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Morning mail: Putin meets Xi, asylum seeker handcuffs ‘torture’, nuclear sub timeline

Friday: Chinese and Russian leaders meet for first time since invasion of Ukraine. Plus: the seven female stereotypes in advertising

The Guardian - AU

Michael Pascoe: US is ramping up its war on China

Another week and more shots fired in the US-China war, this time America the aggressor while Australia mutely remains in step.

The New Daily

Australia looks to plug nuclear subs gap

One year since Australia signed a landmark nuclear submarine deal with the United States and the United Kingdom, the plans are taking shape.

AAP

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France could build submarines for Australia, after all

A year after the announcement of the Aukus alliance between Australia, the UK, and the United States, Canberra is still far from getting a new fleet of submarines powered by US nuclear technology. France, which lost a major contract to provide submarines, is reportedly ready to step in and fill…

Radio France Internationale

Government insists nuclear submarine program 'taking shape' one year into controversial AUKUS partnership

An ambitious plan from AUKUS partners could see Australia's future nuclear submarine also operated by the US and the UK, but the government has so far refused to be drawn on any cost estimates for the massive project.

ABC News

A year on from Aukus, doubts grow about its future as China muscles up

While some progress has been made, analysts fear China is leaping ahead in capabilities and the defence department doesn’t sense the urgency

The Guardian - AU

Deputy PM praises 'inspirational' Ukraine

Richard Marles has heaped praise on the "inspirational" spirit of the Ukrainian people but issued a warning about the ongoing conflict in the European nation.

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Peter Malinauskas defends decision to leave parliament to attend Midwinter Ball with Richard Marles in Canberra

Peter Malinauskas attended the Midwinter Ball as a guest of Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles while South Australian MPs debated government legislation in parliament.

ABC News

Penny Wong's diplomacy efforts in the Pacific begin to bear fruit with PNG security pact

Papua New Guinea (PNG) has announced it wants to establish a security agreement with Australia, welcome news for analysts wary of rising Chinese influence.

The Conversation

Tennis or pool with the PM, anyone?

The Midwinter Ball is approaching and a who's who of Canberra's Parliament House are offering themselves up to auction as they hope to raise money for charity.

AAP

Australia, France deepen defense ties after breakdown

Australia and France are drawing up plans to strengthen their defense cooperation as the two countries try to heal wounds from last year's diplomatic breakdown over a secret submarine contract that infuriated France

The Independent UK

UK subs open to Australian naval officers

Defence Minister Richard Marles says Australian navy personnel will be allowed to train aboard the United Kingdom's submarines as part of the AUKUS pact.

AAP

Australian submariners to train onboard British nuclear-powered submarines under AUKUS deal

Under the AUKUS deal, Royal Australian Navy sailors will join their British counterparts on the Astute-class submarines after completing specialised nuclear training courses.

ABC News

Australians to train on British nuclear submarines for the first time

Australian naval officers will be allowed to train inside British submarines for the first time as they prepare for the arrival of nuclear-powered submarines as part of a new security partnership with Britain and the United States.

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The Guardian - AU

Albanese outlines ‘fair wage future’, appeals for collaboration ahead of jobs summit

Migration, skills and workplace relations reforms on the agenda for two-day meeting, labelled by Peter Dutton as a ‘union summit’

The Independent UK

Solomon Islands asks navies not to send ships pending review

The Solomon Islands' government has asked countries to not send naval vessels to the South Pacific nation until approval processes are overhauled

Reuters

Papua New Guinea wants security treaty with Australia - defence minister Marles

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Wednesday Papua New Guinea had proposed a security treaty between both countries amid increasing tensions in the Pacific islands after China struck a security pact with neighbouring Solomon Islands.

The Guardian - AU

New data reveals emissions increased after lockdowns – as it happened

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Bring defence innovation to Aust: adviser

Australia should focus on boosting innovation onshore rather than importing defence blueprints to ease military acquisition costs, a former adviser says.

The Canberra Times

All the auction items for the press gallery's Midwinter Ball are now up for grabs

The experiences up for grabs include a game of tennis or pool at The Lodge with Anthony Albanese.

Reuters

Australian defence minister to visit France, Germany, Britain to boost ties

Australia's defence minister on Sunday said he aims to deepen defence ties with France, Germany and Britain during visits to the European partners this week, saying war in Ukraine has increased the importance of cooperation with likeminded nations.

AAP

Marles to tour British submarine yards

Defence Minister Richard Marles is preparing for a four-day stint in Europe where he'll meet with his British, German and French counterparts.

The Conversation

Is Australia in danger of becoming the US's 'deputy sheriff' in the South China Sea?

Recent comments by Defence Minister Richard Marles about Australia, China and the international law of the sea raise the spectre of Australia acting as an Indo-Pacific “deputy sheriff” for the United States, enforcing the rules-based international order.

The Guardian - AU

China increases warship capability with production of guided-missile destroyers, experts say

Prof John Blaxland says China’s navy expansion is ‘in stark contrast’ to trajectories of other countries including Australia

The Guardian - AU

NSW nurse and rail unions announce more industrial action – as it happened

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