Government spends more on subs

The federal government is set to announce a $4.6bn funding boost for the Osborne shipyard, the South Australian facility key to delivering the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine fleet.

What we know: Defence Minister Richard Marles is expected to announce the additional funding on Friday, which adds to a $3.9bn pledge in February for the shipyard (AFR). “This investment is another important step in...