Nuclear submarines

Billions wasted on abandoned French submarine deal pale against cost of AUKUS

The Albanese government's plan to push ahead with the purchase of nuclear submarines as part of the AUKUS deal is an extraordinary waste, writes Peter Boyle.

NSW Teachers Federation State Council opposes AUKUS

The NSW Teachers' Federation State Council has聽called聽on the new Labor government to oppose AUKUS and reject the 'obscene military escalation' spearheaded by its predecessor. Kerry Smith reports.

Teachers take a stand against AUKUS

A teachers association has called聽on the Labor government to scrap聽the AUKUS nuclear submarine contract. Kerry Smith reports.

Unions NSW opposes nuclear powered submarines and the AUKUS treaty

Unions NSW passed an anti-nuclear submarine motion at its general meeting in April. Kerry Smith reports.

We don鈥檛 want a nuclear submarine base on the NSW South Coast

Scott Morrison's naming聽of Port Kembla聽as one of three locations being considered for the new submarine base聽prompted activists in Wollongong to spring into action. Alexander Brown reports.

Prepare for war with Dutton

Since becoming the minister for offence, Peter Dutton has used every opportunity to spruik Australia鈥檚 鈥渘eed鈥 to prepare for war against China. ANZAC Day provided another opening for the hawk. Pip Hinman reports.

Anti-war activists plan to protest weapons expo

Anti-war and peace activists are planning to picket a naval arms bazaar, Indo Pacific Expo, being organised in Sydney. Pip Hinman reports.

Unions, scientists speak up against nuclear submarine base

Unions, anti-war activists and聽scientists are speaking out against the plan to聽build a nuclear-powered submarine base,聽which will open聽the door to the nuclear industry and nuclear weapons' manufacturing. Isaac Nellist reports.

Say NO to a nuclear submarine base in Australia

Sign on to this open letter to Prime Minister Scott Morrison and defence minister Peter Dutton, initiated by several聽peace groups.

Newcastle says 鈥榥o鈥 to nuclear submarines

Newcastle City Council declared Newcastle nuclear free in 1982, a commitment聽locals say they will insist on as the federal government looks for a site for its nuclear-powered submarine base. Kathy Fairfax reports.

Protesters say 'No' to AUKUS, nuclear submarines and war with China

A national weekend of action against AUKUS was organised over December 10-12, with protests in Canberra, Perth, Sydney, Wollongong, Hobart, Brisbane and Adelaide. Kerry Smith reports.

Lies, lies and nuclear submarines

The聽manoeuvring between French president, the Australian PM and the US President was on full display at the G20, writes聽Binoy Kampmark.