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Ex-dance teacher spared jail after Bahamas cruise rape

Ex-dance teacher spared jail after Bahamas cruise rape

A former dance teacher who raped a teenage ex-student after a drunken night partying on a Bahamas cruise has walked from court on a suspended jail sentence.

Port becomes political football but is 'not for sale'

Port becomes political football but is 'not for sale'

Port becomes political football but is 'not for sale'

Port becomes political football but is 'not for sale'

A major port leased to a Chinese company is in the sights of a takeover as the coalition and Labor flag plans for it to be brought back into Australian hands.

Port's 99-year lease to Chinese company to end early

Port's 99-year lease to Chinese company to end early

Port's 99-year lease to Chinese company to end early

Port's 99-year lease to Chinese company to end early

The long-term lease of an Australian port to a Chinese company, which sparked national security concerns, could soon be cut short.

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US launches large-scale strikes on Yemen's Houthis

US launches large-scale strikes on Yemen's Houthis

The US has launched a series of airstrikes on Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis after they resumed attacks on ships passing through the Red Sea and Arabian Sea.

'Cruise from hell' passengers reimbursed and then some

'Cruise from hell' passengers reimbursed and then some

Passengers will get back about double what they paid for a storm-affected P&O cruise from Australia to the south Pacific.

Australia accused of 'hyping' Chinese naval drills

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.

Connection to Country a journey from canoe to dinghy

Connection to Country a journey from canoe to dinghy

Travel times are decreasing with maritime advancement, but accelerating movement can have implications for Indigenous people's connection to Country.

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Solar power pioneer's 'unexpected' harbour honour

Solar power pioneer's 'unexpected' harbour honour

Solar power pioneer's 'unexpected' harbour honour

Solar power pioneer's 'unexpected' harbour honour

The professor nicknamed the father of modern solar power might soon be found on his namesake ferry trying to crack solar's next big question.

Fins stop Russia-linked vessel over cable damage hunch

Fins stop Russia-linked vessel over cable damage hunch

Fins stop Russia-linked vessel over cable damage hunch

Fins stop Russia-linked vessel over cable damage hunch

Finnish authorities have detained a Russia-linked ship as they investigate whether it damaged a Baltic Sea power cable and several data cables.

Operator admits Bass Strait ferry saga is embarrassing

Operator admits Bass Strait ferry saga is embarrassing

Operator admits Bass Strait ferry saga is embarrassing

Operator admits Bass Strait ferry saga is embarrassing

The delivery of two new Spirit of Tasmania ferries has been delayed because of a mismanaged port build that has forced one of the ships to be sent to Scotland.

Ferry saga sinks $47k a week for Scotland berth

Ferry saga sinks $47k a week for Scotland berth

Ferry saga sinks $47k a week for Scotland berth

Ferry saga sinks $47k a week for Scotland berth

Port infrastructure delays and cost blowouts have plagued the delivery of two new Spirit of Tasmania vessels, with one of the ships now sitting in Scotland.

NYE threat in fight to save harbour's last working port

NYE threat in fight to save harbour's last working port

NYE threat in fight to save harbour's last working port

NYE threat in fight to save harbour's last working port

An alliance of business, tourism and industry groups wants Sydney Harbour's last working port to stay that way but developers say the ship has sailed.

Three charged after activists disrupt coal ships

Three charged after activists disrupt coal ships

Three charged after activists disrupt coal ships

Three charged after activists disrupt coal ships

Protesters have been arrested and charged after allegedly paddling into ship lanes and disrupting coal vessels in the Port of Newcastle.

Water alert as lifesavers try to stem record drownings

Water alert as lifesavers try to stem record drownings

Water alert as lifesavers try to stem record drownings

Water alert as lifesavers try to stem record drownings

Lifesavers are calling on Victorians to be prepared and brush up on water safety before they go swimming, as they launch their summer patrol season.

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Australia considers 'AUKUS visa' to help submarine deal

US ambassador Caroline Kennedy has flagged an 'AUKUS visa' to move skilled workers between countries and help with the delivery of nuclear-powered subs.

Port climate protest opposed due to safety risks

Police are opposing a climate group's protest against coal exports at a NSW port due to safety and economic risks and concerns over civil disobedience.

Ferry fiasco sinks further as new berth years overdue

Two new Spirit of Tasmania Bass Strait ferries will likely be leased out until they can begin service, with the government revealing further delivery delays.

China seeks deeper economic ties with ASEAN at summit

Beijing has brought a call for deeper economic ties with Southeast Asia to ASEAN's summit, where disputes about the South China Sea overshadow proceedings.

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'Appalling lack of support' in Bass Strait ferry saga

A lack of government support is partly to blame for delays and cost blowouts for two new passenger ferries set to sail the route between Victoria and Tasmania.

Extremely lucky yacht duo 'glad to be back' on dry land

Rescuers battled massive seas to pluck two "extremely lucky" crew members to safety from a yacht stricken off the NSW south coast.

Shipbuilder eyes profit bounty from sovereign naval hub

Defence contractor Austal looks forward to busier Australian shipyards after returning to profit and settling a fraud investigation in the United States.

Manslaughter probe into deadly sinking of luxury yacht

An initial investigation into manslaughter has been opened as families mourn seven people killed when a luxury yacht sank off the coast of Sicily.

Fine slashed after legal win over ferry pony deaths

The operator of the Spirit of Tasmania ferry will no longer have to pay a $75,000 fine over the deaths of 16 polo ponies after appealing to the Supreme Court.

Long-range missiles to be built in new weapons facility

A local weapons factory will produce long-range missiles capable of destroying enemy ships in a partnership the government says will improve maritime defences.

Political storm, port delays hit new Bass Strait ships

A row has erupted over delays to wharf upgrades for new Bass Strait ferries which won't be able to sail at full capacity until the work is done.

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