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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.

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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

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.

Assange lands in Australia after US guilty plea

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

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.

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Assange to land in Australia for first time since jail

Assange to land in Australia for first time since jail

Assange to land in Australia for first time since jail

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

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

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

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.

China-based network pushed for Aust Sikh protests: Meta

China-based network pushed for Aust Sikh protests: Meta

China-based network pushed for Aust Sikh protests: Meta

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'

Foreign states spread New Caledonia 'misinformation'

Foreign states spread New Caledonia 'misinformation'

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

Spy chief scores new term as head of national agency

Spy chief scores new term as head of national agency

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

Chinese whispers: spy outs himself, gives little away

Chinese whispers: spy outs himself, gives little away

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

Foreign nations harming people in Australia: spy chief

Foreign nations harming people in Australia: spy chief

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.

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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.

Renewed calls to drop case as Assange appeal permitted

A UK court has ruled WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can appeal against extradition to the US on espionage charges.

N Korea condemns UK, Australia and NZ for surveillance

North Korea has called out the UK, Canada, Germany, New Zealand and Australia to immediately stop their "blatant military intervention in the Asia-Pacific".

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Defence chief rejects China's helicopter spy claim

Australia's defence force chief has defended the actions of a navy helicopter that China launched flares against and then accused of spying.

Australia-India ties defended despite spy revelations

Australia has defended its relationship with India after revelations spies targeted public servants and people with access to secret defence technology.

Chinese spying trial locked in for Sydney businessman

A Sydney businessman has formally pleaded not guilty to charges relating to alleged Chinese espionage dating back to the COVID-19 lockdown period.

Encryption hampering terror probes: security heads

The heads of ASIO and the federal police have warned an expansion of encryption services on social media could impact terrorism investigations.

NZ calls out China-backed cyber attack on parliament

China remains a "very good friend", New Zealand's intelligence minister says, despite a Beijing-backed cyber attack on the NZ parliament and MPs.

Spies targeting journalists, intelligence chief warns

Giving journalists greater carve-outs in secrecy laws regarding the disclosure of secret information could threaten national security, the spy chief warns.

Twist in businessman's fight against spying allegation

An Australian businessman accused of feeding information to Chinese spies will face trial after pleading not guilty to reckless foreign interference.

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