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New AUKUS project to develop unmanned undersea vehicles

New AUKUS project to develop unmanned undersea vehicles

A new AUKUS project to ‌develop ‌unmanned ⁠undersea vehicles has been announced by the US Secretary of Defence ‌Pete Hegseth.

Australia's digital 'arteries' vulnerable to attack

Australia's digital 'arteries' vulnerable to attack

Australia's digital 'arteries' vulnerable to attack

Australia's digital 'arteries' vulnerable to attack

Disruption to the underwater cables connecting Australia to the world could be devastating, the defence minister has warned a major Asian security summit

Flotilla activists take evidence to international court

Flotilla activists take evidence to international court

Flotilla activists take evidence to international court

Flotilla activists take evidence to international court

Australian members of a global Gaza aid flotilla are taking allegations of brutal treatment at the hands of Israeli forces to the International Criminal Court.

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Angus Taylor draws 'battle lines' in key party address

Angus Taylor draws 'battle lines' in key party address

Liberals leader Angus Taylor has declared his party the only one capable of replacing the Labor government during a key federal council meeting address.

US Democrats say Bondi didn't answer Epstein questions

US Democrats say Bondi didn't answer Epstein questions

Democratic lawmakers say ex-US attorney general Pam Bondi has not answered questions about President Donald Trump's role in releasing files on Jeffrey Epstein.

Calls to change corruption body's 'secretive' culture

Calls to change corruption body's 'secretive' culture

A top lawyer has called for an overhaul of the anti-corruption commission's recruitment and culture following Paul Brereton's resignation.

Australia digs at China's low-key showing at Asia forum

Australia digs at China's low-key showing at Asia forum

For ⁠the second year running, China's Defence Minister Dong Jun has skipped the three-day ‌Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.

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'Spiritual malaise': Tony Abbott's Liberal rallying cry

'Spiritual malaise': Tony Abbott's Liberal rallying cry

'Spiritual malaise': Tony Abbott's Liberal rallying cry

'Spiritual malaise': Tony Abbott's Liberal rallying cry

Tony Abbott has returned to the political spotlight in a senior Liberal Party role, claiming the nation is drifting backwards amid a "spiritual malaise".

Hungry data centres could break energy records by 2040

Hungry data centres could break energy records by 2040

Hungry data centres could break energy records by 2040

Hungry data centres could break energy records by 2040

Australia needs to regulate data centres urgently amid predictions the artificial intelligence hubs will strain the nation's electricity grid.

'Not loved out there': senator blasts airline bosses

'Not loved out there': senator blasts airline bosses

'Not loved out there': senator blasts airline bosses

'Not loved out there': senator blasts airline bosses

One airline is holding more than $90 million in customer money from cancelled travel during the COVID-19 pandemic.

AI risks deepening divide between investors and workers

AI risks deepening divide between investors and workers

AI risks deepening divide between investors and workers

AI risks deepening divide between investors and workers

The rise of AI could result in a higher share of Australia's economic pie going to people who own assets rather than those who work for a living.

'I take accountability': top advisory firm leader quits

'I take accountability': top advisory firm leader quits

'I take accountability': top advisory firm leader quits

'I take accountability': top advisory firm leader quits

The head of KPMG Australia has resigned after the corporate regulator publicly confirmed in real time it is probing registered company auditors at the firm.

Cargo ship secured for national emergency fleet

Cargo ship secured for national emergency fleet

Cargo ship secured for national emergency fleet

Cargo ship secured for national emergency fleet

A cargo ship able to transport fertiliser and emergency equipment will be the first of 12 vessels to make up a strategic fleet.

'Vested interests' protest against housing tax changes

'Vested interests' protest against housing tax changes

'Vested interests' protest against housing tax changes

'Vested interests' protest against housing tax changes

The property industry is challenging the government's modelling on the impact the federal budget will have on renters and housing supply.

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Corruption watchdog resignation chance for a 'reset'

The attorney-general has flagged changes could be on the cards for the National Anti-Corruption Commission after the early departure of its chief.

Counter-terror records hidden from anti-Semitism probe

Federal cabinet documents on funding for the nation's counter-terrorism agency will not be used in the royal commission on anti-Semitism.

Online spaces, social media speeding up radicalisation

Social media, gaming platforms and other internet spaces are increasing the speed of radicalisation, posing a significant threat to young Australians.

AFP defends Roberts-Smith arrest as media leak probed

The AFP has denied leaking details of alleged war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith's arrest to the media as it backed its prosecution of the former SAS soldier.

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Reuters executive confirmed as ABC's top news chief

The ABC has plucked a Reuters executive to take over as news director, hours after the broadcaster's managing director denied pushing out his predecessor.

Treasury chief defends Labor's beleaguered budget

Controversial budget changes would have cut the lifetime tax benefits for the top one per cent of earners by $400,000 if implemented in 2000, Treasury says.

US and Iran trade strikes as Trump denies Hormuz deal

US forces have carried out new defensive strikes on an Iranian military facility after downing several attack drones, according to American officials.

Bail bid by terror-accused 'ISIS bride' to be with kids

A woman linked to Islamic State who has been living in the community after returning to Australia will seek release on bail so she can care for her children.

'Huge mistake': how Howard spurred Boomer investors

The share of property investors older than 60 has more than doubled since the capital gains discount was introduced, Reserve Bank of Australia research shows.

'Atrocious incidents' known to detention centre bosses

The US company in charge of Villawood Detention Centre has been subject to management complaints, including regarding escapes, sexual assaults and fires.

Quarantine extended for passengers after virus outbreak

A group of Australians and a New Zealander caught up in a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship will now remain quarantined for 42 days.

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