The Latest Breaking News from AUKUS

As Trump chaos builds ahead of the midterms, Albanese must tread carefully

The president could become more erratic if his control over Washington recedes, making Australian engagement riskier

The Guardian - AU · 7h ago

Expert warns Australia can't rely on US in China attack

An international security expert has warned Australia against relying on the US, saying anti-immigration policy is weakening the country's position.

AAP · Oct 14

Are Australians really overtaxed? It depends what you think government should do

When the federal government released its final budget figures for 2025–26 this week, it prompted a flurry of front-page articles in the conservative press arguing for lower taxes.

The Conversation · Oct 1

I've got some bright ideas about how to make Floriade great again

Picture this: a floral portrait of Gina Rinehart made entirely of tall poppies.

The Canberra Times · Sep 18

Paul Keating says Aukus locking Australia into a US war against China, which it would ‘certainly lose’

Former prime minister says US would ‘scuttle itself back to San Diego’, leaving Australia to deal with retribution from China

The Guardian - AU · Sep 18

Swimmer dies after shark attack at Perth beach – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Sep 17

Australia’s ‘barking mad’ bet on nuclear submarines – the AUKUS deal five years on

When the trilateral security partnership between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia was announced in 2021, few were as bewildered as defence and security analyst Hugh White.

The Conversation · Sep 17

Five years into AUKUS, what do we have to show for it? We’ve measured progress on three key metrics

This week marks five years since US President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced AUKUS, a trilateral security partnership composed of two parts: Pillar I, the nuclear-powered submarine program, and Pillar II, a collaboration on advanced defence capabilities.

The Conversation · Sep 14

Stormy seas yet to water down AUKUS as landmark looms

Governments are working hard to keep a controversial landmark security deal between Australia, the US and the UK afloat as it reaches its fifth anniversary.

AAP · Sep 11

When $5.5 billion nuclear-powered US aircraft carrier was ‘sunk’ by $850 million Australian diesel submarine after it slipped past its defenses

The Australian submarine HMAS Waller marked a significant achievement, simulating a successful attack on a US carrier group and showcasing the effectiveness of conventional submarines against well-armed fleets. Although there were initial setbacks, Australia intends to maintain the Collins-class submarines until the late 2030s while moving toward nuclear options, underscoring…

The Economic Times · Sep 11