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AUKUS in doubt as US starts review
Amber Schultz
The United States has launched a snap review into whether the $368 billion AUKUS submarine deal should be changed or scrapped.
The review follows renewed demands from the Trump administration that America's allies in the Indo-Pacific – including Australia – significantly increase defence spending.
'The department is reviewing AUKUS as part of ensuring that this initiative of the previous administration is aligned with the President's America First agenda,' a US defence official confirmed.
The review was first reported by The Financial Times on Wednesday (Thursday AEST), which said it would be headed by defence undersecretary Elbridge Colby and take about 30 days.
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Beach Boys visionary leader Brian Wilson dies
By Amber Schultz
Beach Boys' visionary leader Brian Wilson has died age 82.
Through his summer anthems including 'Good Vibrations,' and 'California Girls,' Wilson became one of the world's most influential recording artists across the 1960s.
Wilson's family posted news of his death to his website and social media accounts, but further details weren't immediately available. Since May 2024, Wilson had been under a court conservatorship to oversee his personal and medical affairs.
The Beach Boys rank among the most popular groups of the rock era, with more than 30 singles in the Top 40 and worldwide sales of more than 100 million.
He is the eldest and last surviving of three musical brothers. Brian played bass, Carl lead guitar and Dennis drums.
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Radical investigation into Liberal party
By Amber Schultz
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Opposition Leader Sussan Ley will order a radical investigation into the future of the Liberal Party as she seeks to rebuild it after its historic electoral loss.
The review is expected to assess the error-ridden 2025 campaign, its ailing state divisions, campaign tools, brand and messaging which led to the Liberals holding just 44 seats in parliament.
Queensland senator James McGrath is being considered as a candidate to spearhead the wider review.
'The party needs to get its shit together,' McGrath said last month.
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This morning's headlines at a glance
By Amber Schultz
Good morning readers. I'm Amber Schultz, and I'll be keeping you up with news this morning.
Today's headlines are:
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Australia's submarine deal with the US in doubt, with the United States launching a review into whether the AUKUS submarine deal should be changed or scrapped.
In the US, National Guard members have temporarily detained civilians in the Los Angeles protests. 4,700 National Guard troops and Marines have been deployed to the area amid immigration protests which turned into riots.
Still in LA, a fourth Australian journalist has been injured while covering the unrest. A Nine cameraman was struck in the leg with a ricocheting rubber bullet, causing bruises.
Beach Boys leader Brian Wilson has died aged 82. The Beach Boys were responsible for 1960s hits including 'Surfin' U.S.A.,' 'California Girls' and 'Fun, Fun, Fun'.
Harvey Weinstein has been found guilty in a sex crime retrial in the US. The movie mogul was found guilty of the top charge, but acquitted of a second charge involving a different victim. The jury is still deliberating on a third charge. The 73-year-old was first found guilty in 2020 in a landmark case for the #MeToo movement but was granted a retrial.
The Department of Veterans' Affairs has reported a move to slash waiting times for veterans who have made compensation claims has led to 'behaviours of concern' by advocacy business models who are lodging claims for excessive numbers of conditions and sending sensitive data offshore, The Australian reports.
