Australia investigating how F-35 fighter jet parts bound for US went missing in Hong Kong Disappearance of jet components sparks concern some of the program’s technology secrets could have been exposed The Guardian - AU · Sep 22
Taylor distances himself from Bragg’s proposal to let homebuyers use super as collateral for mortgages Opposition leader said the idea for Australians to use their superannuation savings as collateral for a loan ‘is not our policy’ The Guardian - AU · Sep 22
Labor accused of throwing creatives ‘under the bus’ with proposal to ease copyright protections for AI giants Compromise revealed as senior personnel from OpenAI, creator of ChatGPT, meets Albanese ministers The Guardian - AU · Sep 15
Minns says Molly Ticehurst’s murderer deserved longer sentence for ‘vicious’ crime’ – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Sep 15
Labor floats idea to let AI use artists' work for free AI companies could have free rein over content without paying creators if they strike deals with enough rights holders, a leaked options paper has revealed. AAP · Sep 15
Military hits 25-year high as recruits boost numbers The Australian Defence Force is the largest it has been in 25 years, as enlistments also reach a high in more than a decade amid record military spending. AAP · Sep 14
Hastie accepts apology from Joyce over ‘traitor’ cartoon as Hanson doubles down and tells critics to ‘chill’ A split emerges in One Nation over the video, with Barnaby Joyce offering an apology as Pauline Hanson continues to refuse to take it down The Guardian - AU · Sep 11
'Bordering on violent': concerns over One Nation video Experts have warned about dangerous political rhetoric amid a bitter feud between a Liberal MP and One Nation. AAP · Sep 10
Grassroots Labor group urges Albanese government to chart course away from ‘American war machine’ Pressure follows revelations US military and weapons manufacturers control or have access to more than 100 bases across Australian continent The Guardian - AU · Sep 7
The US now has access to more than half Australia’s military bases – could it drag the country unwillingly into war? Exclusive: US-controlled weapons corporations and forces have control or access to more than 100 facilities across the continent, which some analysts describe as a ‘colonisation’ of Australia’s military. Find a map of them here The Guardian - AU · Sep 6
Australia's sea defences 'lacking' modern minesweepers Abandoning the purchase of modern tools to counter subsea mines leaves key ports and shipping lanes vulnerable to major disruption, Australia has been warned. AAP · Sep 5
Iran-US war latest: JD Vance claims China will help economically isolate Tehran and says conflict ‘not a war’ Vice president claimed that major combat operations ‘lasted about six weeks’ The Independent UK · Sep 3
Australia and US should 'match' defence capabilities Defence Minister Richard Marles has met with senior officials from the Trump administration, as Australia is told its capabilities should "match" the US. AAP · Sep 3
Key US treaty should have 'assumptions' questioned Australia and the US are marking the 75th anniversary of the ANZUS treaty, as analysts call for a re-think of how the alliance might operate into the future. AAP · Aug 31
AAP · Aug 30 'Needs to evolve': changes urged for critical US treaty Security analysts have called for further changes to be made to the ANZUS treaty as it nears its 75th anniversary.
AAP · Aug 24 Troubled frigate build under way after landmark service Australia has finally begun building its first Hunter-class frigate in Adelaide after major cost overruns and delays plagued the project.
AAP · Aug 16 Papua New Guineans to start serving in Aussie defence Defence Minister Richard Marles says a pilot program will begin accepting PNG nationals in Australia's army, navy and air forces by next June.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 16 Japan’s defence minister heads to Australia to meet Marles in wake of melon-gate controversy Discussions to focus on Australia’s acquisition of Mogami-class frigate as Japan plays down Albanese’s podcast comments
AAP · Aug 7 No Top Gun but minister survives G-force Hornet flight Defence Minister Richard Marles has found fighter jets are not built for comfort after going up in a Super Hornet.
AAP · Aug 7 Canberra and Manila expect defence agreement this year Already strong military relations between Australia and the Philippines will be boosted further by a defence cooperation agreement on track for signing soon.
AAP · Aug 6 Pressure mounts on Labor to strengthen gambling reforms Labor is holding firm on gambling laws despite growing calls across the parliament for inducements and all advertisements to be outlawed.
AAP · Aug 6 War readiness probed for first time since World War II An inquiry will look at how civil society can support the military and contribute to national preparedness in the event Australia goes to war.
AAP · Aug 4 Drones, lasers, AI on wishlist for evolving battlefield Priority technologies have been identified by Australia's military as it adapts to rapidly evolving warfare and an increasingly complex security environment.
AAP · Jul 31 Aussie firefighters to tackle Europe's deadly blazes Night waterbombing raids flown by Australian firefighters will be a new weapon against France's raging wildfires after calls for help were answered down under.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 25 Labor women outnumber men in the caucus. Why are they overlooked as Albanese’s potential successor? Kate Ellis now heads an all-female executive as women hold a majority in the party room for the first time. But when talk turns to leadership, women barely rate