'Bright and optimistic' soldier found a century later More than 10 families across Australia have this year found out what happened to their relatives in bloody battles and arrests during World War l. AAP · 17h ago
Australia to adopt 'mandatory' AI safeguards Artificial intelligence companies will have to abide by new "mandatory" safeguards when operating in Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday. With immense renewable energy potential and vast stretches of uninhabited land, Australia has billed itself as a prime location for the data centres needed to power artificial intelligence. The Economic Times · Nov 10
Defence unfazed on blowouts amid barracks backdown Opening historic defence sites to the public would not drain public coffers, the government says, as Opposition says U-turn raises a funding shortfall. AAP · Nov 9
Australia reverses military land sale plans after protests, saving four historic sites The Australian government has opted to retain four significant historical military sites in public hands, responding to widespread public dissent against their potential sale. Notably, Victoria Barracks in Sydney and other sites in Victoria will remain untouched. The government aims to find new public purposes for these locations while preserving… The Times of India · Nov 8
Victoria Barracks in Sydney and Melbourne to remain in public hands after partial backtrack on defence property selloff Four heritage-listed defence properties to be preserved for community use after backlash from veterans and former PMs The Guardian - AU · Nov 8
Midterms won't change Australia's approach to Trump Despite Donald Trump's party losing power in US Congress, cabinet members in Australia say the way they deal with the White House will remain the same. AAP · Nov 5
United States and Japan forge missile production alliance to counter China's power Japan’s defense minister said Tokyo will maintain close surveillance of Chinese naval operations while continuing to accelerate its own military buildup The Independent UK · Oct 29
JAI - Japan, Australia, India: Rajnath Singh reaffirms close ties with Japan, Australia at meeting with counterparts Defence Minister Rajnath Singh shared a picture with his Japanese and Australian counterparts, Shinjirō Koizumi and Richard Marles, with the caption “JAI: Japan, Australia, India”, underscoring cooperation among the three Indo-Pacific partners. On the sidelines of the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus in Cebu, Singh held bilateral talks with both… The Economic Times · Oct 29
US and Japan to establish a Japanese facility for joint missile production The United States and Japan have decided to establish a facility for joint missile production in a strategic partnership. Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi highlighted the importance of this venture in addressing regional security concerns. Both nations aim to enhance their defense cooperation against rising threats, particularly regarding China's assertiveness… The Economic Times · Oct 29
Australia warns of ‘unprecedented’ AI-powered cyberattacks. Here’s what’s driving them The country’s cyber security agency says AI is helping criminals and state-backed hackers exploit vulnerabilities faster, as recent incidents expose risks to government systems and critical infrastructure. Euronews · Oct 27
Early arrival for first AUKUS nuclear sub to Australia Australian submarine crews will be able to carry out works on the USS Colorado months before it starts official rotations out of an Australian base. AAP · Oct 26
'Precious': unlikely allies rally against barracks sale The Albanese government has been urged to reverse plans to sell an inner Sydney military barracks by key political figures at a thousand-strong rally. AAP · Oct 25
More PNG citizens able to enlist in Australian military Up to 100 Papua New Guinea citizens will be allowed to enlist in the Australian Defence Force under a pilot program between the allies. AAP · Oct 20
CSIRO to partner with pharmaceutical giant for research A five-year partnership between CSIRO and Moderna has been unveiled to help develop research to biosecurity threats in Australia and the Pacific. AAP · Oct 7
AAP · Oct 7 Army pauses use of vehicle involved in training death A troop carrier vehicle won't be used by the defence force while an investigation is carried out into the death of a soldier during a training exercise.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 6 Australian army soldier killed and five others injured in training exercise in the Northern Territory Australian defence force identifies soldier killed in a vehicle rollover near Darwin as Corporal Brendan Hannam
International Business Times UK · Oct 6 Mount Bundey Training Exercise Turns Fatal as One Australian Soldier Dies and Five Are Injured An Australian Army soldier has died and five others were injured during a training exercise at Mount Bundey, southeast of Darwin, prompting an investigation by Defence and police.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 3 Hegseth calls US-built nuclear submarines the ‘apex predator’ of the seas. But are they right for Australia? Some experts argue Virginia-class submarines government is buying second hand are good for fighting American wars, but not for defending Australia
AAP · Sep 29 'They've had time': warning on AI self regulation AI companies have had ample time to police themselves and now the days of self-regulation are over, the eSafety Commissioner is warning.
AAP · Sep 27 Promise of 'light at end of the tunnel' for inflation Labor is determined to inject optimism into Australia's gloomy consumers as another interest rate hike appears all but certain.
AAP · Sep 27 'Oldest wine cellar': shots fired over barracks sale The decision to sell off a well-positioned and historic military barracks has set up a showdown between Defence Minister Richard Marles and senior veterans.
AAP · Sep 26 Footy codes unite on Aussie rules' big day A decades-old club tradition has again hosted a who's who of politics and Aussie Rules ahead of AFL's biggest day, where an unlikely star stole the limelight.
We Got This Covered · Sep 24 Australia accuses officially OpenAI agent of hacking their Medicare. They were only informed months later in an email to public inbox: ‘unacceptable’ If this were a human, they would have been prosecuted immediately.
International Business Times UK · Sep 24 OpenAI Knew of Medicare Breach When Altman Met Australian Minister, Who Says It Went Unmentioned OpenAI knew an AI agent had breached an Australian government health statistics portal before Sam Altman met Defence Minister Richard Marles, but officials were notified nine days later.
International Business Times UK · Sep 24 Australian Government To Probe OpenAI Agent After It Breached Health Portal and Bypassed Security Blocks OpenAI faces an Australian government probe after an AI agent bypassed security blocks and accessed non-public Medicare portal files, triggering fury over delayed disclosure.