Affairs
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Defence
Australia is upping its defence ante with contracts for submarines and new ways to fight cyber crime.
Asia
On the road with Chinese president Xi Jinping and ongoing constitutional woes in Thailand.
Europe
Why Sweden may see a return to conscription and Germany's first bicycle superhighway.
Africa/Middle East
The latest on Angola’s stagnating economy – and who’s saving African rhinos?
G’day, world
Our nation special puts the spotlight on the sprawling land down under. We’ve batted away the clichés to get to the real red centre of what Australia represents today.
Shipping forecast
Australia’s navy has bolstered its military prowess with a new flagship. But it’s not floating everyone’s boat: will it prove to be a buoyant investment or a floundering waste of money?
Diplomacy
We sit down to tea in Istanbul with James Larsen, Australia’s ambassador to Turkey.
Bucking the trend
Expats, politics and culture: our essays illustrate the nature of the country they concern. Read on to find out what makes Australia a harmonious land of contradictions.
Summery vibes
Conjure a vision of Australia and it will likely look like Byron Bay. It represents its nation's laidback loveliness but also has the financial and innovative savvy to back it up.
