The Latest Breaking News from Richard Marles

China accuses Australia of ‘deliberately hyping’ live-fire drills that led to planes changing course mid-flight

China says Australia made ‘unreasonable accusations’ and deliberately hyped the situation after naval drills

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2025

Australia Says China Has Not Explained Naval Live-fire Warning

Australia said Saturday it has not received a satisfactory explanation from Beijing after Chinese warships off its east coast broadcast a "disconcerting" live-fire warning that forced commercial flights to change course.

International Business Times · Feb 22, 2025

Australia Says No Live Firing Seen Or Heard From Chinese Ships

Australia says it detected no live firing from Chinese naval ships off its east coast, despite the vessels broadcasting a warning that forced commercial flights to detour.

International Business Times · Feb 21, 2025

Chinese Military Ships Spotted Near Australia's Coast

Australia and New Zealand monitor Chinese military ships near their coasts. Unsafe interaction between Chinese and Australian aircraft in the South China Sea.

Top News · Feb 20, 2025

A defence treaty with PNG might seem like a ‘win’ for Australia. But there are 4 crucial questions to answer

Today, Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles began negotiations with his Papua New Guinean counterpart, Billy Joseph, on a defence treaty. This builds on the bilateral security agreement signed between the countries in 2023.

The Conversation · Feb 20, 2025

Australia, New Zealand monitor ‘unusual’ movement of three Chinese warships

Three Chinese navy ships have charted a course along Australia’s eastern coast in a move described as ‘unusual’.

Al Jazeera · Feb 20, 2025

Australia watching 'every move' China takes off coast

Australia is being urged to invest in its own maritime capability after the Chinese military was caught sailing hundreds of kilometres off the nation's coast.

AAP · Feb 20, 2025

The Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring 3 Chinese warships off Australia

The Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring three Chinese warships that are moving unusually far south along Australia’s east coast on an unknown mission

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2025

Australia will ‘watch every move’ of Chinese warships detected off east coast

Ships’ presence off east coast follows incident in South China Sea in which a Chinese fighter jet released flares in front of Australian military plane

The Guardian - AU · Feb 19, 2025

Australia supports Ukraine as Trump trash talks leader

Australia's leaders have slammed Russia and urged the international community not to give "an inch" after Donald Trump attacked the Ukrainian president.

AAP · Feb 19, 2025