Government Inserts Community Backing for Nuclear Subs
The Albanese government defends its AUKUS nuclear submarine program, claiming regional communities support the defense enhancement. Learn about the strategic benefits.
The Albanese government defends its AUKUS nuclear submarine program, claiming regional communities support the defense enhancement. Learn about the strategic benefits.
Perth's property market faces unprecedented pressure with listings at record lows and intense buyer competition. Discover what's driving the crisis and when relief might come.
Defence Housing Australia plans to nearly double its Rockingham portfolio, adding 200 homes annually over five years to support Navy personnel and local economy.
Lake Macquarie councillor advocates for high-density housing to combat a 34% affordability plunge. New 20-year vision targets strategic centres for growth. Read the full analysis.
Australian shipbuilder Austal calls for urgent action on WA defence manufacturing precinct, warning South Australia is aggressively pursuing their business. Defence industry at critical juncture.
Townsville's new Wounded Heroes veteran support centre officially opened on Remembrance Day, welcoming dozens of veterans and community members to its dedicated facility.
Australia spends record $52.7 billion on defence but gets poor returns due to bureaucracy and inefficiency. Expert analysis reveals shocking capability gaps despite massive budget increases.
Retired Major General Greg Melick's call for increased defence spending sparks political controversy as Labor faces criticism over military funding cuts and capability gaps.
UDIA WA's Infrastructure Summit tackles critical delays in power, water, and roads needed to unlock land for 90,000 new homes. Discover the collaborative solutions.
PM Anthony Albanese chairs cabinet meeting in Perth, focusing on WA's critical minerals and defence industries. Key investments and policy decisions announced.
Perth councils express disappointment over John Carey's housing announcement. Learn how this affects local communities and urban planning across Western Australia.
Japan formally voices security concerns to Australian Defence regarding South Korea's Hanwha bid for Austal. The move could impact regional defence partnerships.
WA Planning Minister John Carey announces reforms to build 35,000 apartments near 10 Perth train stations, sidelining local councils to accelerate housing development.
Major water damage discovered at Queensland's largest social housing project in Cairns. Insiders reveal construction defects affecting hundreds of apartments. Urgent repairs needed.
Popular fishing and recreation activities will be banned at Garden Island as Australia establishes an AUKUS exclusion zone. Learn how this impacts local communities and national security.
DroneShield defends $70 million share sell-off by CEO and directors that stunned investors, sending the anti-drone company's stock plunging over 30%. Learn the full story.
WA Planning Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson warns Perth must embrace higher density living or risk locking the next generation out of the housing market. Learn the urgent need for urban consolidation.
Fremantle's Greenroom Robotics partners with UK's SubSea Craft to develop autonomous vessels for AUKUS nations, enhancing maritime security and defence technology.
Japanese government expresses national security concerns as South Korea's Hanwha Group bids for Australian shipbuilder Austal. What this means for regional defence.
Former defence chief Chris Barrie warns Australia's fossil fuel approvals undermine regional stability, creating unprecedented climate migration and security threats.
Could Auckland's housing reforms solve Perth's property crisis? Experts reveal how New Zealand's approach offers practical solutions for Western Australia's growing challenges.
A Newcastle councillor expresses shock over $106,000 spent on Astra Aerolab community survey while social grants remain unfunded. Read the full debate.
Retired Major General Greg Melick demands Albanese government significantly increase defence funding, warning Australia remains unprepared for potential conflicts in the volatile Indo-Pacific region.
Townsville honours its fallen soldiers in a moving Remembrance Day ceremony at Jezzine Barracks. Community gathers to pay respects and remember the ultimate sacrifice.
A Far North Queensland widow finds hope as bipartisan funding commitment ensures the future of Legacy House, providing crucial support for defence force families.
Western Australia's Housing Authority faces scrutiny as it fails yet another financial audit, raising serious questions about financial management and accountability in the state's public housing system.
Norwegian defence giant Kongsberg is establishing a major office hub in Newcastle's Honeysuckle precinct for its $850 million missile program, creating hundreds of jobs and boosting the Hunter region's defence capabilities.
The Australian War Memorial's $500m redevelopment has claimed the nation's highest architecture award, the Sir Zelman Cowen Award, despite facing significant public criticism and heritage concerns.
The Cook Government has sold 18 affordable housing apartments in East Perth for $18 million as part of a landmark project aimed at helping low-income earners get into the property market.
The ACT government's ambitious plan to deliver 30,000 new homes by 2030 is under serious threat, with new analysis revealing significant construction delays and infrastructure bottlenecks putting the crucial housing goal at risk.