Richard Marles

Trump heads to Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping as Iran war tensions escalate.

Australia and Japan elevated their 50-year partnership from economic interdependence to comprehensive strategic alignment, including Japan's major defence export of upgraded Mogami-class frigates to Australia, reflecting shared concerns over regional stability amid China's military expansion.

A special forces soldier died in a NSW training accident on Monday evening.

One Nation influences Australia's federal budget amid economic anxieties and housing market issues.

An Australian soldier died during a parachute training course at Jervis Bay Airfield on Monday.

Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi overturned 80 years of pacifist policy, authorizing lethal weapons exports including missiles and jets, while tripling defense spending to 2% of GDP, strengthening regional alliances against China's aggression in the strategically critical Indo-Pacific.

Australians may lose a $22 billion tax break in 10 days due to upcoming federal budget changes.

Australia relies heavily on the US for security in the Asia-Pacific region.

Australia's coalition calls for considering a fleet of long-range bombers amid AUKUS submarine pact risks.

Australia's Bushmaster vehicle, an armoured troop carrier, is used by nine defence forces worldwide.

Gina Rinehart calls for screening immigrants' social media in a speech at an Anzac memorial service.

Australian IS brides and children secure flights home from Damascus, awaiting departure.

Booing at Anzac Day Welcome to Country ceremonies sparks widespread condemnation in Australia.

Health Minister Mark Butler emerges as a potential candidate to replace Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Princess Royal attends London's Anzac Day dawn service, laying a wreath at Wellington Arch.

Defence Minister Richard Marles remembers his World War I veteran grandfather.

Four Australian women and nine children left a Syrian detention camp, traveling to Damascus, potentially returning home.

Trump heads to Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping as Gulf tensions escalate amid the Iran war.

President Trump prioritizes halting Iran's nuclear program over American economic concerns while negotiating an end to the Iran war, as tensions escalate with 380 Lebanese deaths and international naval deployments securing Middle Eastern shipping routes.

Australia's Aukus submarine agency received $431 million in additional funding over four years, expanding its budget to $2.13 billion by 2028-29, while the government seeks a nuclear waste disposal site despite three decades of unsuccessful attempts.

Australia deepens alignment with the US, despite doubts about AUKUS and potential US-China conflict.

Albanese secretly plotted a budget bombshell with key ministers weeks ago.

Japan and Australia deepened strategic ties through defence agreements-including Australia's purchase of Japanese frigates with local production-and secured critical mineral supply chains, recognizing mutual dependence amid shifting US geopolitical roles.

Japan and Australia signed a A$20 billion defense agreement to supply 11 next-generation frigates, marking Japan's emergence as a major defense exporter and deepening a quasi-strategic alliance aimed at countering China's Indo-Pacific assertiveness.

King Charles endorsed the $368 billion AUKUS submarine pact as history's most ambitious during his address to US Congress, while reassuring allies of its viability amid parliamentary concerns about political leadership and implementation risks.

Australia's coalition calls for considering a fleet of long-range bombers amid AUKUS submarine pact risks.

Australia signed a A$20 billion deal with Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to acquire eleven advanced Mogami-class frigates, modernizing its navy fleet with faster acquisition and generation-leap technology capabilities.

Thirteen Australians, including four women and nine children, with alleged ISIS ties, have secured flights from Syria to Australia.

Australia's Anzac Day services were marred by booing, prompting condemnation from leaders.

Politicians and leaders condemn booing at Anzac Day services across Australia.

Australian women and children left a Syrian camp, hoping to return home after being issued passports by the federal government.

Booing marred Melbourne's Anzac Day dawn service, disrupting the Welcome to Country ceremony.

Defence Minister Richard Marles remembers his World War I veteran grandfather who fought in the Battle of Pozières.

Japan and Australia signed a $7 billion warship deal, fueling concerns of bloc confrontation in the Asia-Pacific region.

Australia will deploy its E-7A Wedgetail spy aircraft to the Middle East to support international efforts maintaining maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing regional conflict and reduced oil shipments.

The Pentagon reported US spending on the Iran war reached $29 billion as of May 2026, while international coalitions mobilized to secure Middle Eastern shipping routes and diplomatic efforts, including Trump's China summit discussions, continued amid ongoing tensions.

An Australian soldier was killed in a mid-air parachute collision during a training exercise at Jervis Bay Airfield.

An Australian special forces soldier died in a midair collision during parachute training.

Australian children with IS links will receive taxpayer-funded support for reintegration into society.

Japan secured a A$20 billion deal to supply 11 advanced frigates to Australia, marking Tokyo's emergence as a major defense exporter and strengthening regional security cooperation against China's Indo-Pacific assertiveness.

Far-right groups in Australia target Indigenous acknowledgments at public events.

Australia signed a multi-billion-dollar agreement with Japan for eleven upgraded Mogami-class frigates, marking a strategic shift toward Tokyo's expanded defense exports across Asia amid geopolitical tensions and evolving regional security dynamics.

Australia's coalition calls for considering a fleet of long-range bombers amid AUKUS submarine pact risks.

Australia's Bushmaster vehicle, an armoured troop carrier, is used in eight countries and will receive a $750-million upgrade.

Albanese government announces $1.2bn defence spend on Australian-made vehicles.

Angus Taylor condemns Anzac Day booing of Welcome to Country addresses as "un-Australian".

The United States and Australia signed a critical minerals agreement to secure rare earth supplies, countering China's dominant market control and reducing Western dependency on Beijing's restricted exports.

Australians gather for Anzac Day Dawn Services to honour veterans amidst some disruptions.

Defence Minister Richard Marles remembers his World War I veteran grandfather.

Booing marred Anzac Day services in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth, targeting Indigenous speakers.