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Penny Wong's diplomacy efforts in the Pacific begin to bear fruit with PNG security pact

Papua New Guinea (PNG) has announced it wants to establish a security agreement with Australia, welcome news for analysts wary of rising Chinese influence.

The Conversation

Tennis or pool with the PM, anyone?

The Midwinter Ball is approaching and a who's who of Canberra's Parliament House are offering themselves up to auction as they hope to raise money for charity.

AAP

Australia, France deepen defense ties after breakdown

Australia and France are drawing up plans to strengthen their defense cooperation as the two countries try to heal wounds from last year's diplomatic breakdown over a secret submarine contract that infuriated France

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UK subs open to Australian naval officers

Defence Minister Richard Marles says Australian navy personnel will be allowed to train aboard the United Kingdom's submarines as part of the AUKUS pact.

AAP

Australian submariners to train onboard British nuclear-powered submarines under AUKUS deal

Under the AUKUS deal, Royal Australian Navy sailors will join their British counterparts on the Astute-class submarines after completing specialised nuclear training courses.

ABC News

Australians to train on British nuclear submarines for the first time

Australian naval officers will be allowed to train inside British submarines for the first time as they prepare for the arrival of nuclear-powered submarines as part of a new security partnership with Britain and the United States.

Reuters

Albanese outlines ‘fair wage future’, appeals for collaboration ahead of jobs summit

Migration, skills and workplace relations reforms on the agenda for two-day meeting, labelled by Peter Dutton as a ‘union summit’

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Solomon Islands asks navies not to send ships pending review

The Solomon Islands' government has asked countries to not send naval vessels to the South Pacific nation until approval processes are overhauled

The Independent UK

Papua New Guinea wants security treaty with Australia - defence minister Marles

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Wednesday Papua New Guinea had proposed a security treaty between both countries amid increasing tensions in the Pacific islands after China struck a security pact with neighbouring Solomon Islands.

Reuters

New data reveals emissions increased after lockdowns – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Bring defence innovation to Aust: adviser

Australia should focus on boosting innovation onshore rather than importing defence blueprints to ease military acquisition costs, a former adviser says.

AAP

All the auction items for the press gallery's Midwinter Ball are now up for grabs

The experiences up for grabs include a game of tennis or pool at The Lodge with Anthony Albanese.

The Canberra Times

Australian defence minister to visit France, Germany, Britain to boost ties

Australia's defence minister on Sunday said he aims to deepen defence ties with France, Germany and Britain during visits to the European partners this week, saying war in Ukraine has increased the importance of cooperation with likeminded nations.

Reuters

Marles to tour British submarine yards

Defence Minister Richard Marles is preparing for a four-day stint in Europe where he'll meet with his British, German and French counterparts.

AAP

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The Conversation

Is Australia in danger of becoming the US's 'deputy sheriff' in the South China Sea?

Recent comments by Defence Minister Richard Marles about Australia, China and the international law of the sea raise the spectre of Australia acting as an Indo-Pacific “deputy sheriff” for the United States, enforcing the rules-based international order.

The Guardian - AU

China increases warship capability with production of guided-missile destroyers, experts say

Prof John Blaxland says China’s navy expansion is ‘in stark contrast’ to trajectories of other countries including Australia

The Guardian - AU

NSW nurse and rail unions announce more industrial action – as it happened

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ABC News

Darwin Port review will examine potential 'impropriety' in lease to Chinese-owned firm Landbridge, Labor MP says

A Labor MP says a federal review will examine whether there was any "impropriety" in the $506 million deal, as the Defence Minister reveals he has not seen the former government's national security assessment of the port.

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The Guardian - AU

Australia’s emergency fuel storage down to only 58 days as Labor looks at increasing reserves

Study reveals Australia last on list of energy program signatory nations, as defence minister says government ‘very much’ looking into issue

The Guardian - AU

Scott Morrison should face ‘severe political consequences’ for secret ministries, Labor says

Deputy PM Richard Marles says whatever the legal advice from the solicitor general, former prime minister should pay the price for ‘flouting’ Westminster cabinet system

ABC News

A news site with ties to the fossil fuel industry claimed Scotland axed 14 million trees to make way for wind farms. Is that correct?

The country's efforts to tackle climate change have been caught up in a fresh wave of misinformation about renewable energy, thanks to a news website with ties to the oil and gas industry.

ABC News

Andrew Hastie says the Coalition commissioned up to 70 ships when last in government, while Labor commissioned none. Is that correct?

Shadow Defence Minister Andrew Hastie says the Coalition commissioned up to 70 ships when last in government, and that Labor commissioned none. Is that correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

The Times of India

World leaders laud India's achievements on 75 years of independence

WASHINGTON/PARIS: Global leaders led by US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron congratulated Indians on the 75th anniversary of India's independence on Monday, as they vowed to further strengthen bilateral ties with the world's largest democracy which has made stunning achievements.

AAP

Improved China ties still possible: Marles

Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles says the world would "breathe a sigh of relief" if tensions eased in the Taiwan Strait.

AAP

Don't make same mistakes on China: Dutton

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says mistakes made with Russia should not be repeated with China in the wake of escalating tensions.

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