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Australian sailors learning trade secrets onboard a "floating submarine base" coasted into Sydney Harbour on a US ship, developing the AUKUS defence pact.

Behind closed doors, an Australia-US-UK diplomatic dance opened the way for a plea deal to free WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, analysts and a diplomat previously involved in the case told AFP. The 52-year-old Australian citizen walked out of his five-year visit to London's high-security Belmarsh prison on Monday after agreeing…

And Port Kembla steel heads to US military shipyard.

Assuming a Labour win in the UK general election – always a risky assumption given Labour’s proclivity for snatching defeat from the jaws of victory – the “Global Britain” bombast emanating from the United Kingdom will cease.

Chinese military operations near Taiwan could cause an accident or escalate tensions, but Australia isn't expected to join the US if a conflict occurs.

Lt Gen Stephen Sklenka denies any expectation on Australia despite a top official predicting the pact would change how ‘our countries operate together’

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For decades, Australia has exported uranium – but not used it, other than in the Lucas Heights research reactor. But change is coming.

Former Australian PM reveals Trump's support for AUKUS pact, emphasizing strategic importance and bipartisan cooperation.