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US admiral lashes 'concerning' Solomon Islands security pact with China

A top American admiral criticises a potential security pact between China and Solomon Islands, describing it as a "secret" arrangement that worries the US and its partners.

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Australia labels Russian President Vladimir Putin a ‘war criminal’, pledging support to international investigation in Ukraine

Australia will support any war crimes investigation into Russian President Vladimir Putin after the brutal discovery of hundreds of dead civilians on the outskirts of Kyiv.

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Reserve bank holds interest rates at record low; 38 Covid deaths reported – as it happened

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Aust defence missiles package fast-tracked

Defence Minister Peter Dutton has announced new missiles with a 900 kilometre strike range will arrive years ahead of schedule to arm the RAAF and navy.

AAP

Hunter engineering firm Varley Group earns new $41 million Defence contract

The federal government has awarded a $41 million contract to Tomago engineering firm Varley Group to upgrade the Australian Defence Force's deployable infrastructure.

Newcastle Herald

Australia anxious to show it didn’t ‘drop the ball’ on Pacific after China and Solomon Islands deal

Canberra must walk a delicate line when responding to challenges presented by Beijing and Solomons’ security agreement

The Guardian - AU

Poll: Voters want Josh Frydenberg to replace Scott Morrison as Coalition leader

With Australia just days away from a federal election campaign, new polling suggests Scott Morrison is losing support as the preferred Coalition leader.

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Solomon Islands says won't allow Chinese military base

SYDNEY: Amid a regional backlash, the Solomon Islands said on Friday it would not allow a Chinese military base in the Pacific islands nation despite its plans to sign a security pact with Beijing.

Bangkok Post

Solomon Islands won't allow Chinese military base, says PM's office

Amid a regional backlash, the Solomon Islands said it would not allow a Chinese military base in the Pacific islands nation despite its plans to sign a security pact with Beijing.

Reuters

Scott Morrison says Australia will send Bushmasters to Ukraine and fill Volodymyr Zelenskyy's request

The Prime Minister says Australia will fly a number of the armoured vehicles to Ukraine, after a public plea from the nation's wartime President.

ABC News

Government defends China pact intelligence

Morrison government ministers and officials have given conflicting views on how prepared they were for a concerning deal between China and the Solomon Islands.

AAP

Jacqui Lambie unloads on Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Q+A over Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells and the federal budget

On Q+A, independent senator Jacqui Lambie suggests outgoing Liberal senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells has been unfairly ousted due to her sex, and backs the claims Senator Fierravanti-Wells made about the Prime Minister's alleged poor character.

ABC News

Australian general says Chinese military presence in Solomon Islands would force ADF rethink

One of the Australian Defence Force's most senior officers has warned if China manages to station warships in Solomon Islands it would force a change to Defence operations. It comes as the Defence Minister says the government will have "more to say" about a potential new port in Darwin.

ABC News

China concern prompts new Darwin port talk

Defence Minister Peter Dutton says the government will have more to announce on a new Darwin port after concerns over a Chinese lease on the current facility.

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Budget 2022: $9.9 billion towards cyber security aims to make Australia a key 'offensive' cyber player

In the 2022 federal budget, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg launched a range of vote-winning initiatives – one of which included a breathtaking A$9.9 billion for cyber security over ten years.

ABC News

Christian Porter uses final speech to hit out at 'angry mob' and warn of China 'peril'

Once touted as a future prime minister, Christian Porter bows out of politics with a speech to parliament warning of the dangers of mob rule and the rise of China.

AAP

Cyber and intelligence get $10b boost

Australia's chief cyber intelligence agency will almost double in size with an additional 1900 new jobs as the country seeks to boost its capabilities.

The Guardian - AU

Christian Porter thanks Peter Dutton and Peter van Onselen in farewell speech to parliament

Retiring MP pays tribute to ‘love and friendship’ that sustained him following rape allegation while attacking those who joined a mob or ‘slinked away’

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Dutton's Qld flood appeal raises questions

Questions have been raised about a group chosen by Defence Minister Peter Dutton as the beneficiary of almost $28,000 he raised for flood victims.

ABC News

Almost $9 billion cybersecurity and intelligence package to be unveiled in federal budget

An almost $9 billion package to bolster Australia's cybersecurity and intelligence capabilities will be unveiled in tonight's federal budget, as concerns grow over threats from potential adversaries across the globe.

The Guardian - AU

Australia fast-tracked visas for Afghan army officers after warning of negative publicity, documents show

Briefing to Peter Dutton five days after fall of Kabul reveals department’s concern over Afghan officers who had studied in Australia

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The Ferguson Report: Dutton has a bad case of Ghost Bats in the belfry

The Ghost Bat will be flown by nobody and is impossible to detect. It makes a perfect partner for our nuclear submarines – non-existent and undetectable.

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Australia alarm over China security deal with Solomon Islands

Leaked document indicates pact would allow China to deploy police and troops to Pacific island nation.

Reuters

Australian defence minister says China base in Solomons would be concerning

Australia's defence minister said on Friday any move to establish a Chinese military base in neighbouring Solomon Islands would be concerning, after a draft security document between Beijing and Honiara was leaked online.

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Grattan on Friday: what comes after this grinding election campaign passes?

Political observers hang out for when the prime minister will announce the election date, marking the start of the “campaign”.

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