Could Australia’s new $50b submarine fleet call Port Kembla home?

Andrew Pearson
Updated October 26 2017 - 8:18am, first published 7:31am
An impression of a Shortfin Barracuda submarine being built with the help of French firm Naval Group. Picture: DCNS Group
An impression of a Shortfin Barracuda submarine being built with the help of French firm Naval Group. Picture: DCNS Group

The Department of Defence hasn’t ruled out Port Kembla as a potential base for Australia’s new $50 billion fleet of submarines. 

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Andrew Pearson

Andrew grew up in the western Riverina town of Hay and has strong ties to the region. He is a former DA journo who has a passion for breaking news and has covered everything from council and politics to crime and court.

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