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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.

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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.

UK PM Starmer urges closer defence ties with Europe

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

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

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.

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Strong security pledge as Jewish families plead with PM

Strong security pledge as Jewish families plead with PM

Strong security pledge as Jewish families plead with PM

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.

Aussie travellers to give up socials crossing US border

Aussie travellers to give up socials crossing US border

Aussie travellers to give up socials crossing US border

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

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

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

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

Phone lockdown warning during Chinese chairman's visit

Phone lockdown warning during Chinese chairman's visit

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 and Indonesia deal won't bind nations in war

Australia and Indonesia deal won't bind nations in war

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

Trump heads for Tokyo royal welcome, eyes China deal

Trump heads for Tokyo royal welcome, eyes China deal

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

Albanese adviser tapped for top national security post

Albanese adviser tapped for top national security post

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.

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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.

Australian police expecting more 'ISIS bride' arrivals

More Australians linked to the Islamic State are expected return home as the federal police monitor two women and six children who recently arrived.

PNG clears path to ink Australian mutual defence pact

A landmark security and defence agreement between Australia and Papua New Guinea has cleared a final major hurdle, paving the way for it to be inked imminently.

Australia cops it over Vanuatu's police deal with China

Vanuatu has issued a stinging clapback against Australia after a senior minister tried to play down concerns over the Pacific nation signing a pact with China.

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Vanuatu flags China policing deal after Australia snub

A Pacific island nation has revealed it wants to formalise a policing deal with China after a security pact with Australia was scuppered at the last minute.

Australia affirms Vanuatu support after treaty delayed

Australia will continue to engage with Vanuatu over the finer details of a major security and economic agreement after its signing was stalled over its wording.

Australia in the dark over China-Nauru development deal

Diplomats have defended Australia being in the dark on a $1 billion deal between Nauru and a Chinese company despite a security pact requiring consultation.

US National Guard troops in Washington to carry weapons

Some National Guard units patrolling Washington at the direction of US President Donald Trump have started carrying firearms.

'Great friends' Australia, NZ vow closer defence ties

Australia and New Zealand are chasing stronger military and economic ties, with the latter open to following its neighbour's lead on frigate procurement.

More 'infrastructure, not advisers' key to Pacific aid

Australia could boost support for Pacific climate change resilience and infrastructure by about $500 million by changing its aid strategy, a think tank says.

PM's China stance hailed by Taiwan despite criticisms

The prime minister used a six-day trip to China to signal a willingness to boost Australia's trading ties while balancing concerns over Beijing's aggression.

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