Australia increasing investment into the United States by almost US$1 trillion (AU$1.54t) via the superannuation sector has sparked claims the nation is “going back to the past”, as a vow by Labor raises eyebrows.

China has accused Australia of a military cover-up in the South China Sea, just hours after delivering a chilling warning following America’s endorsement of the AUKUS pact.

SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will hold his first summit with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, targeting a bigger U.S. commitment to Australia's critical minerals sector as China tightens control over global supply.

A39-007 (similar aircraft pictured), which was tasked to transport Prime Minister Albanese to key meetings including with US President Donald Trump, touched down in Sydney shortly before 11:30am on Thursday.

LOWELL, Massachusetts – The Lowell Center for Space Science and Technology (LOCSST) at UMass Lowell and Space Centre Australia LLC today formalized a landmark AeroLabs Science Consortium Agreement, marking a major milestone in global collaboration for airborne science, low-Earth orbit (LEO) research and horizontal-launch innovation.

Another game of several highs and a low for the USMNT's best defender. Chris Richards was at fault for Australia's sole goal, yet also had a key tackle that led to the Americans' first score. Overall, aside from that one big mistake, the Crystal Palace defender was reliable.

United States Antimony (UAMY) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might not help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.

Australia is boosting defense ties with the U.S. through investments in Anduril-built unmanned underwater vehicles and Apache helicopters.