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Time critical: Williamtown base gets $110m for F-35 fleet expansion

Planning documents convey a sense of urgency, saying the project is "time-critical" and would "directly contribute to the defence of Australia".

Newcastle Herald

The bulk-billing urgent care clinics now open in Hunter-Central Coast area

Clinics aimed at making it easier for people to see a doctor.

Newcastle Herald

How much did your MP spend in just three months?

The region's federal politicians were among the parliament's top 50 spenders over a three-month period.

Newcastle Herald

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US Congress passes bill allowing sale of Aukus nuclear submarines to Australia

Legislation covering a wide range of military issues clears the way for Virginia class vessels to bolster Pacific defence

The Guardian - AU

Australia confident subs deal would survive under Trump

A nuclear submarine deal with America and the United Kingdom is critical to Australia's national interests, the defence industry minister says.

AAP

Army landing craft to be constructed by WA shipbuilder

New army landing craft and two navy patrol boats will be built by a Western Australian shipbuilder, as a major review called for the military to be reoriented.

AAP

Fiji PM welcomes visa green light, Bushmaster pledge

Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has attended a demonstration of Bushmaster vehicles that will be supplied to the Pacific nation under a renewed partnership.

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Bulk-billing Medicare clinics to open

'Healthcare is their number one concern.'

Newcastle Herald

Air and sea boost in government's defence sights

The federal government is seeking to bolster the workforce ahead of acquiring nuclear-powered submarines, while also improving air surveillance.

AAP

Australia to upgrade maritime surveillance fleet in $965m deal

Government to acquire new Triton drone and improve fleet of 14 Poseidon aircraft amid renewed focus on northern bases.

Al Jazeera

Sixty new defence industry jobs at Williamtown

The project puts the Hunter at the heart of Australia's defence industry.

Newcastle Herald

Australia tells big development banks to ‘lift their game’ in the Pacific

There are concerns the World Bank and ADB are giving contracts to low-price bidders who then demand more when budgets blow out

The Guardian - AU

University celebrates its 'real world impact' on Pacific Island communities

'It's collaboration for meaningful impact.'

Newcastle Herald

Child detention changes described as state’s ‘darkest hours’ – as it happened

Government’s steadfast defence of new laws continues to draw harsh criticism from the opposition

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What the Hunter's role is in building a 'more secure Australia'

The Hunter Defence Conference heard why the region was so important.

The Conversation

View from The Hill: Labor conference gives Albanese a firm ‘yes’ on AUKUS

Predictably, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese got his way on AUKUS at Labor’s national conference on Friday.

The Guardian - AU

Labor thrashes out Aukus position at party conference amid dissent from MP and unions

Heckling, outrage and claims of ‘appeasement’ as stage-managed debate at ALP event gives way to genuine disagreement

The Guardian - AU

ALP national conference day 2 – as it happened

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Richard Marles moves to head off Labor conference fight over Aukus submarines

Deputy PM will offer reassurances on nuclear non-proliferation and waste amid grassroots dissent over the program

Newcastle Herald

Hunter 'home' to new multibillion-dollar missile defence system

Williamtown will be at the 'heart' of Australia's defence against missiles.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter playing increasing role in Australia's high-tech defence future

The economic opportunities for the Hunter are unfolding rapidly.

Newcastle Herald

F-35 contractor invites Hunter workers to reach for the sky

'If you work at the local panel-beater, then come and have a chat to us.'

Newcastle Herald

New $100m F-35 maintenance centre for Williamtown

The F-35's paint is a state-of-the-art element of its radar-evading "stealth" technology.

The Conversation

Australia's new development aid policy provides clear vision and strategic sense

Why does Australia provide development assistance to other countries? Is it charity or geostrategic self-interest?

Newcastle Herald

Bring the barrels back: push to pipe sand from Swansea dredge

Surfers are desperate to bring barrels back to Blacksmiths Beach.

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