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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.

'ISIS bride' tried to board plane despite Australia ban

'ISIS bride' tried to board plane despite Australia ban

'ISIS bride' tried to board plane despite Australia ban

'ISIS bride' tried to board plane despite Australia ban

Despite an order barring her from entering Australia, a woman with links to Islamic State attempted to board a flight with others returning home.

Airport bomb scare over hot chocolate container find

Airport bomb scare over hot chocolate container find

Airport bomb scare over hot chocolate container find

Airport bomb scare over hot chocolate container find

An airport has reopened after being plunged into lockdown by the discovery of a suspicious item hidden within a hot chocolate container.

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Neo-Nazi group outlawed under anti-hate legislation

Neo-Nazi group outlawed under anti-hate legislation

A neo-Nazi group that advocates for a white Australia has been listed as a prohibited hate group after advice from the nation's domestic spy agency.

'Unprecedented': concerns over 24/7 patron surveillance

'Unprecedented': concerns over 24/7 patron surveillance

Privacy advocates and experts have raised concerns about a plan to allow police to watch hospitality patrons over a 24/7 live feed.

Slavery and terror group charges for 'ISIS brides'

Slavery and terror group charges for 'ISIS brides'

There have been chaotic scenes at Sydney and Melbourne airports as three Islamic State-linked women were arrested after arriving with their families from Syria.

‘Dumb, rich and insured’: hackers target Aussie firms

‘Dumb, rich and insured’: hackers target Aussie firms

Australian businesses are growing targets for online criminal gangs and an executive whose company was attacked warns it is hard to avoid.

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Australia seeks Fiji security deal despite China fears

Australia seeks Fiji security deal despite China fears

Australia seeks Fiji security deal despite China fears

Australia seeks Fiji security deal despite China fears

After a Beijing intervention stalled Australia's security pact with Vanuatu, ministers were in Fiji trying to secure a similar deal with the Pacific ally.

US tech giant claims $25b stake in Australian AI future

US tech giant claims $25b stake in Australian AI future

US tech giant claims $25b stake in Australian AI future

US tech giant claims $25b stake in Australian AI future

The nation's artificial intelligence industry will get a $25 billion-dollar boost, from data centres to workplace training, after a major company's bet big.

Australia to remain vigilant on gender equality policy

Australia to remain vigilant on gender equality policy

Australia to remain vigilant on gender equality policy

Australia to remain vigilant on gender equality policy

Australia's gender equality policies are being closely watched by other nations as experts say the focus must be on changing structures that fuel inequality.

Beef over EU deal boils over as security ties touted

Beef over EU deal boils over as security ties touted

Beef over EU deal boils over as security ties touted

Beef over EU deal boils over as security ties touted

A landmark free-trade deal with the European Union has riled meat farmers as the bloc's head stresses the continent's reliability in a time of instability.

Wars cause spike in security fears among young people

Wars cause spike in security fears among young people

Wars cause spike in security fears among young people

Wars cause spike in security fears among young people

A majority of Australians want the government to share more information about national security at a time of global crisis.

Australia warned to act fast on drone terror threat

Australia warned to act fast on drone terror threat

Australia warned to act fast on drone terror threat

Australia warned to act fast on drone terror threat

Drone-based terror attacks pose an increasing threat to Australia's national security and urgent action is needed, a report warns.

Prime minister evacuates residence over security scare

Prime minister evacuates residence over security scare

Prime minister evacuates residence over security scare

Prime minister evacuates residence over security scare

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was evacuated from The Lodge after a bomb threat, but police have cleared the area and say there's no public threat.

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UK PM Starmer urges closer defence ties with Europe

Keir Starmer is set to declare the Brexit years over for Britain as he signals the nation is ready to work with Europe to reduce NATO's dependence on the US.

Australia backs defence collaboration with Indonesia

Anthony Albanese wants greater Australian "integration" into defence infrastructure in Indonesia following the signing of a landmark security treaty.

PM resists Bondi beach terror attack royal commission

A retired intelligence chief will lead a review into the agency response to the Bondi attack but the opposition and Jewish groups want a royal commission.

Strong security pledge as Jewish families plead with PM

The NSW premier has heralded a new chapter in the state's security protocols and resources following a deadly anti-Semitic terrorist attack.

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Aussie travellers to give up socials crossing US border

Travelling to the United States without a visa will require Australians to give their social media accounts in the latest Trump move on American borders.

Not up to code: security flaws, bias in foreign AI tool

Companies should scrutinise the artificial intelligence technology they deploy, researchers have warned, after vulnerabilities were found in a Chinese tool.

Phone lockdown warning during Chinese chairman's visit

Politicians and their staff have been told to lock down their phones and shut their blinds while China's third-highest official visits Parliament House.

Australia and Indonesia deal won't bind nations in war

Australia's leaders remain circumspect about the terms of a security agreement with a key northern neighbour after finalising the deal with its president.

Trump heads for Tokyo royal welcome, eyes China deal

Defence will be high on the agenda when US President Donald Trump meets with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ahead of talks with China's President Xi.

Albanese adviser tapped for top national security post

One of Australia's major security agencies will have a woman lead the organisation for the first time in its history.

Spy agency points finger at common password habits

Australians are being warned to adopt better password habits for their personal and business use as the extent and cost of cyber crime is laid bare.

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