Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

The Latest Breaking News from Pat Conroy

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.

Newcastle Herald

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.

AAP

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

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.

AAP

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

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

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

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

Newcastle Herald

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.

AAP

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

This blog is now closed.

The Guardian - AU

Albanese vows to 'keep fighting' to restore bulk-billing

Medicare urgent care clinics have attracted huge demand.

Newcastle Herald

Dutton says reports of WA boat arrival ‘disturbing’; Barnaby Joyce denies drinking problem – as it happened

This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU

Loyal defence 'wingman' drones get extra $399 million

Federal spending on the Australian Defence Force's Ghost Bat combat drone program now totals almost $1 billion.

AAP

PNG rules out China pact as PM arrives in Australia

Papua New Guinea has hosed down suggestions it will enter a policing pact in China as the nation's prime minister prepares to address Australia's parliament.

AAP

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Guardian - AU

Mayor issues flood warning – as it happened

This blog is now closed.

AAP

Australia boosts Timor police as minister tours Pacific

Pacific Minister Pat Conroy has announced millions for police and worker co-operation as Australia works to boost diplomatic ties in the region.

AAP

Nauru cutting Taiwan ties 'doesn't shift power balance'

Nauru has become the first nation to break diplomatic ties with Taiwan and recognise the Chinese government in Beijing following the election in Taipei.

AAP

Australia to manufacture missiles from next year

Australia will start domestic guided weapons manufacturing from next year after the Albanese government signed a multi-million dollar contract.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Newcastle Herald

What gifts did your MP get this year?

Dan Repacholi could be the most popular politician in the country if his register of interests is anything to go off.

Newcastle Herald

Time critical: Williamtown base gets $110m for F-35 fleet expansion

Planning documents convey a sense of urgency, saying the project is "time-critical" and would "directly contribute to the defence of Australia".

Newcastle Herald

The bulk-billing urgent care clinics now open in Hunter-Central Coast area

Clinics aimed at making it easier for people to see a doctor.

Newcastle Herald

How much did your MP spend in just three months?

The region's federal politicians were among the parliament's top 50 spenders over a three-month period.

The Guardian - AU

US Congress passes bill allowing sale of Aukus nuclear submarines to Australia

Legislation covering a wide range of military issues clears the way for Virginia class vessels to bolster Pacific defence

AAP

Australia confident subs deal would survive under Trump

A nuclear submarine deal with America and the United Kingdom is critical to Australia's national interests, the defence industry minister says.

AAP

Army landing craft to be constructed by WA shipbuilder

New army landing craft and two navy patrol boats will be built by a Western Australian shipbuilder, as a major review called for the military to be reoriented.

1 … 4 5 6 7

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the Australian Defence Force

the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

18 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.