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Hunter MP slams Dutton's new call to axe 2030 climate target and go nuclear

Pat Conroy says the Coalition's nuclear plan will hurt the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald

Brassed off: Defence under fire over lack of recruits

Defence officials have been asked if they intend to scare off Australia's enemies with fancy uniforms after their alleged failure to expand the military.

AAP

ADF to recruit foreigners amid muddle over eligibility

Allowing foreigners to join the Australian Defence Force under a fast track to citizenship is a "positive step" but will likely only have an incremental impact.

AAP

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Casualty confusion after PNG landslide as aid arrives

Estimated casualties from a deadly landslide in Papua New Guinea have ranged from in the hundreds to in the thousands as recovery missions continue.

AAP

Papua New Guinea: Warning of fresh landslide and disease at disaster site amid desperate search for survivors

Authorities warn thousands need to be evacuated as villagers dig with their bare hands through muddy debris in search for loved ones

Evening Standard

Papua New Guinea: satellite images reveal scale of landslide as thousands more told to evacuate

Local official says disaster area is ‘very unstable’ and that further evacuations are needed, even as rescuers battle to reach remote part of Enga province

The Guardian - AU

Fears rise a second landslide and disease outbreak loom at site of Papua New Guinea disaster

Authorities fear a second landslide and a disease outbreak are looming at the scene of Papua New Guinea’s mass-casualty disaster

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Hunter Community Environment Centre challenges validity of 2021 police raid

HCEC and eight members challenge validity of 2021 search warrant

Newcastle Herald

Hunter family stranded in rioting New Caledonia finally returning home

The family don't know how long they will be stranded.

Newcastle Herald

Social media: parents can't pass the buck

Letters and Short Takes: May 23

Newcastle Herald

Australia and New Zealand evacuate scores of their citizens from New Caledonia

Australia says its military has flown 115 people from the restive French Pacific territory of New Caledonia and would continue to work with France to repatriate all Australians who want to leave

The Independent UK

Perth gets V'landys tick as part of NRL expansion plans

ARL Commission chairman Peter V'landys said the Perth NRL bid was "looking very good" as he unveiled plans for a 20-team competition.

AAP

Grout fund will level the playing field in Lake Macquarie's favour

Lake grouting fund will boost economic investment by about $450million.

Newcastle Herald

Millions announced for grout funding, but not for Newcastle

The fund will fill mine voids under prime real estate.

Newcastle Herald

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Defence splurge on $500m 'key missile defence' contract creating Hunter jobs

Lockheed Martin Australia wins Williamtown defence contract

Newcastle Herald

Defence industry minister's Lake Macquarie office vandalised

'Free Palestine' graffiti and windows smashed overnight.

Newcastle Herald

National Defence Strategy eyes Hunter as Indo-Pacific industry hub in $50 billion military spend

Hunter defence industry has been turbo charged by the first National Defence Strategy.

AAP

PM decries Iran attack as 'grave threat' to Middle East

As Iran launches dozens of drones and missiles at Israel, the prime minister has condemned the move and warned it could further devastate the region.

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Japan partnership an 'evolution' of AUKUS: PM

As AUKUS partners plan to work with Japan on technology sharing, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the security pact will not grow to four countries.

Newcastle Herald

Our life-saving aerial services deserve a better deal from governments

Letters: 'They are the salt of our country.'

Newcastle Herald

Older folk sidelined as games harder to view

Letters to the Editor: Older folk sidelined as games made harder to view

Newcastle Herald

Power poles turned into electric vehicle chargers in 12-month trial

EV chargers have been installed on seven poles across Lake Mac.

Newcastle Herald

Conroy says Hunter can win subs, missiles, aerospace defence jobs

'We should use our big industrial centres where we can.'

AAP

Planes, guided missiles priority in defence blueprint

A new blueprint for Australia's defence industry has outlined seven priority areas in order to help the nation stand on its own two feet.

The Guardian - AU

Janet Rice defends ‘deliberate’ and ‘powerful’ Marcos Jr protest after Senate censure motion – as it happened

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