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Don't make same mistakes on China: Dutton

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says mistakes made with Russia should not be repeated with China in the wake of escalating tensions.

AAP

Chinese envoy tells Australia to show 'caution' over Taiwan

A Chinese envoy says Australia’s recent change of government is a chance to “reset” its troubled relationship with China, but the new administration must “handle the Taiwan question with caution.”

The Independent UK

Chinese ambassador to Australia says Beijing will use ‘all necessary means’ for Taiwan ‘unification’

Xiao Qian says reset of China-Australia relationship is possible and suggests Washington had turned Canberra against Beijing

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Australia assured no Solomons power grab

Pacific Minister Pat Conroy met with the Solomon Islands prime minister to discuss the island nation’s democratic process and recent security deal with China.

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China's constant criticism amid Taiwan tensions cannot be avoided, acting PM says

As China lashes out against international condemnation of its military drills in the Taiwan Strait, the Defence Minister says a "more respectful" tone from Australia may do little to prevent relations deteriorating again.

ABC News

Australia calls for ‘return to calm’ amid Taiwan drills as Beijing demands Canberra ‘respect China’s core interests’

Defence minister Richard Marles says a halt to live-fire drills is ‘what everyone in the world wants’

The Guardian - AU

Voice to parliament is the ‘focus’: Marles

Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles says a voice to parliament is the focus of the government, as the Greens call for treaty and a truth telling commission.

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Greens to seek treaty alongside voice

Negotiations between the Greens and the government on an Indigenous Voice to parliament are set to begin, with the minor party calling for a treaty.

AAP

Singer Judith Durham dies; Penny Wong calls for restraint on China’s exercises; 89 Covid deaths – as it happened

Independent review recommends home buybacks for NSW flood victims. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU

Marles looks to South Korean defence ties

As Australia launches a defence strategic review, the deputy prime minister has met with South Korea’s defence minister in Canberra.

Crikey

Midwinter ball back - in spring - with a chance to win a tennis match with the PM

Fancy a game of tennis with Anthony Albanese? Dinner with Penny Wong? Both experiences will be up for auction at this year's Midwinter Ball

The Canberra Times

‘Worst’ security threats prompts review

The federal government has announced a strategic review of Australia’s military structure and posture, the first in 10 years, alongside talks on new submarines.

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Government launches defence force review

The federal government has announced a strategic review of Australia's military structure and posture, the first in 10 years, alongside talks on new submarines.

AAP

Australia's military structure, preparedness and investments to be reviewed for first time in a decade

Former defence minister Stephen Smith will join retired Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston in conducting the first review of Defence Force structure in a decade.

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The Guardian - AU

China’s targeting of Australian military planes ‘aggressive and irresponsible’, US says

Defense department’s Ely Ratner says such incidents represent ‘one of the most significant threats to peace and stability in the region’

The Canberra Times

COVID numbers dip in ACT as aged care crisis deepens

The ACT recorded 790 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until 8pm Sunday.

ABC News

COVID-19 outbreaks force 'desperate' extension of defence force support in aged care

With more than a thousand Australian aged care facilities facing COVID-19 outbreaks, the federal government has extended support from defence force personnel to September.

The Guardian - AU

Keating says Pelosi’s reported Taiwan trip could lead to ‘military hostilities’ – as it happened

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Branch stacking, national security, and the client state: the real story behind the IBAC report into Victorian Labor

Adem Somyurek had powerful supporters. His megalomania made them enemies. Whoever wanted him gone wanted a lot more as well.

Crikey

No backflip in China defrost: minister

Trade Minister Don Farrell remains hopeful of improving Australia’s relations with China despite recent hurdles.

The Guardian - AU

Australia almost no chance to buy any submarine from current US building program, experts say

Latest report to US Congress reveals the superpower will struggle to meet its own submarine-building targets for decades

The Guardian - AU

‘Abusing China’s restraint’: Beijing accuses Australia of provocation at sea

Global Times quotes comments by foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin on military encounters in the South China Sea

Crikey

MH17 victims remembered eight years on

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says Australia remains steadfast in its commitment to seek truth, justice and accountability over the downing of MH17.

Crikey

Subs timeline should be condensed: Dutton

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has urged the government to shorten the timeline to acquire nuclear submarines as part of the AUKUS alliance.

Crikey

AUKUS subs decision set for early 2023

An announcement on which type of nuclear submarine Australia will acquire will be made in the first quarter of 2023, the defence minister says.

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