Nuclear subs deal afloat as news surfaces of US backing Australia is awash with confidence a multibillion-dollar security and submarine deal with the UK and US will be spared from cuts by Donald Trump. AAP · Sep 29, 2025
Point scoring and laughs at AFL grand final breakfast Political leaders have traded blows for laughs at the North Melbourne Grand Final Breakfast, with the opposition leader even taking aim at her own side. AAP · Sep 27, 2025
Right royal welcome for PM Albanese on British visit Australia's prime minister has continued to talk up the future of the AUKUS submarine pact, before meeting with King Charles in Scotland. AAP · Sep 26, 2025
PM greeted by Trump at exclusive leaders' reception Anthony Albanese has met Donald Trump at the president's welcome reception for world leaders in New York after the pair locked in a formal sit-down for October. AAP · Sep 23, 2025
Australia, Papua New Guinea To Sign 'Historic' Defence Deal A defence deal to be signed this week could see Papua New Guineans serve in the Australian military, Canberra said on Monday, the pact seen as an attempt to counter Beijing's rising Pacific influence. International Business Times · Sep 15, 2025
'Does your head in': why the PM's office is closing Anthony Albanese will be moving to a different site for his electorate office in Sydney after the lease was brought to an end after almost 30 years. AAP · Sep 15, 2025
Australia and Papua New Guinea to sign defense pact as China's influence grows Australia and Papua New Guinea are set to integrate their defense forces under a new security pact, aiming to curb China's security influence in the region The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
PM coy on prospect of Trump meeting – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Sep 14, 2025
Australia and PNG prepare to sign landmark defence deal Australia and Papua New Guinea will sign a major security deal that will allow citizens of the Pacific nation to serve in Australia's military. AAP · Sep 14, 2025
Australia To Spend US$8 Bn On Nuclear Sub Shipyard Facility Australia will spend an initial Aus$12 billion (US$8 billion) to upgrade shipyard facilities for a future fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, the government said Sunday. International Business Times · Sep 14, 2025
Sussan Ley announces shadow ministry reshuffle after Nampijinpa Price demotion – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2025
Billion-dollar coffins? New technology could make oceans transparent and Aukus submarines vulnerable Quantum sensing, satellite tracking and AI are part of an accelerating arms race in detection that should prompt a re-evaluation of Australia’s defence strategy The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2025
'Always pulled our weight': PM defends defence spending Australia is spruiking its defence budget and a planned facility to support nuclear submarines deal as a major security pact remains under US review. AAP · Sep 13, 2025
Government makes $12bn downpayment on WA shipyard to help prepare it for Aukus submarine era Henderson defence precinct to be used to build surface vessels and maintain submarines The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2025
AAP · Sep 12, 2025 Trump calls Albanese 'a good man' after latest call Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has now had four "really warm" conversations with Donald Trump as the US president praised him for being a "good man".
AAP · Sep 10, 2025 Murdered influencer is a 'martyr': Aussie conservatives The Australian chapter of Charlie Kirk's conservative organisation says the right-wing activist's assassination in the US will strengthen his legacy.
Al Jazeera · Sep 10, 2025 Australia to spend $1.1bn on underwater ‘Ghost Shark’ attack drones Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles says large underwater attack drones have ‘very long range’ of operations.
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025 Australia to spend $1.1 billion on stealthy, long-range underwater attack drones Australia plans to spend $1.1 billion on building dozens of locally developed underwater attack drones
AAP · Sep 10, 2025 Ghost Shark submarine drones to bolster Australian navy Dozens of submarine drones called Ghost Sharks will join the navy's arsenal as it works to project long-range firepower further from Australia's shores.
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025 Australia's defense minister visits a frigate in Japan as the countries boost defense ties Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles has toured a Japanese navy frigate of the same Japan-made model that Australia has chosen for its new fleet, as the two countries step up military ties to deter China’s growing influence
The Conversation · Aug 29, 2025 View from The Hill: Albanese edging closer to landing Trump September meeting Anthony Albanese appears to be edging closer to landing the long-sought meeting with President Donald Trump when the prime minister is in the United States in September.
AAP · Aug 28, 2025 Defence minister slams 'conspiracy' over US meeting Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has dismissed claims a high-profile meeting with the US Defence Secretary never took place as a conspiracy.
AAP · Aug 27, 2025 Australian minister comes face-to-face with JD Vance The defence minister has held talks with US Vice President JD Vance and his US counterpart Pete Hegseth, as questions remain over the AUKUS partnership.
The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2025 Australian and Philippine defense chiefs to talk as disputes simmer over the South China Sea Australia’s defense minister and his Philippine counterpart are to meet in Manila for talks that will spotlight their concern over Beijing’s actions in the South China Sea
AAP · Aug 20, 2025 Aussie anxiety fuelling AUKUS submarine social licence A national mood of anxiety over global volatility has helped build public trust in the community for the controversial and costly AUKUS defence project.