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Shortland MP Pat Conroy promoted to Albanese government cabinet

The reshuffle was announced on Sunday afternoon

Newcastle Herald

Strong confidence in AUKUS despite 'riveting' US events

A storm of political drama has engulfed the US and UK, but the acting prime minister is confident this will not hurt Australia's nuclear submarine partnership.

AAP

Fifteen new Bushmasters to be built in Victoria

A new round of Bushmaster four-wheel-drive armoured vehicles will be built in Victoria under a $45 million contract to bolster defence's missile capability.

AAP

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Australia pledges $40m for Tuvalu during PM Teo's visit

Australia has announced extra aid for Tuvalu's aviation and telecommunications sectors as the Pacific nation's prime minister arrives for a series of meetings.

AAP

Australians frozen out of Kiribati as China eyes prize

A string of visa issues and access roadblocks for diplomats and journalists have raised questions about Australia's influence in the Pacific nation of Kiribati.

AAP

Blues top Maroons in pollie state of origin, of sorts

A rampaging Sam Thaiday was no match for David Pocock's staffer as NSW politicians claimed victory over their Queensland rivals in parliament's State of Origin.

AAP

Australian company denies Greens’ accusations it exports parts for Israeli missiles used in Gaza

Defence industry minister says party has ‘deceived public’ by claiming Hunter Valley business supplies parts for weapons used by IDF in Israel-Gaza war

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Minister blasts Greens over Israel defence export deals

A senior minister has hit out at the Greens for claiming Australia exports weapons to Israel, suggesting the minor party lied for political advantage.

AAP

More transparency needed on exports to Israel after Greens ‘exploited’ information vacuum, Labor says

Defence industry minister says ‘social division and damage’ led government to rethink position on releasing information

The Guardian - AU

Fact check: is Australia exporting weapons to Israel?

The Greens want the government to ‘immediately stop military exports’ to Israel, but Labor says the party’s claims are ‘misinformation’. What are the facts?

The Guardian - AU

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

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.

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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

The Guardian - AU

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 Independent UK

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

Newcastle Herald

Hunter Community Environment Centre challenges validity of 2021 police raid

HCEC and eight members challenge validity of 2021 search warrant

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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

The Independent UK

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

AAP

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.

Newcastle Herald

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

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

Lockheed Martin Australia wins Williamtown defence contract

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