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Aussie firms aim to be in firing line of AUKUS deals

Aussie firms aim to be in firing line of AUKUS deals

Australian industry will get a helping hand to break into US and UK supply chains in a bid to prevent local businesses missing out on lucrative contracts.

Cause for Australian optimism despite US-Ukraine stoush

Cause for Australian optimism despite US-Ukraine stoush

Cause for Australian optimism despite US-Ukraine stoush

Cause for Australian optimism despite US-Ukraine stoush

Australian ambassador to the United States Kevin Rudd has launched a staunch defence of the alliance between the two nations amid a shake up under Donald Trump.

Dodged tobacco trade warnings led to 'monster' war

Dodged tobacco trade warnings led to 'monster' war

Dodged tobacco trade warnings led to 'monster' war

Dodged tobacco trade warnings led to 'monster' war

The former head of Australian Border Force's tobacco task force said the trade's war wouldn't be the monster it is today if his warnings were heeded.

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'Disappointed' Dutton vows to lobby Trump over Ukraine

'Disappointed' Dutton vows to lobby Trump over Ukraine

Australia has offered its bipartisan support for Ukraine after the US threatened to pull its backing from the nation's fight against Russia.

PM backs Ukraine following Trump Oval Office clash

PM backs Ukraine following Trump Oval Office clash

Australia's prime minister has joined other world leaders in reaffirming support for Ukraine following a showdown between its leader and the US president.

Taiwan reaches out as China shrugs at Tasman navy drill

Taiwan reaches out as China shrugs at Tasman navy drill

China employs grey-zone tactics to push the boundaries and create a new normal, says a Taiwanese envoy as the major power downplays its naval presence.

Minister calm on lag in reporting Chinese navy activity

Minister calm on lag in reporting Chinese navy activity

Australia's defence minister downplays concerns about time taken by New Zealand to raise an alert about Chinese warships warning of live fire in the Tasman Sea.

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Australian companies invited to invest in Ukraine

Australian companies invited to invest in Ukraine

Australian companies invited to invest in Ukraine

Australian companies invited to invest in Ukraine

Ukraine is calling on Australian companies to boost investment alongside the US after President Donald Trump pushed for a mineral extraction deal to recoup aid.

Australia on charm offensive to counter Pacific threats

Australia on charm offensive to counter Pacific threats

Australia on charm offensive to counter Pacific threats

Australia on charm offensive to counter Pacific threats

Australia is sharpening its focus on the Pacific and Southeast Asia as it seeks to tackle a fragile security outlook, a foreign policy snapshot reveals.

Defence force not told of Chinese navy live fire drills

Defence force not told of Chinese navy live fire drills

Defence force not told of Chinese navy live fire drills

Defence force not told of Chinese navy live fire drills

China's military failed to inform the Australian Defence Force it would be conducting "irresponsible" live-fire drills, which posed a risk to civilian aircraft.

Virgin pilot sounded alarm on Chinese live-fire drill

Virgin pilot sounded alarm on Chinese live-fire drill

Virgin pilot sounded alarm on Chinese live-fire drill

Virgin pilot sounded alarm on Chinese live-fire drill

Air officials first found out about Chinese live-fire drills from a Virgin pilot, an inquiry has heard, as Beijing ships continue to lurk off Australia's coast.

Treasurer to push for tariff exemption in US meeting

Treasurer to push for tariff exemption in US meeting

Treasurer to push for tariff exemption in US meeting

Treasurer to push for tariff exemption in US meeting

As superannuation giants attempt to build ties with US investors in Washington, Treasurer Jim Chalmers will try to secure a tariff deal with his US counterpart.

Former Trump adviser sounds warning on tariff exemption

Former Trump adviser sounds warning on tariff exemption

Former Trump adviser sounds warning on tariff exemption

Former Trump adviser sounds warning on tariff exemption

The growing influence of protectionists in the White House should concern Australia as steel tariffs loom, a former Trump adviser warns.

Pacific worker labour scheme wage boost changes delayed

Pacific worker labour scheme wage boost changes delayed

Pacific worker labour scheme wage boost changes delayed

Pacific worker labour scheme wage boost changes delayed

Changes to the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Scheme that would have boosted the wages of some workers has been pushed back to 2026 as it is reviewed.

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Australia accused of 'hyping' Chinese naval drills

China has hosed down complaints about live-fire naval drills in international waters between Australia and New Zealand, saying its actions were lawful.

Trump reverses course, admits 'Russia attacked Ukraine'

Ukraine "don't have any cards, but they're playing tough", Donald Trump says as he predicts a deal on critical minerals and admits Russia attacked Ukraine.

Defence pact to build PNG links without the brain drain

Defence forces must guard against brain drain between national militaries, an analyst says as Australia and Papua New Guinea hammer out a new treaty.

Palestine protest gear in art a security risk, says NGA

Artworks featuring Palestine protest material have been covered up due to security risks, says the NGA. The gallery has been criticised by an Islamic peak body.

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Australia supports Ukraine as Trump trash talks leader

Australia's leaders have slammed Russia and urged the international community not to give "an inch" after Donald Trump attacked the Ukrainian president.

PNG talks embrace ties, keep China at arm's length

Australia and Papua New Guinea have begun defence treaty talks with a warm embrace, ensuring they are "tied to the hip" in a rebuke to China's influence.

'Best prospect' for caught Australian fighter revealed

Despite the good news that Russia is treating captured Australian fighter Oscar Jenkins as a prisoner of war, his release is unlikely to be immediate.

China, Cook Islands sign strategic partnership pact

China and the Cook Islands have signed an action plan for a comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, Chinese foreign ministry says.

US pitched deal to access Ukraine's rare earth minerals

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he directed his ministers not to sign off on a proposed agreement to give the US access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals.

Time to create 'armed forces of Europe', Zelenskiy says

The time has come for the creation of an “armed forces of Europe”, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has told world leaders and foreign policy experts.

Aust funds PNG port upgrade amid race for influence

Australia is funding a major port upgrade in the Pacific as it jostles for influence among neighbouring countries.

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