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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.

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Fiji PM welcomes visa green light, Bushmaster pledge

Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has attended a demonstration of Bushmaster vehicles that will be supplied to the Pacific nation under a renewed partnership.

AAP

Bulk-billing Medicare clinics to open

'Healthcare is their number one concern.'

Newcastle Herald

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Air and sea boost in government's defence sights

The federal government is seeking to bolster the workforce ahead of acquiring nuclear-powered submarines, while also improving air surveillance.

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Australia to upgrade maritime surveillance fleet in $965m deal

Government to acquire new Triton drone and improve fleet of 14 Poseidon aircraft amid renewed focus on northern bases.

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Sixty new defence industry jobs at Williamtown

The project puts the Hunter at the heart of Australia's defence industry.

Newcastle Herald

Australia tells big development banks to ‘lift their game’ in the Pacific

There are concerns the World Bank and ADB are giving contracts to low-price bidders who then demand more when budgets blow out

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University celebrates its 'real world impact' on Pacific Island communities

'It's collaboration for meaningful impact.'

Newcastle Herald

Child detention changes described as state’s ‘darkest hours’ – as it happened

Government’s steadfast defence of new laws continues to draw harsh criticism from the opposition

The Guardian - AU

What the Hunter's role is in building a 'more secure Australia'

The Hunter Defence Conference heard why the region was so important.

Newcastle Herald

View from The Hill: Labor conference gives Albanese a firm ‘yes’ on AUKUS

Predictably, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese got his way on AUKUS at Labor’s national conference on Friday.

The Conversation

Labor thrashes out Aukus position at party conference amid dissent from MP and unions

Heckling, outrage and claims of ‘appeasement’ as stage-managed debate at ALP event gives way to genuine disagreement

The Guardian - AU

ALP national conference day 2 – as it happened

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Richard Marles moves to head off Labor conference fight over Aukus submarines

Deputy PM will offer reassurances on nuclear non-proliferation and waste amid grassroots dissent over the program

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Hunter playing increasing role in Australia's high-tech defence future

The economic opportunities for the Hunter are unfolding rapidly.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter 'home' to new multibillion-dollar missile defence system

Williamtown will be at the 'heart' of Australia's defence against missiles.

Newcastle Herald

F-35 contractor invites Hunter workers to reach for the sky

'If you work at the local panel-beater, then come and have a chat to us.'

Newcastle Herald

New $100m F-35 maintenance centre for Williamtown

The F-35's paint is a state-of-the-art element of its radar-evading "stealth" technology.

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The Conversation

Australia's new development aid policy provides clear vision and strategic sense

Why does Australia provide development assistance to other countries? Is it charity or geostrategic self-interest?

Newcastle Herald

Bring the barrels back: push to pipe sand from Swansea dredge

Surfers are desperate to bring barrels back to Blacksmiths Beach.

The Conversation

Australia should offer our 'Pacific family' access rather than simply reacting to China

During his recent speech at the Solomon Islands National University, Minister for International Development and the Pacific Pat Conroy said “strategic competition […] is an unavoidable reality for our region”.

The Guardian - AU

Grounding of Taipan helicopters ‘can be dealt with’, Marles says; Morrison accuses Labor of ‘political lynching’ over robodebt – as it happened

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There’s Labor dissent over Aukus but it’s unlikely to spill into a rebellion at the ALP national conference

Concerns in some quarters of the party base and congressional jitters will require deft political management but are unlikely to sink the deal

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Labor puts housing bill back on agenda; Victoria bans gas connections to homes; and Australians cut spending

Coalition accuses PM of ‘threatening’ a double dissolution to pass bill, while Greens urge government to negotiate in ‘good faith’

The Guardian - AU

Paul Keating’s criticism of Penny Wong labelled a ‘disgrace’ by Labor minister

Pat Conroy says former prime minister wrong on Australia’s strategic environment and military solutions

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