New census allows Australians to disclose sexual orientation, gender identity
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australians for the first time can reveal their sexual orientation and whether they identify…
AUKUS unveils undersea drone project to deepen defense partnership – POLITICO
AUKUS is a trilateral security partnership established in 2021 by Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States.…
China’s low-key presence at Asia defence forum a lost opportunity, Australia says
By Raju Gopalakrishnan SINGAPORE, May 29 (Reuters) – China’s decision to send only academics to Asia’s biggest defence…
Australian families leave Syria camp linked to Islamic State militants
ROJ CAMP, Syria (AP) — Four Australian families on Friday left a camp in Syria that houses people…
Japan seals largest-ever defense contract with frigate sale to Australia
In a major breakthrough for Japan’s defense industry, Tokyo on Saturday reached a landmark agreement with Canberra to…
Australia names Coyle first woman to lead army
A woman will command Australia’s army for the first time since its founding 125 years ago, Defence Minister…
Is AUKUS the biggest cover-up in Australian history?
The government’s attempt to portray the US review of AUKUS as a ringing endorsement of the deal has…
Japan and Australia urge calm after Chinese radar locks onto Japanese jets
Japan and Australia have urged calm after Chinese military aircraft locked radar onto Japanese fighter jets, a month…
Japan protests after China military jet locks radar on Japanese aircraft
TOKYO (AP) — Japan and Australia urged calm on Sunday after Chinese military aircraft locked radar on Japanese…
Papua New Guinea calls for ‘buffer zone’ with Indonesia amid concerns over West Papua conflict
Australia, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia have started annual defence ministers meetings to build trust and boost military…
Labor pledged to ban nuclear weapons in opposition. In government it got a reality check
Anthony Albanese said the stakes could not be higher. Banning nuclear weapons, he told delegates at the 2018…
Australia to form part of Pacific ‘taskforce’ set to stir regional controversy
South Pacific defence ministers want to transform a military disaster response group into a taskforce that could also…