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- West Australian
Top End war games visit follows bilateral pact signing
With the ink dry on a 50-year Anglo-Australian submarine agreement, visiting British ministers David Lammy and John Healey are set to join Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles for some fun and war games in the Top End. Mr Marles and Secretary of State Mr Healey put pen to paper on a bilateral deal said to strengthen ties around the AUKUS nuclear submarine agreement in Geelong on Saturday despite a review of the three-nation pact by the US government. AUKUS, formed with the UK and US in 2021 to address concerns about China's rising military ambition, is designed to enable Australia to acquire nuclear-powered attack submarines in the 2040s. However, concerns over the viability of the $560 billion deal have been ongoing since the Trump administration initiated a review to examine if it meets its "America-first" criteria. In a bid to put the matter to rest, Mr Marles insisted after the Geelong Treaty signing that it built on "the strong foundation of trilateral co-operation between Australia, the UK and the United States" and advanced the shared objectives of AUKUS. "It will support the development of the personnel, workforce, infrastructure and regulatory systems required for Australia's ... AUKUS program" as well as support the rotational presence of a UK Astute-class submarine at HMAS Stirling in Perth , he said . Mr Marles said he remained confident about the future of US involvement in the partnership, as did Mr Healey and Mr Lammy, Britain's Foreign Secretary. Australia will pay $5 billion to support British industry in designing and producing nuclear reactors to power the future AUKUS-class subs. It will also acquire at least three Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines from the US in the early 2030s. With the formalities done and dusted, Mr Marles, Mr Lammy and Mr Healey are expected to attend Talisman Sabre in Darwin on Sunday. Australia's largest and most sophisticated war-fighting exercise started on July 13 and involves more than 35,000 personnel from 19 militaries across three weeks. In addition to the US, forces from Canada, Fiji, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Tonga, and the UK have joined as partners. Malaysia and Vietnam are also attending as observers. The 2025 war games involve the UK's Carrier Strike Group, led by the Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales - the first UK carrier strike group to visit Australia since 1997.
Perth Now
32 minutes ago
- Perth Now
Top End war games visit follows bilateral pact signing
With the ink dry on a 50-year Anglo-Australian submarine agreement, visiting British ministers David Lammy and John Healey are set to join Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles for some fun and war games in the Top End. Mr Marles and Secretary of State Mr Healey put pen to paper on a bilateral deal said to strengthen ties around the AUKUS nuclear submarine agreement in Geelong on Saturday despite a review of the three-nation pact by the US government. AUKUS, formed with the UK and US in 2021 to address concerns about China's rising military ambition, is designed to enable Australia to acquire nuclear-powered attack submarines in the 2040s. However, concerns over the viability of the $560 billion deal have been ongoing since the Trump administration initiated a review to examine if it meets its "America-first" criteria. In a bid to put the matter to rest, Mr Marles insisted after the Geelong Treaty signing that it built on "the strong foundation of trilateral co-operation between Australia, the UK and the United States" and advanced the shared objectives of AUKUS. "It will support the development of the personnel, workforce, infrastructure and regulatory systems required for Australia's ... AUKUS program" as well as support the rotational presence of a UK Astute-class submarine at HMAS Stirling in Perth , he said . Mr Marles said he remained confident about the future of US involvement in the partnership, as did Mr Healey and Mr Lammy, Britain's Foreign Secretary. Australia will pay $5 billion to support British industry in designing and producing nuclear reactors to power the future AUKUS-class subs. It will also acquire at least three Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines from the US in the early 2030s. With the formalities done and dusted, Mr Marles, Mr Lammy and Mr Healey are expected to attend Talisman Sabre in Darwin on Sunday. Australia's largest and most sophisticated war-fighting exercise started on July 13 and involves more than 35,000 personnel from 19 militaries across three weeks. In addition to the US, forces from Canada, Fiji, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Tonga, and the UK have joined as partners. Malaysia and Vietnam are also attending as observers. The 2025 war games involve the UK's Carrier Strike Group, led by the Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales - the first UK carrier strike group to visit Australia since 1997.
