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Australia plans major overhaul of defenses as China rises

A government-commissioned review says Australia needs to spend more money on defense, make its own munitions and develop the ability to strike longer-range targets as China’s military buildup challenges regional security

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023

Australia to prioritise long-range strike capability in defence shakeup

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday his government had accepted the key findings of a review recommending the biggest shakeup of Australia's defence since the end of the Second World War.

Reuters · Apr 24, 2023

Australia's military facing significant overhaul as Defence Strategic Review released — as it happened

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Defence Minister Richard Marles have responded to the release of the Defence Strategic Review. Look back on Monday's updates.

ABC News · Apr 24, 2023

Australia’s defence force is expected to get its biggest overhaul in decades. Here’s what we know so far

The analysis is expected to recommend scaling back funding for some projects while others will be ‘accelerated and expanded’

The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2023

'One of a Kind': Australians Pay Tribute to 'Icon' Barry Humphries

Australians have paid tribute to Barry Humphries, the comedian best known for his character Dame Edna Everage, as both a "one-of-a-kind" entertainer and a charming and intelligent man. The Sydney Morning Herald said Humphries died on Saturday at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney, where he had been treated for various…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 23, 2023

‘Treasured Australian icon’: Barry Humphries remembered as a ‘comic genius’ and ‘legend’

Tributes have flowed across Australia, with both politicians and entertainers sharing messages praising the late comedian

The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2023

Chris Hipkins hails ‘biggest in a generation’ citizenship reforms for New Zealanders in Australia

Prime minister welcomes move to let New Zealanders apply for Australian citizenship without becoming permanent residents first

The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2023

Children born in Australia to New Zealand parents to automatically become Australian citizens

Under the recently-announced changes to citizenship laws for New Zealanders, children born to Kiwi parents who hold a Special Category visa and are permanent residents, will automatically become citizens of Australia.

ABC News · Apr 23, 2023

'One of a kind': Australians pay tribute to 'icon' Barry Humphries

Australians have paid tribute to Barry Humphries, the comedian best known for his character Dame Edna Everage, as both a "one-of-a-kind" entertainer and a charming and intelligent man.

Reuters · Apr 23, 2023

Barry Humphries’ family discussing state funeral; young carers to get study funding boost – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2023