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China launches long-range missile into Pacific waters

China launches long-range missile into Pacific waters

The launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile by China is likely to raise international concerns about the country's nuclear build-up.

In final UN address, Biden calls for calm in Mideast

In final UN address, Biden calls for calm in Mideast

In final UN address, Biden calls for calm in Mideast

In final UN address, Biden calls for calm in Mideast

In his final address, outgoing US President Joe Biden has told the UN "Putin's war has failed" and called for calm in the Middle East.

Quad to endure despite new leaders coming: PM

Quad to endure despite new leaders coming: PM

Quad to endure despite new leaders coming: PM

Quad to endure despite new leaders coming: PM

Quad leaders have agreed to a multi-million dollar push to prevent cervical cancer in the Pacific and increase coast guard co-operation.

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PM meets Biden at home for 'discussion between friends'

PM meets Biden at home for 'discussion between friends'

Anthony Albanese visited Joe Biden's home, exchanging gifts ahead of talks with leaders of Japan and India on security in the Indo-Pacific region.

Always in our hearts: East Timor service commemorated

Always in our hearts: East Timor service commemorated

Australia has commemorated the sacrifices made by those who served in East Timor during a heartfelt ceremony in Canberra.

Albanese to meet with Biden ahead of Quad summit

Albanese to meet with Biden ahead of Quad summit

The prime minister will hold talks with the outgoing US president before the Quad leaders meeting, where security in the Pacific will be on the agenda.

Significant digital data in accused Russian spy case

Significant digital data in accused Russian spy case

The couple accused of spying for Russia had 12 digital devices when arrested and prosecutors need more time to examine the data, a magistrate has heard.

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Flak flies as military justice review release misfires

Flak flies as military justice review release misfires

Flak flies as military justice review release misfires

Flak flies as military justice review release misfires

A major review into Australia's military justice system, published by accident, calls for greater independence in the investigation of misconduct allegations.

Aussie quantum expertise to bolster Germany's defences

Aussie quantum expertise to bolster Germany's defences

Aussie quantum expertise to bolster Germany's defences

Aussie quantum expertise to bolster Germany's defences

Germany's cyber agency has selected Australian technology to develop miniature, mobile quantum computers to bolster its defences.

Red flag over Russian operation targeting Aust media

Red flag over Russian operation targeting Aust media

Red flag over Russian operation targeting Aust media

Red flag over Russian operation targeting Aust media

Evidence has been uncovered to show a disinformation campaign targeting the Australian media is being operated from inside Russia.

Pacific charm offensive as China muscles on policing

Pacific charm offensive as China muscles on policing

Pacific charm offensive as China muscles on policing

Pacific charm offensive as China muscles on policing

Senior Australian ministers are visiting three Pacific island nations as Canberra works to boost defence partnerships and shut China out of regional policing.

Veterans up for payout over abuse in the ADF

Veterans up for payout over abuse in the ADF

Veterans up for payout over abuse in the ADF

Veterans up for payout over abuse in the ADF

Veterans could receive payouts of up to $50,000 for the abuse they endured in the military after the Defence Force Ombudsman backflipped on past decisions.

Defence scientists ready for China's 'grey' warfighting

Defence scientists ready for China's 'grey' warfighting

Defence scientists ready for China's 'grey' warfighting

Defence scientists ready for China's 'grey' warfighting

Defence science is proving crucial as smaller powers stand up to China and Russia but can also be used to deter war in an increasingly uncertain future.

Activists say 'NO' as Vic mulls weapons expo return

Activists say 'NO' as Vic mulls weapons expo return

Activists say 'NO' as Vic mulls weapons expo return

Activists say 'NO' as Vic mulls weapons expo return

Victoria's treasurer has signalled a controversial weapons expo could return to the state despite days of protests some of which which descended into violence.

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Diggers go 'under the bus' as top brass are unscathed

The general who oversaw Australia's operations in Afghanistan is under the spotlight after keeping his honours will some officers lost theirs.

International war games near Darwin set sail

The Royal Australian Navy's largest maritime drills, Exercise Kakadu, are taking place with a host of international battleships deploying to the Arafura Sea.

Protesters return as leaders slam 'disgraceful' actions

Anti-war activists returned to the streets of Melbourne as political leaders slammed their roles in violent scuffles that broke out with police.

Commanders stripped of medals after war crimes inquiry

Up to nine Australian military commanders who held senior roles during the war in Afghanistan will be stripped of their distinguished service medals.

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'Relief' Australia won't take high-level nuclear waste

Australia won't accept high-level nuclear waste from the US or UK under the AUKUS agreement, with Labor moving to change the proposed framework.

Exercise Kakadu off to a snappy start in Darwin

The largest Royal Australian Naval exercise has kicked off in Darwin with slightly unconventional war games.

Victoria spends $15 million to police anti-war protest

A Victorian MP will skip parliament to join a major anti-war protest, which the state's treasurer has confirmed will cost up to $15 million to police.

'No delay' for response on veterans suicide report

Veterans and their families won't have to wait for a lengthy response following a royal commission, the prime minister has promised.

'Unacceptable': veteran suicide inquiry demands changes

Defence personnel need greater support to transition from military service to civilian life and access ongoing assistance, a royal commission recommends.

'It has touched us all': report into ADF suicides looms

After years of testimony, the chair of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has shared what he hopes will happen once the final report is out.

Australians shun Trump but back alliance as China looms

The Australian, Japanese and American public are more closely aligned in perceiving China as a threat and back the need for powerful allies, new data shows.

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