August 2019
2007: Australians dead in plane crash
A tragic plane crash at Jogjakarta airport claims the lives of at least three Australians including the AFR's Indonesia correspondent, Morgan Mellish,
September 2015
Morrison: well equipped for a tough mission
If Scott Morrison lives up to even a fraction of his reputation he will serve Malcolm Turnbull well as Treasurer.
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August 2015
US alliance remains bedrock in defence vision
The US alliance will underpin Australia's security for decades despite China likely overtaking the US as the world's largest economy, Defence Minister Kevin Andrews says.
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Business wants summit to deliver diverse and sustainable economy
Business leaders have called for Wednesday's landmark National Reform Summit to chart a path to breaking the political deadlock that stymies the federal budget and national economic reform.
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Navy a regional pacesetter in defence plan
The centrepiece of Tony Abbott's 20 year $275 billion plus defence plan will be the rebuilding of the Royal Australian Navy but its release is likely to be delayed.
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PC chairman calls for national red-tape drive
Productivity Commission chairman Peter Harris has urged the Abbott government to make tax reform contingent on reform of planning laws and slashing red tape.
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Climate risk to Australia's economy, says Bill Shorten
Australia will risk its economy being crippled by climate change induced conflict unless it reduces reliance on oil and boosts the use of renewable energy, Bill Shorten warns.
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Weapons supremo hails Tony Abbott's warship revolution
Departing Australian government weapons supremo Warren King has hailed Prime Minister Tony Abbott's decision to adopt a continuous naval shipbuilding program.
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Austal eyes warship bonanza
Australian export shipbuilder Austal has called on states to acknowledge work on new $39 billion Navy warship program will be spread nationally.
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July 2015
Fairfax-Ipsos poll: 75pc back PM on citizenship
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has strong support from the public if he proceeds with plans to strip sole citizens involved in terrorism of their citizenship.
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Australian fear of invasion lowest in 50 years
Australians are the most relaxed they've been about being invaded by another country in 50 years but hold grave fears about the threat of terrorism and being caught up in a terror attack.
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Tony Abbott and Julie Bishop at odds over China comments
Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop are at odds over comments made by one of Mr Abbott's chief public service advisers that China is incapable of playing a leadership role in world affairs.
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June 2015
China says Australia trade deal is a model for Asia-Pacific
China will use its free trade deal with Australia as a model to push for a broader Asia-Pacific trade bloc as a rival US bid for a regional deal has stalled.
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PUP's Dio Wang condemned over Tiananmen comments
Senator Dio Wang has been condemned by Labor and human rights groups over his endorsement of the 1989 Chinese Tiananmen Square massacre.
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May 2015
Australia drawn into China-US fight over South China Sea
Australia can no longer sit on the sidelines when it comes to tensions between China and the US in the South China Sea.
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China warns Australia on US bombers
China is trying to limit the scope of Australia's alliance with the United States by saying Canberra's defence co-operation with Washington should not "harm the interests" of Beijing.
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Cabinet splits over BHP, Rio iron ore probe
A cabinet split is threatening to undermine the Abbott government's efforts to set up an inquiry into the iron ore industry.
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US long-range bombers got green light a decade ago
Now US assistant defence secretary David Shear wants B1 strategic bombers to embark on regular missions to Australia as part of tightened ties between the two countries.
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Tony Abbott strikes $19b deal with pharmacists
The Abbott government has struck an $18.9 billion deal with pharmacists to dispense taxpayer-subsidised medicine for the next five years.
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PM wants inquiry into predatory pricing allegations against Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton
An inquiry into the iron ore industry examining predatory behaviour allegations against Rio and BHP will be announced.
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