The Advertiser
3 hours ago
- The Advertiser
Australia, UK deepen subs commitment despite US review
Britain and Australia have formally strengthened bilateral ties around the AUKUS nuclear submarine agreement despite a review of the three-nation pact by the US government. AUKUS, formed with both the UK and US in 2021 to address concerns about China's rising military ambition, is designed to enable Australia to acquire nuclear-powered attack submarines in the 2040s. However, fears about the future of the $560 billion deal have persisted since the Trump administration initiated a review to examine whether it meets its "America-first" criteria. Defence Minister Richard Marles and UK Secretary of State John Healey put pen to paper on a partnership and collaboration arrangement between the two allies on Saturday. The so-called Geelong Treaty is being hailed as a historic pact in its own right, while also representing a 50-year co-operation arrangement under the AUKUS banner. Mr Marles said the bilateral agreement built on "the strong foundation of trilateral co-operation between Australia, the UK and the United States" and advanced the shared objectives of AUKUS. He remained confident of the future of US involvement in the partnership, he added. "The Geelong Treaty will enable comprehensive co-operation on the design, build, operation, sustainment, and disposal of our ... submarines," Mr Marles said. "It will support the development of the personnel, workforce, infrastructure and regulatory systems required for Australia's ... AUKUS program" as well as support the rotational presence of a UK Astute-class submarine at HMAS Stirling in Perth. Speaking alongside Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Mr Healey and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in Sydney on Friday, Mr Marles said Australia had made two contributions of $A760 million each to AUKUS this year. At the same press conference, Mr Lammy called Britain's relationship with Australia "an anchor in what is a very volatile world" and said it provided stability no matter which way geopolitical winds were blowing. Mr Healey said the UK was confident it could meet its obligations on industrial capacity to deliver SSN-AUKUS submarines and was undeterred by the US review. "Australia and the UK welcome the review because we see this as a chance for a new administration to renew their commitment to AUKUS and that's what we expect," he said. Australia will pay $5 billion to support British industry in designing and producing nuclear reactors to power the future AUKUS-class subs. It will also acquire at least three Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines from the US in the early 2030s. On Sunday, Mr Marles and visiting UK ministers will head to Darwin to observe joint military exercises known as Talisman Sabre, which comprise more than 30,000 personnel from 19 militaries. The 2025 war games involve the UK's Carrier Strike Group, led by the Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales - the first UK carrier strike group to visit Australia since 1997. Britain and Australia have formally strengthened bilateral ties around the AUKUS nuclear submarine agreement despite a review of the three-nation pact by the US government. AUKUS, formed with both the UK and US in 2021 to address concerns about China's rising military ambition, is designed to enable Australia to acquire nuclear-powered attack submarines in the 2040s. However, fears about the future of the $560 billion deal have persisted since the Trump administration initiated a review to examine whether it meets its "America-first" criteria. Defence Minister Richard Marles and UK Secretary of State John Healey put pen to paper on a partnership and collaboration arrangement between the two allies on Saturday. The so-called Geelong Treaty is being hailed as a historic pact in its own right, while also representing a 50-year co-operation arrangement under the AUKUS banner. Mr Marles said the bilateral agreement built on "the strong foundation of trilateral co-operation between Australia, the UK and the United States" and advanced the shared objectives of AUKUS. He remained confident of the future of US involvement in the partnership, he added. "The Geelong Treaty will enable comprehensive co-operation on the design, build, operation, sustainment, and disposal of our ... submarines," Mr Marles said. "It will support the development of the personnel, workforce, infrastructure and regulatory systems required for Australia's ... AUKUS program" as well as support the rotational presence of a UK Astute-class submarine at HMAS Stirling in Perth. Speaking alongside Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Mr Healey and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in Sydney on Friday, Mr Marles said Australia had made two contributions of $A760 million each to AUKUS this year. At the same press conference, Mr Lammy called Britain's relationship with Australia "an anchor in what is a very volatile world" and said it provided stability no matter which way geopolitical winds were blowing. Mr Healey said the UK was confident it could meet its obligations on industrial capacity to deliver SSN-AUKUS submarines and was undeterred by the US review. "Australia and the UK welcome the review because we see this as a chance for a new administration to renew their commitment to AUKUS and that's what we expect," he said. Australia will pay $5 billion to support British industry in designing and producing nuclear reactors to power the future AUKUS-class subs. It will also acquire at least three Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines from the US in the early 2030s. On Sunday, Mr Marles and visiting UK ministers will head to Darwin to observe joint military exercises known as Talisman Sabre, which comprise more than 30,000 personnel from 19 militaries. The 2025 war games involve the UK's Carrier Strike Group, led by the Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales - the first UK