China's unsafe jet flare stirs safety, aggression fears A flare shot from a Chinese fighter jet near an Australian military surveillance plane could have ended in a crash as tensions simmer in the region. AAP · Oct 21, 2025
Australia protests after Chinese fighter jet releases ‘unsafe’ flares near its aircraft in South China Sea Australia lodges diplomatic protest after Chinese fighter jet releases flares near Australian surveillance aircraft The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2025
Australia says Chinese fighter jet released flares near RAAF aircraft in ‘dangerous’ incident Richard Marles condemns Chinese military after flares let off ‘very close’ to Australian surveillance aircraft over South China Sea The Guardian - AU · Oct 20, 2025
China fighter jet flares scare sparks Australian alarm Australian soldiers were put at risk when a Chinese fighter jet launched flares in front of their plane, the defence minister says. AAP · Oct 20, 2025
Australian defence deal to train PNG troops a 'win-win' Australia has given multi-million dollar pledges to strengthen Papua New Guinea's defence capabilities as part of a landmark treaty. AAP · Oct 20, 2025
Grattan on Friday: Master communicator vs master tactician, the race between Chalmers and Burke It was a classic “old bull” versus “young bull” struggle, and the old bull showed he had life in him yet. The Conversation · Oct 16, 2025
Prime minister's private phone number published online Government officials have been left scrambling after the personal phone numbers of senior politicians were discovered in an online database. AAP · Oct 14, 2025
Spy agency points finger at common password habits Australians are being warned to adopt better password habits for their personal and business use as the extent and cost of cyber crime is laid bare. AAP · Oct 13, 2025
India and Australia sign a security deal that includes military talks and submarine cooperation Australia and India have signed a new bilateral security deal to enhance Indo-Pacific stability The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025
Australia and India together on Indo-Pacific security Defence Minister Richard Marles has hosted Indian counterpart Shri Rajnath Singh to sign agreements to increase military talks and submarine co-operation. AAP · Oct 9, 2025
Jewish Australians mark two years since 7 October, as pro-Hamas graffiti is condemned Richard Marles says Melbourne pro-Hamas graffiti being looked into as possible terror offence amid national vigils commemorating hostages and lives lost in ongoing conflict The Guardian - AU · Oct 7, 2025
War crimes trial could be years away for ex-SAS soldier National security concerns are threatening to delay a landmark war crimes trial for more than a year as a former soldier pleads not guilty to murder. AAP · Oct 3, 2025
Australia-PNG treaty set for signing after dummy pass Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and PNG counterpart James Marape are set to sign a landmark mutual defence treaty imminently but ministers remain cautious. AAP · Oct 2, 2025
‘There is hope’: Australia welcomes Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza Anthony Albanese applauds commitment to denying Hamas a role in any future governance of Gaza, and urges Hamas to agree to the terms The Guardian - AU · Sep 30, 2025
AAP · Sep 29, 2025 Nuclear subs deal afloat as news surfaces of US backing Australia is awash with confidence a multibillion-dollar security and submarine deal with the UK and US will be spared from cuts by Donald Trump.
AAP · Sep 27, 2025 Point scoring and laughs at AFL grand final breakfast Political leaders have traded blows for laughs at the North Melbourne Grand Final Breakfast, with the opposition leader even taking aim at her own side.
AAP · Sep 26, 2025 Right royal welcome for PM Albanese on British visit Australia's prime minister has continued to talk up the future of the AUKUS submarine pact, before meeting with King Charles in Scotland.
AAP · Sep 23, 2025 PM greeted by Trump at exclusive leaders' reception Anthony Albanese has met Donald Trump at the president's welcome reception for world leaders in New York after the pair locked in a formal sit-down for October.
International Business Times · Sep 15, 2025 Australia, Papua New Guinea To Sign 'Historic' Defence Deal A defence deal to be signed this week could see Papua New Guineans serve in the Australian military, Canberra said on Monday, the pact seen as an attempt to counter Beijing's rising Pacific influence.
AAP · Sep 15, 2025 'Does your head in': why the PM's office is closing Anthony Albanese will be moving to a different site for his electorate office in Sydney after the lease was brought to an end after almost 30 years.
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025 Australia and Papua New Guinea to sign defense pact as China's influence grows Australia and Papua New Guinea are set to integrate their defense forces under a new security pact, aiming to curb China's security influence in the region
The Guardian - AU · Sep 14, 2025 PM coy on prospect of Trump meeting – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Sep 14, 2025 Australia and PNG prepare to sign landmark defence deal Australia and Papua New Guinea will sign a major security deal that will allow citizens of the Pacific nation to serve in Australia's military.
International Business Times · Sep 14, 2025 Australia To Spend US$8 Bn On Nuclear Sub Shipyard Facility Australia will spend an initial Aus$12 billion (US$8 billion) to upgrade shipyard facilities for a future fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, the government said Sunday.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2025 Sussan Ley announces shadow ministry reshuffle after Nampijinpa Price demotion – as it happened This blog is now closed.