australia


Monday, December 1, 2025
Coal ships wait to be loaded at the world's biggest coal export terminal in Newcastle, located north of Sydney
Shipping

Port of Newcastle Reopens After Climate Protesters Block Shipping Channel

One of Australia's biggest coal export ports will resume operations on Monday, the port operator said, after climate-change protesters disrupted shipping at

December 1, 2025
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Saturday, November 29, 2025
Coal Ship Turns Back After Protesters Block Shipping Channel at Major Australian Port
Featured

Coal Ship Turns Back After Protesters Block Shipping Channel at Major Australian Port

A climate-change protest off Australia's coast forced an inbound ship to turn back from one of the country's largest terminals for coal exports on Saturday,

November 29, 2025
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Monday, November 24, 2025
Shipping

Chief Officer of Livestock Carrier Among Four Charged in Massive Cocaine Bust Off Western Australia

Four men, including the chief officer of an international livestock carrier, face life imprisonment after Australian authorities intercepted more than 525

November 24, 2025
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025
RSV Nuyina
Accidents

Australian Icebreaker RSV Nuyina Makes Contact with Ocean Floor Near Remote Antarctic Island

Australia’s icebreaker RSV Nuyina made contact with the ocean floor off the coast of Heard Island in the Southern Ocean during sea floor mapping

October 14, 2025
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Thursday, October 9, 2025
Accidents

Pilots, Tugs Prevent Grounding of Fully Laden Ore Carrier in Australia’s Port Hedland

A new Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) interim report details how coordinated action by pilots and tug crews prevented a potential disaster after a

October 9, 2025
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Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Offshore

Australia Delays First Offshore Wind Auction as Global Investment Retreats

Australia's Victoria state has postponed its inaugural auction for offshore wind farm funding, citing global investment hurdles, in a setback to an industry

September 16, 2025
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Saturday, September 13, 2025
Defense

Australia To Invest $8 Billion In Nuclear Submarine Shipyard

SYDNEY, Sept 13 (Reuters) – Australia said on Saturday it would spend A$12 billion ($8 billion) to establish defense facilities in Western Australia to

September 13, 2025
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Saturday, September 6, 2025
Defense

China Condemns Sailing Of Canadian, Australian Warships In Taiwan Strait

BEIJING, Sept 6 (Reuters) – China’s military on Saturday said its forces had followed and warned a Canadian and an Australian warship, which were

September 6, 2025
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Friday, September 5, 2025
Accidents

Communication Failure and Inadequate Maintenance Led to Livestock Carrier’s Engine Failure in Fremantle Port

A Kuwait-flagged livestock carrier that lost propulsion twice while entering the Port of Fremantle earlier this year highlights critical issues in maritime

September 5, 2025
Total Views: 1802

Wednesday, September 3, 2025
News

Port Insiders Arrested After Failed Cocaine Smuggling Operation in Sydney

Three Sydney men, including port workers with insider access, have been arrested following the seizure of 506kg of cocaine hidden in a shipping container at a

September 3, 2025
Total Views: 939

Monday, August 25, 2025
Offshore

Australian Offshore Wind Project Halted as Developer Declines Feasibility License

Novocastrian Wind Pty Ltd has announced it will not proceed with the feasibility license offered by the Australian Government for its offshore wind farm

August 25, 2025
Total Views: 1395

Friday, August 22, 2025
Defense

Philippines, Australia to Seal New Defense Pact as China Tensions Rise

The Philippines and Australia are working towards a new defense agreement to be signed next year, their defense ministers said on Friday, as both nations seek

August 22, 2025
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Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Defense

Australian Government Approves Strategic Defense Shipbuilding Deal with Austal

The Australian Government has approved a Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA) with Austal Limited that establishes the company’s new subsidiary, Austal

August 6, 2025
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Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Defense

Australia Selects Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ Mogami-Class for Future Frigate Fleet

The Australian Government has selected Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ upgraded Mogami-class frigate as the preferred platform for the Royal Australian

August 5, 2025
Total Views: 1570

Monday, August 4, 2025
Defense

Japan’s Defense Ambitions Boosted by Australia Navy Frigate Deal

Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries won a multi-billion dollar deal to build a fleet of advanced naval frigates for Australia, boosting Tokyo’s ambitions

August 4, 2025
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Friday, July 25, 2025
Defense

Australia, UK to Sign 50-Year Treaty for Nuclear Submarines

Australia and the UK will sign a landmark 50-year defense treaty on Saturday to underpin the construction of nuclear-powered submarines, senior ministers said

July 25, 2025
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Thursday, July 24, 2025
Shipping

Iron Ore Exports Swell to Record at Australia’s Top Port

Iron ore shipments from Australia’s largest bulk-export terminal swelled to a record in June, in a sign of ample seaborne supplies just as concerns mount

July 24, 2025
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Sunday, June 29, 2025
Defense

China’s Envoy Urges Australia To Resist US Pressure On Military Spending

By Michael Heath Jun 29, 2025 (Bloomberg) –China’s envoy to Canberra urged Australia not to be “incited” by NATO’s support for US demands to

June 29, 2025
Total Views: 1405

Thursday, June 19, 2025
Shipping

Australia Targets Russia’s Shadow Fleet with First-Ever Sanctions on 60 Vessels

Australia has launched its first sanctions against Russia’s shadow fleet, targeting 60 vessels involved in circumventing international sanctions imposed

June 19, 2025
Total Views: 729

Thursday, June 12, 2025
Australia Confident US Will Proceed With Biden-Era Submarine Pact After Review
Defense

Australia Confident US Will Proceed With Biden-Era Submarine Pact After Review

Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Thursday he was confident the AUKUS submarine pact with the U.S. and Britain would proceed, and his

June 12, 2025
Total Views: 668