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Australia to produce own guided missiles in billion-dollar plan
Mr Morrison said it was essential to create a “sovereign capability on Australian soil’’, to keep Australians safe.
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Mr Morrison said it was essential to create a “sovereign capability on Australian soil’’, to keep Australians safe.
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The country agreed a deal to secure a potential COVID-19 vaccine, while it plans to roll out cost-free to citizens.
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The parliament, due to return on August 4, will now return on August 24.
The Prime Minister said over two million Australians have so far downloaded the app.
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More than 350 passengers onboard the Diamond Princess have tested positive for coronavirus, including 24 Australians.
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Mr Hawke’s death comes ahead of a Saturday general election. His opposition Labour Party, is narrowly ahead in the polls.