Aukus pact will turn Australia into ‘51st state’ of the US, Paul Keating says
Former prime minister argues Australia has made itself a target by aligning with American ‘aggression’ towards China Follow our Australia news live blog for latest...
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Australia politics live: Julian Assange expected to plead guilty in espionage case in deal that may end imprisonment and allow return to Australia
US prosecutors filed criminal paperwork against Assange that is typically a preliminary step before a plea deal. Follow today’s news headlines live ‘It’s just a...
Australia politics live: emergency services chief stresses need to prepare for high-risk weather; ANU protesters move camp
Brendan Noon says emergency crews are preparing for warmer than normal winter forecast with a La Niña watch. Follow the day’s news live Get our...
Nationals accuse Labor of ‘hypocrisy’ over response to scathing APVMA report – as it happened
This blog is now closed ‘Serious and systemic issues’: CEO and board chair resign amid scathing review of pesticides regulator Get our morning and afternoon...
Australia news live updates: RBA hits pause on interest rates but homeowners warned to ‘buckle up’ for further hikes
Central bank leaves official cash rate unchanged at 4.1%. Follow live RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank of Australia leaves official cash rate steady at 4.1%...
Australian intelligence agency advised departmental discretion on using Chinese equipment 14 months ago
Government’s new commitment to remove devices made by Hikvision and Dahua from buildings sweeps 2021 advice aside Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free...
Australia’s foreign minister denounces China’s ‘secret’ security deal with Solomon Islands
Marise Payne says other members of the ‘Pacific family’ share concerns but she rejects claims her government ‘dropped the ball’ in the region Get our...
Caroline Kennedy praises Australia’s bipartisan foreign policy despite PM’s claims on Labor and China
Nominee as US ambassador says there’s a lot more to the Aukus deal than just submarines as she faces US Senate foreign relations committee hearing...
It may be too late to stop China-Solomon Islands treaty, former Australian intelligence chief says
Coalition urged to refrain from megaphone diplomacy as it tries to persuade Honiara to change course Follow our live blog for the latest updates Get...
