THE TRUTH ABOUT: Aukus person - Caught on Camera

Cornered and dangerous, the lame-duck leader of the free world now poses a greater risk to Australia than ever

America’s allies face geopolitical uncertainty as Trump seeks to self-curate his legacy over the next two years – potentially starting with Iran

The Guardian - AU · Nov 5

Hegseth calls US-built nuclear submarines the ‘apex predator’ of the seas. But are they right for Australia?

Some experts argue Virginia-class submarines government is buying second hand are good for fighting American wars, but not for defending Australia

The Guardian - AU · Oct 3

‘Socialist’ teachers target eight Victorian Labor MPs including education minister – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 25

Morning Mail: Chalmers sells budget as ‘road to reform’, Starmer fights on in UK, why the gothic look is back

Jim Chalmers delivers ambitious program for tax change and intergenerational fairness

The Guardian - AU · May 12

Labor MPs quietly alarmed by Albanese government’s response to US-Israel strikes on Iran

Exclusive: Several MPs question why the party rushed to endorse strikes that were likely in breach of international law

The Guardian - AU · Mar 10

Australia should reconsider alliance with ‘fiercely unpredictable’ US, former foreign ministers say

Bob Carr says Trump foreign policy presents a ‘colossal challenge’ for Australia and Gareth Evans says the Aukus pact should be reconsidered

The Guardian - AU · Jan 12

Donald Trump says Australia will get the Aukus submarines – but the decision won’t be his to make

If the US navy needs the subs, they cannot be sold to Australia, regardless of how much the president might wish it

The Guardian - AU · Oct 23, 2025

Afternoon Update: PM in US for Trump meeting; October heat records set to tumble; and a break-up note to America

Aukus is expected to be high on the agenda when Anthony Albanese sits down with Donald Trump in the White House

The Guardian - AU · Oct 20, 2025

Albanese faces the diplomatic test of his political life to attract, and hold, Trump’s attention

Dealing with the US president requires nose holding; and the PM must navigate the delicate balance between getting Trump’s attention and attracting too much

The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2025

On issues from Aukus to recognising Palestine, Victorian Labor’s base is determined to be heard

At the party’s state conference this weekend, members and unions will have their say. The question then becomes whether governments – federal and state – will listen

The Guardian - AU · Jul 31, 2025