Canberra's journey to 100% renewables
Australia is a fossil fuel giant, yet its capital is a global clean energy pioneer. As coal and gas investment was banished in favour of wind and solar, cheaper electricity bills followed.
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Australia’s China Diplomacy: Is It Ready for a World Without US Certainty?
President Trump’s emerging foreign policy ideology is forcing US allies, including Australia, to reassess their strategic positions. As American leadership becomes increasingly transactional, Canberra must navigate a shifting global order by balancing security concerns with economic resilience,
Australia cyclone may prevent PM Albanese calling for an election
CANBERRA – A tropical cyclone off Australia’s north-east coast that is menacing the city of Brisbane could derail the government’s plans to call an election this weekend – after speculation mounted that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was on the verge of setting an April 12 ballot.
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Australia’s Chief of Defence Force hosts CDS General Chauhan, expresses commitment to working with India on enhancing interoperability
Australia’s Chief of the Defence Force, Admiral David Johnston AC RAN hosted Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan in Canberra on Wednesday. Admiral David Johnston AC Ran welcomed General Chauhan to Australia and expressed Australia’s commitment to working closely with India on enhancing interoperability,
Trump's tariffs show he sees Australia as a US freeloader
The strategy of never criticising and never standing up for our own interests has been a failure.
How Chinese warships encircled Australia – without Canberra even noticing
It was a Virgin Australia pilot who first raised the alarm. At 9.58am on Friday Feb 21, the pilot intercepted a warning from the Chinese navy: a flotilla of warships were conducting live-fire drills in the Tasman Sea,
Anthony Albanese responds to Trump camp 'concern' on Australia's defence spend
President Donald Trump's pick to lead US Pentagon policy expressed concern over Australia's low defence spend. The prime minister insists significant investment has been made and defence spending will continue to rise.
Australia, with no auto industry to protect, is awash with Chinese EVs
The United States has effectively banned Chinese electric vehicles over concerns about unfair trading practices and national security. Not so in Australia.
China’s ambassador criticises Australia’s move to limit DeepSeek
His comments came as a Chinese naval task force continued to skirt Australia’s territorial waters. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Australia cyclone may prevent Albanese calling April 12 election
CANBERRA: A tropical cyclone off Australia's northeast coast that's menacing the city of Brisbane could derail the government's plans to call an election this weekend - after speculation mounted that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was on the verge of setting an April 12 ballot.