Australia confident subs deal would survive under Trump A nuclear submarine deal with America and the United Kingdom is critical to Australia's national interests, the defence industry minister says. AAP · Nov 28, 2023
Army landing craft to be constructed by WA shipbuilder New army landing craft and two navy patrol boats will be built by a Western Australian shipbuilder, as a major review called for the military to be reoriented. AAP · Nov 23, 2023
Fiji PM welcomes visa green light, Bushmaster pledge Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has attended a demonstration of Bushmaster vehicles that will be supplied to the Pacific nation under a renewed partnership. AAP · Oct 20, 2023
Bulk-billing Medicare clinics to open 'Healthcare is their number one concern.' Newcastle Herald · Sep 27, 2023
Air and sea boost in government's defence sights The federal government is seeking to bolster the workforce ahead of acquiring nuclear-powered submarines, while also improving air surveillance. AAP · Sep 19, 2023
Australia to upgrade maritime surveillance fleet in $965m deal Government to acquire new Triton drone and improve fleet of 14 Poseidon aircraft amid renewed focus on northern bases. Al Jazeera · Sep 19, 2023
Sixty new defence industry jobs at Williamtown The project puts the Hunter at the heart of Australia's defence industry. Newcastle Herald · Aug 28, 2023
Australia tells big development banks to ‘lift their game’ in the Pacific There are concerns the World Bank and ADB are giving contracts to low-price bidders who then demand more when budgets blow out The Guardian - AU · Aug 27, 2023
University celebrates its 'real world impact' on Pacific Island communities 'It's collaboration for meaningful impact.' Newcastle Herald · Aug 25, 2023
Child detention changes described as state’s ‘darkest hours’ – as it happened Government’s steadfast defence of new laws continues to draw harsh criticism from the opposition The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2023
What the Hunter's role is in building a 'more secure Australia' The Hunter Defence Conference heard why the region was so important. Newcastle Herald · Aug 24, 2023
View from The Hill: Labor conference gives Albanese a firm ‘yes’ on AUKUS Predictably, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese got his way on AUKUS at Labor’s national conference on Friday. The Conversation · Aug 18, 2023
Labor thrashes out Aukus position at party conference amid dissent from MP and unions Heckling, outrage and claims of ‘appeasement’ as stage-managed debate at ALP event gives way to genuine disagreement The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2023
ALP national conference day 2 – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Aug 17, 2023 Richard Marles moves to head off Labor conference fight over Aukus submarines Deputy PM will offer reassurances on nuclear non-proliferation and waste amid grassroots dissent over the program
Newcastle Herald · Aug 15, 2023 Hunter 'home' to new multibillion-dollar missile defence system Williamtown will be at the 'heart' of Australia's defence against missiles.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 15, 2023 Hunter playing increasing role in Australia's high-tech defence future The economic opportunities for the Hunter are unfolding rapidly.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 15, 2023 F-35 contractor invites Hunter workers to reach for the sky 'If you work at the local panel-beater, then come and have a chat to us.'
Newcastle Herald · Aug 14, 2023 New $100m F-35 maintenance centre for Williamtown The F-35's paint is a state-of-the-art element of its radar-evading "stealth" technology.
The Conversation · Aug 8, 2023 Australia's new development aid policy provides clear vision and strategic sense Why does Australia provide development assistance to other countries? Is it charity or geostrategic self-interest?
Newcastle Herald · Aug 3, 2023 Bring the barrels back: push to pipe sand from Swansea dredge Surfers are desperate to bring barrels back to Blacksmiths Beach.
The Conversation · Jul 31, 2023 Australia should offer our 'Pacific family' access rather than simply reacting to China During his recent speech at the Solomon Islands National University, Minister for International Development and the Pacific Pat Conroy said “strategic competition […] is an unavoidable reality for our region”.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 30, 2023 Grounding of Taipan helicopters ‘can be dealt with’, Marles says; Morrison accuses Labor of ‘political lynching’ over robodebt – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2023 There’s Labor dissent over Aukus but it’s unlikely to spill into a rebellion at the ALP national conference Concerns in some quarters of the party base and congressional jitters will require deft political management but are unlikely to sink the deal
The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2023 Afternoon Update: Labor puts housing bill back on agenda; Victoria bans gas connections to homes; and Australians cut spending Coalition accuses PM of ‘threatening’ a double dissolution to pass bill, while Greens urge government to negotiate in ‘good faith’