Defence
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Reconsider AUKUS, say former Labor foreign ministers
The government is insisting Kevin Rudd will stay on as Australia’s ambassador to Washington despite his past criticism of Donald Trump.
- by David Crowe
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ADF
Defence real estate sell-off put on ice
The Coalition and Greens leapt upon the delay to accuse the Albanese government of dithering when required to make tough decisions about the defence portfolio.
- by Matthew Knott
Submarine shipyard fire in England may affect Australia’s deal
Police said two people were taken to hospital and advised residents nearby to remain indoors while urging there was “no nuclear risk” to the community.
- by Rob Harris
Black Hawks fly in our skies but fleet not ready for bushfires
Recently arrived Black Hawk helicopters being used in counter-terrorism training will not be available to respond to natural disasters over summer.
- by Matthew Knott
North Bondi RSL calls for board to be removed
North Bondi RSL’s members initially supported NSW RSL president Mick Bainbridge. Like them, and unlike most other members of RSL branches, he was young and he had seen combat. Now they want him to resign.
- by Julie Power
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Royal Australian Navy
Why nuclear inspections in Australia have suddenly spiked
The international nuclear regulator is suddenly paying Australia much more attention since the country agreed to buy nuclear-powered submarines.
- by Matt Wade
Frosty silence, then heated texts and an internal complaint: The undoing of the RSL NSW leadership
An internal power struggle at RSL NSW has brought long-standing tensions into the open.
- by Harriet Alexander
Australia buys $7b worth of US missiles for ‘greatest arms race’ since World War II
The deal will equip Australia’s navy with hundreds of advanced US-made long-range weapons.
- by Michelle Griffin
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China relations
Australia entering biggest moment on the world stage, says top historian
Sir Niall Ferguson says Australia’s influence will be crucial in the West’s attempts to curtail China.
- by Paul Sakkal
Australia gives ‘retiring’ tanks to Ukraine for war efforts
The donation of 49 Abrams tanks will take the total of Australian aid to $1.5b for the embattled nation.
- by David Crowe