Australia news live updates: ADF airlifts food to Western Australia areas hit by floods; police search for missing surfer
Australian Defence Force planes now able to use the airstrip at Fitzroy Crossing as weather has improvedGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast“Bonza the bogan airline” sounds like a crap children’s book, but it’s an interesting story about another moving part in Au
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Anthony Albanese ‘confident’ about Aukus deal despite US submarine scepticism
Defence minister Richard Marles says Australia will need to make its own industrial contribution for the US and UK dealFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAustralia is on track to announce plans to buy new
...more...Anthony Albanese 'confident' in AUKUS deal despite concerns in the US
The federal government is adamant working with the US and UK to build nuclear submarines will benefit all involved, despite revelations US senators have expressed concern.
...more...PM Anthony Albanese affirms positive relationship with Biden administration
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has stated that he is remaining "very positive" and that he believes the deal is "in the best interest of the United States and United Kingdom".
...more...Stalemate continues in the US House of Representatives
Republican Kevin McCarthy says he is now confident he has the numbers to become speaker of the US House of Representatives.
...more...Australia is doing business with 'some of the worst human rights abusers on the planet' in weapons exports
The Defence Department grants dozens of permits for weapons exports to nations accused of gross human rights violations and war crimes.
...more...Australian governments have kept much of their COVID research secret. Why?
COVID heralded a great era of cooperation, with researchers collaborating across institutions and borders. That work couldn't have been done if all the research was being locked up by governments — but in Australia, they're doing just that, writes Casey Briggs.
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Reasons for pre-flight tests on China are now clear but home Covid strategies remain murky | Paul Karp
While the break from ‘following medical advice’ was a surprise, the political fallout for the government is likely to be limitedSign up for a weekly email featuring our best readsWhen is imposing a pre-flight Covid test requirement on travellers from China against medical advice not a breach of a co
...more...Vladimir Putin's ceasefire in Ukraine begins, Russia accuses Ukraine of shelling military positions
The Russian-declared truce in the nearly 11-month war is due to continue until midnight on Saturday, Moscow time, as Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses the Kremlin of planning the pause "to continue the war with renewed vigour".
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NSW Health warns of rise in invasive bacterial infections – as it happened
Warning as cases of meningococcal disease and invasive group A streptococcus rise. This blog is now closedGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAlbanese government and Business Council agree to disability employment pilotThe Albanese government has announced it has
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