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Australia and Vanuatu sign long-awaited security deal

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Australia and Vanuatu have signed a $500 million strategic agreement — the first inked between the two countries. It positions Australia as the Pacific country's security partner of choice, but it's a weaker treaty than originally hoped by the Australian prime minister.
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