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An Australian Defence amphibious force is taking shape, capable of landing troops and tanks on coasts and islands across the region. The Australian Army now has a new amphibious group based in Brisbane to oversee the deployment of ships and […]
A $137 million deal to build German warheads for new Australian-made missile systems is in Canberra’s sights amid a move to strengthen defence industry ties with Germany. It comes after new armoured cars built by German manufacturer Rheinmetall began rolling
The fuel excise tax will be cut in half for three months to deliver price relief at the bowser as war in the Middle East rages on. National Cabinet agreed to reduce the fuel excise on petrol by 26.3 cents
AN NFL regular season game will be played mid-morning on a Friday at the MCG about two weeks before the AFL grand final. The Los Angeles Rams will take on ‘neighbours’ San Francisco 49ers at the Melbourne Cricket Game on
Australia is being tested, and exposed, by global conflicts sparked in no small part by Donald Trump’s second US presidency. That was the sentiment expressed at a sovereignty and security forum in Canberra today, hosted by UNSW Professor of War Studies
Truckies will now find it easier to manage fuel and other costs after contract wait times were removed amid price shocks caused by the Middle East war. Canberra is changing the Fair Work Act to allow trucking operators to file emergency
The consumer watchdog is keeping a close eye on airlines as war in the Middle East continues to affect fuel supplies and fares. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says global events mean they are keeping a close eye
Europe and Australia have finally signed a free trade deal after eight years and a defence one as well. The trade deal was signed today (Tuesday) in Canberra by European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister
Veteran prop James Slipper celebrated his milestone in style when the ACT Brumbies defeated the Waikato-based Chiefs 33-24 on Friday. He became the most capped Super Rugby player of all time by playing in his 203rd game in Canberra as
A ‘dig-and ship’ approach to mining and lack of domestic manufacturing has left Australia far too exposed to China, a new report warns. The report from independent think-tank Climate Energy Finance (CEF) examines China’s move to dominate key minerals markets
