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PALM Pacific worker scheme expands to childcare

The government is trialling the expansion of a Pacific labour mobility scheme to enlist Papua New Guinean childcare workers.

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Aust funds PNG port upgrade amid race for influence

Australia is funding a major port upgrade in the Pacific as it jostles for influence among neighbouring countries.

AAP

Ageing Aussie submarines face vital remediation work

The nation's Collins-class submarines will be subject to extra oversight after being listed a "product of concern," as problems plague the fleet.

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Inside PNG’s NRL deal: how the licence was won and what comes next

The intervention of Peter V’landys proved crucial in getting the long-anticipated agreement over the line but some uncertainty remains

The Guardian - AU

Will Donald Trump renegotiate the AUKUS treaty or walk away? That’s the $368 billion question

Given the United States is Australia’s most consequential military ally, it is natural to consider what Donald Trump’s return to the White House will mean for the future of Australian defence policy – especially the AUKUS agreement.

The Conversation

Cost to see a GP will keep rising, unless big changes occur

'Universal primary healthcare no longer exists in Australia.'

Newcastle Herald

Conroy guarantees Williamtown missile factory finance

Williamtown missile factory not impacted by airport finances.

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Federal government goes local in approach to roads in Lake Macquarie

Charlestown and Dora Creek motorists will be the benefactors.

Newcastle Herald

Inside the top-secret missile factory deal Newcastle Airport 'can't afford'

Fears 'done deal' could be 'dud deal' for struggling airport.

Newcastle Herald

Major announcement for permanent dredge solution at Swansea

The dredge will address ongoing silting issues at the lake entrance.

Newcastle Herald

Bulk-billing clinic to open in Lake Macquarie, easing pressure on hospitals

The urgent care clinic will be open for extended hours, seven days a week.

Newcastle Herald

Australia to boost missile production after China tests ICBM in Pacific

Australia to increase missile defence and long-range strike capability as Asia Pacific region enters ‘missile age’.

Al Jazeera

Australia moves missile build onshore as supply dries

The proliferation of long-range strike missiles and firepower is forcing Australia to respond by bolstering its own stockpiles as concerns persist about supply.

AAP

Energy plan to protect Aussie war-fighting capabilities

"Practical and sensible" action on climate change is part of the military's mission under new plans for phasing in alternative energy use and sovereign sources.

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Australia lands $7b deal for missile and air defence

Australia has struck a new agreement with the US to bolster its air and missile defences, as tensions rise in the Indo-Pacific.

The Guardian - AU

Bridge reopens after fatal crash – as it happened

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Ukrainian president thanks Australia for tanks donation

Australia will gift 49 tanks to Ukraine's armed forces in its latest assistance against Russia's invasion, after denying a similar request for helicopters.

The Conversation

Australia donates 49 Abrams tanks to Ukraine

The Albanese government is giving 49 M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, despite earlier this year apparently playing down the prospect of the donation.

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South Pacific nations back PNG NRL bid, PM gives update

The PNG NRL bid has strategic support of South Pacific nations as Anthony Albanese said "the final details" of government funding for the bid has been reached.

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Pacific charm offensive as China muscles on policing

Senior Australian ministers are visiting three Pacific island nations as Canberra works to boost defence partnerships and shut China out of regional policing.

Newcastle Herald

'It'll get worse before it gets better': GP shortage led to clinic closure

'I got tired of begging doctors to come and work for me.'

The Guardian - AU

Australia overcomes last-minute concerns to secure sweeping Pacific police training plan

Anthony Albanese says it is ‘a Pacific-led initiative’ that reflects the desire of neighbours to ‘stand with each other’

The Guardian - AU

Victorians warned ‘winter gales’ set to continue – as it happened

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Pacific seasonal workers to receive family support

Concerns over separated families using Australia's Pacific worker scheme has led to a pilot program aiming to provide support.

Newcastle Herald

Bulk-billing 'very small' in Newcastle, says GP who questions federal data

'The add-ons are bulk-billed and they're counting them.'

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