REVEALED: 10 | Vintage Vibes

Solomons PM 'can't be trusted on China'

Solomon Islands leader Manasseh Sogavare is trying to maintain close ties with Australia but is ultimately reliant on Beijing, a leading security experts says.

AAP · Oct 10, 2022

Labor confirms $100m hydrogen hub spend

Six weeks out from the government's first budget, Labor has committed publicly to all the hydrogen funding promised for Newcastle.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 14, 2022

Tim Owen tells conference of worsening security outlook as Solomon Islands controversy flares

Defence conference hears of deteriorating outlook

Newcastle Herald · Aug 31, 2022

Joel hails 'end of climate wars' as 2030 target passes lower house

The former Hunter MP says Australia's new official climate target is a commonsense move which hopefully ends the climate wars.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 4, 2022

'Critical component': Canberra's CEA wins major defence radar deal

The new sensors are able to detect aircraft and missile threats at greater ranges and with increased accuracy than current systems.

The Canberra Times · Jul 21, 2022

Calls for clarity in Pacific funding as Australia slips towards bottom of global aid transparency rankings

There are calls for urgent action after Australia dropped to 41 out of 50 countries and organisations in the Aid Transparency Index, revealing a "worrying trend" that has the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade close to hitting the bottom of the list, alongside Saudi Arabia and China.

ABC News · Jul 19, 2022

How Anthony Albanese came to back PNG's bold bid to become the NRL's 18th team

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Papua New Guinean counterpart James Marape may have been speaking on the sidelines of the Pacific Islands Forum on Thursday. But what they said will be felt across the playing fields of the NRL and regional geopolitics.

ABC News · Jul 16, 2022

Australia at odds with neighbouring nations on new coal and gas projects at Pacific Islands Forum

Pacific leaders optimistic about Albanese government’s climate action and willingness to engage, but major sticking point remains

The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2022

China stance 'not changed' despite demands

The federal government says its position on dealing with China remains unchanged, despite China listing four demands in order to improve ties.

AAP · Jul 11, 2022

Nation records 13 Covid deaths as WA and ACT reduce official reinfection period – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2022