific nations make passionate plea amid climate fears

Countries on the climate crisis' frontline have called for investment and partnerships to build resilient infrastructure in a heartfelt plea for help.

AAP

Australia to probe $1b Chinese company deal with Nauru

The Albanese government has confirmed it is seeking confirmation whether Nauru's deal with a Chinese corporation has breached a security treaty with Australia.

AAP

Australia selects Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for $6.5B warship deal

Australia says it has accepted a Japanese company's bid for a lucrative and hotly contested contract to build Australian naval vessels, expected to be worth 10 billion Australian dollars ($6.5 billion)

The Independent UK

Australia To Buy 11 Advanced Warships From Japan

Australia will upgrade its navy with 11 Mogami-class frigates built by Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Tuesday.

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Huge military exercise involving 19 countries begins as Chinese surveillance expected

The drill is expected to attract the attention of Chinese spy ships

The Independent UK

Albanese avoids committing to military role as US presses Australia over potential Taiwan war

US under-secretary of defence for policy is seeking answers from Australia and Japan about their military commitments in the event of a conflict over Taiwan

The Independent UK

Australia resists US push to declare future war role

Australia is standing firm against US pressure to declare what part it could play in a broader conflict against the backdrop of a key trip to China.

AAP

‘It’s not Chinese assistance’: Australia accuses China of taking undue credit for aid projects in the Pacific

Minister Pat Conroy says Chinese ‘branding’ of multilateral development projects to bolster its influence in the region is a consistent frustration

The Guardian - AU

Australia offers fresh Solomons aid ahead of PIF Summit

Pacific Island Minister Pat Conroy is wrapping up a three-nation tour this week by offering $18m of aid to Solomon Islands.

AAP

Australia focuses foreign aid spending on Pacific region as US slashes aid programs

Australia plans to spend a larger share of its foreign aid on its near neighbors in Asia and the Pacific islands after the United States announced major cuts to development and humanitarian aid abroad

The Independent UK

PALM Pacific worker scheme expands to childcare

The government is trialling the expansion of a Pacific labour mobility scheme to enlist Papua New Guinean childcare workers.

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Aust funds PNG port upgrade amid race for influence

Australia is funding a major port upgrade in the Pacific as it jostles for influence among neighbouring countries.

AAP

Ageing Aussie submarines face vital remediation work

The nation's Collins-class submarines will be subject to extra oversight after being listed a "product of concern," as problems plague the fleet.

The Guardian - AU

Inside PNG’s NRL deal: how the licence was won and what comes next

The intervention of Peter V’landys proved crucial in getting the long-anticipated agreement over the line but some uncertainty remains

The Conversation

Will Donald Trump renegotiate the AUKUS treaty or walk away? That’s the $368 billion question

Given the United States is Australia’s most consequential military ally, it is natural to consider what Donald Trump’s return to the White House will mean for the future of Australian defence policy – especially the AUKUS agreement.

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Newcastle Herald

Cost to see a GP will keep rising, unless big changes occur

'Universal primary healthcare no longer exists in Australia.'

Newcastle Herald

Conroy guarantees Williamtown missile factory finance

Williamtown missile factory not impacted by airport finances.

Newcastle Herald

Federal government goes local in approach to roads in Lake Macquarie

Charlestown and Dora Creek motorists will be the benefactors.

Newcastle Herald

Inside the top-secret missile factory deal Newcastle Airport 'can't afford'

Fears 'done deal' could be 'dud deal' for struggling airport.

Newcastle Herald

Major announcement for permanent dredge solution at Swansea

The dredge will address ongoing silting issues at the lake entrance.

Newcastle Herald

Bulk-billing clinic to open in Lake Macquarie, easing pressure on hospitals

The urgent care clinic will be open for extended hours, seven days a week.

Al Jazeera

Australia to boost missile production after China tests ICBM in Pacific

Australia to increase missile defence and long-range strike capability as Asia Pacific region enters ‘missile age’.

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