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6 October 2026

Henderson dry dock: Why Australia’s nuclear submarines can’t arrive until the floating dock is ready

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Henderson dry dock: Why Australia’s nuclear submarines can’t arrive until the floating dock is ready

Without somewhere to lift a nuclear submarine out of the water, the first Virginia-class boat can’t come. Henderson’s dock is on the clock.

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6 October 2026

Israeli ambassador to Australia says he hopes for return to ‘traditional friendship’ on 7 October anniversary

Relations have soured between the two countries over a number of issues since 2023, but Hillel Newman says a ‘reset’ is possible Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast Israel’s ambassador to Australia says the third anniversary of 7 October is an opportunity for both countries to return to “traditional friendship” as hundreds gathered in Sydney’s east to mark the day. But, in the lead-up to commemorations on Wednesday marking Hamas’ terror attack, leaders of Australia’s Palestinian community say the federal government should do more to help the diaspora suffering since the war on Gaza. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here

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