Is the world entering a new nuclear arms race?

Friday 17 April 2026

Defence Minister Richard Marles warns that the world might be on the foothills of a new nuclear arms race. 

• The Aussie dollar hits a four year high against the US dollar
• The unemployment rate steadies at 4.3 per cent but economists warn the jobs market is about to get much tougher
• Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s latest deal in Asia to buy oil
• Rolls Royce’s new $5 million car

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