carrier strike group to visit Australia since 1997. Britain and Australia have formally strengthened bilateral ties around the AUKUS nuclear submarine agreement despite a review of the three-nation pact by the US government. AUKUS, formed with both the UK and US in 2021 to address concerns about China's rising military ambition, is designed to enable Australia to acquire nuclear-powered attack submarines in the 2040s. However, fears about the future of the $560 billion deal have persisted since the Trump administration initiated a review to examine whether it meets its "America-first" criteria. Defence Minister Richard Marles and UK Secretary of State John Healey put pen to paper on a partnership and collaboration arrangement between the two allies on Saturday. The so-called Geelong Treaty is being hailed as a historic pact in its own right, while also representing a 50-year co-operation arrangement under the AUKUS banner. Mr Marles said the bilateral agreement built on "the strong foundation of trilateral co-operation between Australia, the UK and the United States" and advanced the shared objectives of AUKUS. He remained confident of the future of US involvement in the partnership, he added. "The Geelong Treaty will enable comprehensive co-operation on the design, build, operation, sustainment, and disposal of our ... submarines," Mr Marles said. "It will support the development of the personnel, workforce, infrastructure and regulatory systems required for Australia's ... AUKUS program" as well as support the rotational presence of a UK Astute-class submarine at HMAS Stirling in Perth. Speaking alongside Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Mr Healey and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in Sydney on Friday, Mr Marles said Australia had made two contributions of $A760 million each to AUKUS this year. At the same press conference, Mr Lammy called Britain's relationship with Australia "an anchor in what is a very volatile world" and said it provided stability no matter which way geopolitical winds were blowing. Mr Healey said the UK was confident it could meet its obligations on industrial capacity to deliver SSN-AUKUS submarines and was undeterred by the US review. "Australia and the UK welcome the review because we see this as a chance for a new administration to renew their commitment to AUKUS and that's what we expect," he said. Australia will pay $5 billion to support British industry in designing and producing nuclear reactors to power the future AUKUS-class subs. It will also acquire at least three Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines from the US in the early 2030s. On Sunday, Mr Marles and visiting UK ministers will head to Darwin to observe joint military exercises known as Talisman Sabre, which comprise more than 30,000 personnel from 19 militaries. The 2025 war games involve the UK's Carrier Strike Group, led by the Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales - the first UK carrier strike group to visit Australia since 1997. Britain and Australia have formally strengthened bilateral ties around the AUKUS nuclear submarine agreement despite a review of the three-nation pact by the US government. AUKUS, formed with both the UK and US in 2021 to address concerns about China's rising military ambition, is designed to enable Australia to acquire nuclear-powered attack submarines in the 2040s. However, fears about the future of the $560 billion deal have persisted since the Trump administration initiated a review to examine whether it meets its "America-first" criteria. Defence Minister Richard Marles and UK Secretary of State John Healey put pen to paper on a partnership and collaboration arrangement between the two allies on Saturday. The so-called Geelong Treaty is being hailed as a historic pact in its own right, while also representing a 50-year co-operation arrangement under the AUKUS banner. Mr Marles said the bilateral agreement built on "the strong foundation of trilateral co-operation between Australia, the UK and the United States" and advanced the shared objectives of AUKUS. He remained confident of the future of US involvement in the partnership, he added. "The Geelong Treaty will enable comprehensive co-operation on the design, build, operation, sustainment, and disposal of our ... submarines," Mr Marles said. "It will support the development of the personnel, workforce, infrastructure and regulatory systems required for Australia's ... AUKUS program" as well as support the rotational presence of a UK Astute-class submarine at HMAS Stirling in Perth. Speaking alongside Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Mr Healey and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in Sydney on Friday, Mr Marles said Australia had made two contributions of $A760 million each to AUKUS this year. At the same press conference, Mr Lammy called Britain's relationship with Australia "an anchor in what is a very volatile world" and said it provided stability no matter which way geopolitical winds were blowing. Mr Healey said the UK was confident it could meet its obligations on industrial capacity to deliver SSN-AUKUS submarines and was undeterred by the US review. "Australia and the UK welcome the review because we see this as a chance for a new administration to renew their commitment to AUKUS and that's what we expect," he said. Australia will pay $5 billion to support British industry in designing and producing nuclear reactors to power the future AUKUS-class subs. It will also acquire at least three Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines from the US in the early 2030s. On Sunday, Mr Marles and visiting UK ministers will head to Darwin to observe joint military exercises known as Talisman Sabre, which comprise more than 30,000 personnel from 19 militaries. The 2025 war games involve the UK's Carrier Strike Group, led by the Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales - the first UK carrier strike group to visit Australia since 1997.
