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China warns Japan against Taiwan intervention

China warns Japan against Taiwan intervention

Japan will suffer a "crushing defeat" by the Chinese military if it tries to use force to intervene over Taiwan, the country's defence ministry warns.

Drunk 'showed off' nude on ski boat before fiancee died

Drunk 'showed off' nude on ski boat before fiancee died

Drunk 'showed off' nude on ski boat before fiancee died

Drunk 'showed off' nude on ski boat before fiancee died

A man seen naked and swerving his speedboat before killing his fiancee in a horror riverbank crash is seeking to avoid jail time.

Taxpayers fork out $75m for embattled Spirit ferries

Taxpayers fork out $75m for embattled Spirit ferries

Taxpayers fork out $75m for embattled Spirit ferries

Taxpayers fork out $75m for embattled Spirit ferries

The operator of the Spirit of Tasmania ferries has been given financial help from the government, with human error to blame for a further $9 million spend.

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New Bass Strait ferry arrives with hefty price tag

New Bass Strait ferry arrives with hefty price tag

One of two new Bass Strait ferries delayed by a port stuff-up will cost $1 million per month to berth in Tasmanian waters.

Bungled Bass Strait ferry arrives in Australian waters

Bungled Bass Strait ferry arrives in Australian waters

One of two new Bass Strait ferries delayed by a port stuff-up has reached Australian waters following a lengthy journey from Scotland.

Negligence ruling upheld for Ruby Princess COVID cruise

Negligence ruling upheld for Ruby Princess COVID cruise

Passengers affected by COVID-19 on a cruise can still pursue damages after the operator failed to overturn findings it was misleading and negligent.

Search for missing fisherman off east coast expanded

Search for missing fisherman off east coast expanded

Rescue workers are scouring the ocean for a fisherman who failed to return from a trip, with a massive 700km stretch covered as part of an expanded search.

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Deadly Vietnam tour boat survivor describes his escape

Deadly Vietnam tour boat survivor describes his escape

Deadly Vietnam tour boat survivor describes his escape

Deadly Vietnam tour boat survivor describes his escape

A Vietnamese man who survived the capsizing of a tour boat in Ha Long Bay says he escaped the overturned vessel by swimming out through a window underwater.

Trump may help Australia sail ahead in green shipping

Trump may help Australia sail ahead in green shipping

Trump may help Australia sail ahead in green shipping

Trump may help Australia sail ahead in green shipping

Australia has a unique opportunity to cut emissions from international shipping but it could be boosted by a carbon price and policy changes in the US.

Israel seizes Gaza aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg

Israel seizes Gaza aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg

Israel seizes Gaza aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg

Israel seizes Gaza aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg

Israel has taken command of a charity vessel trying to break a naval blockade of the Gaza Strip, detaining Greta Thunberg and other activists on board.

Can-do boat crews make a splash at Beer Can Regatta

Can-do boat crews make a splash at Beer Can Regatta

Can-do boat crews make a splash at Beer Can Regatta

Can-do boat crews make a splash at Beer Can Regatta

Thousands have gathered at a popular city beach to watch crews on beer-can boats battle it out, pirate-like, to find and keep underwater treasure.

Further drama for troubled new Bass Strait ferries

Further drama for troubled new Bass Strait ferries

Further drama for troubled new Bass Strait ferries

Further drama for troubled new Bass Strait ferries

Technical issues have been identified on two new Bass Strait Spirit of Tasmania ferries already plagued by delays and cost blowouts.

Two killed as Mexican Navy training ship hits US bridge

Two killed as Mexican Navy training ship hits US bridge

Two killed as Mexican Navy training ship hits US bridge

Two killed as Mexican Navy training ship hits US bridge

Two people have died and at least 17 have been injured after a Mexican Navy training ship hit New York's Brooklyn Bridge.

'Botched' Bass Strait ferries suffer new cost blowout

'Botched' Bass Strait ferries suffer new cost blowout

'Botched' Bass Strait ferries suffer new cost blowout

'Botched' Bass Strait ferries suffer new cost blowout

A date for the first sailing for the delay-plagued new Bass Straits ferries appears firmer, but the cost of critical berth upgrades has again gone up.

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'Big moment': world's largest electric ship launched

An electric ship constructed in Australia that will ferry people and cars in South America is the biggest of its kind and is being hailed by its builder.

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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