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'Be aware but not afraid': plots raise terrorism threat

'Be aware but not afraid': plots raise terrorism threat

A string of alleged terror plots investigated by Australia's intelligence agency led to the threat level being increased for the first time in a decade.

Firm digs in for fight over 'Fortescue secrets' theft

Firm digs in for fight over 'Fortescue secrets' theft

Firm digs in for fight over 'Fortescue secrets' theft

Firm digs in for fight over 'Fortescue secrets' theft

A firm accused of stealing Fortescue's trade secrets is challenging an "unduly extensive" order for the seizure of items from its premises and directors' homes.

Woolies denies sending spy after farmers oust employee

Woolies denies sending spy after farmers oust employee

Woolies denies sending spy after farmers oust employee

Woolies denies sending spy after farmers oust employee

A Woolworths employee has been removed from a farming conference after being accused of spying on producers.

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Wall St Journal calls reporter's Russia sentence 'sham'

Wall St Journal calls reporter's Russia sentence 'sham'

The Wall Street Journal says they will not stop the fight to free their reporter Evan Gershkovich after he was jailed in Russia for 16 years.

Russian court jails US reporter for 16 years for spying

Russian court jails US reporter for 16 years for spying

A Russian court has found US reporter Evan Gershkovich guilty of espionage charges and jailed him for 16 years.

Treat DV offences as extremist threats, centre says

Treat DV offences as extremist threats, centre says

Approaches used for extremists and stalkers of politicians should be applied to perpetrators of domestic violence, a report suggests.

Army vetting methods questioned after spy couple arrest

Army vetting methods questioned after spy couple arrest

The prime minister has defended the army's recruitment procedures following questions over two Russian Australians being charged with espionage offences.

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'Back off': PM blasts Russia over alleged spy couple

'Back off': PM blasts Russia over alleged spy couple

'Back off': PM blasts Russia over alleged spy couple

'Back off': PM blasts Russia over alleged spy couple

Anthony Albanese has slapped down Russian accusations Australia was fanning "anti-Russian paranoia" after two people were charged with espionage offences.

'No ongoing threat' as accused Russian spies remanded

'No ongoing threat' as accused Russian spies remanded

'No ongoing threat' as accused Russian spies remanded

'No ongoing threat' as accused Russian spies remanded

Australia's intelligence organisations have been backed by the prime minister after an army private and her husband were charged with espionage offences.

China-backed hackers blamed for espionage, data theft

China-backed hackers blamed for espionage, data theft

China-backed hackers blamed for espionage, data theft

China-backed hackers blamed for espionage, data theft

China has hit out at Australia over "groundless smears" after a state-sponsored group was accused of hacking attacks, renewing tensions between the nations.

Businessman facing spy charge to live with elderly mum

Businessman facing spy charge to live with elderly mum

Businessman facing spy charge to live with elderly mum

Businessman facing spy charge to live with elderly mum

A Bondi-based man accused of providing information to foreign agents in China has been granted bail while he waits almost a year to stand trial.

Assange release eases friction in Australia-US ties

Assange release eases friction in Australia-US ties

Assange release eases friction in Australia-US ties

Assange release eases friction in Australia-US ties

Less friction now that Julian Assange is free will help Australia's relationships with both the US and UK, a geopolitical expert says.

Spy charge facing Bondi businessman 'arguable': judge

Spy charge facing Bondi businessman 'arguable': judge

Spy charge facing Bondi businessman 'arguable': judge

Spy charge facing Bondi businessman 'arguable': judge

A judge has described the case against a Sydney businessman who allegedly fed non-classified information to foreign agents in China as "arguable".

Assange returns as US insists his actions risked lives

Assange returns as US insists his actions risked lives

Assange returns as US insists his actions risked lives

Assange returns as US insists his actions risked lives

Officials in Washington DC insist Julian Assange's actions put its agents at risk of harm while a US judge says no victim has been identified.

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Assange lands in Australia after US guilty plea

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has returned to Australia aboard a charter jet hours after pleading guilty to obtaining and publishing US military secrets.

Russia begins secret spying trial for US reporter

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has appeared in a Russian court as his trial for espionage begins behind closed doors.

Assange to land in Australia for first time since jail

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is set to arrive in Australia after clearing his last legal obstacle and securing his freedom.

Assange to be a free man after guilty plea in US court

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will head home to Australia after making a US plea deal to end his long legal saga over the publication of secret documents.

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China-based network pushed for Aust Sikh protests: Meta

Dozens of Facebook and Instagram accounts linked to China that encouraged Sikh protests in Australia have been deleted by social media giant Meta.

Foreign states spread New Caledonia 'misinformation'

Experts say some foreign states have used misinformation to exploit the recent unrest in neighbouring New Caledonia.

Spy chief scores new term as head of national agency

Mike Burgess has been re-appointed as the director general of ASIO and will lead the agency until 2029.

Chinese whispers: spy outs himself, gives little away

A defiant former Chinese spy has issued a rallying cry to protesters against the communist party's suppression of dissidents, saying their courage will prevail.

Foreign nations harming people in Australia: spy chief

The nation's spy chief is warning Australians to be conscious of espionage and foreign interference happening at unprecedented levels.

Court puts ex-top gun's extradition fate in A-G's hands

The wife of an ex-fighter pilot ruled eligible for US extradition has called for federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus to intervene in her husband's case.

Violent content needs whole-of-society action: ASIO

Young Australians affected by violent online content need help from all sectors of society, not just law enforcement and security, the national spy chief says.

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