US Military Strategy: Budget Dictates Deployments
A leading analyst argues US military power is constrained by financial reality, not just political will. Discover how money shapes global strategy. Read the full insight.
A leading analyst argues US military power is constrained by financial reality, not just political will. Discover how money shapes global strategy. Read the full insight.
The US Coast Guard has boarded and seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela's 'ghost fleet', escalating tensions with Moscow. Experts say the move asserts US maritime authority.
WA Police are investigating shocking anti-Semitic graffiti in Spearwood. Authorities vow to prosecute offenders under tough new laws. Read the latest.
WA Police have launched Operation Moorhead, targeting a youth gang in Perth's north. A 17-year-old has been charged with serious offences. Read the latest on the crackdown.
Europe's weak response to Trump's threats against Greenland and US actions in Venezuela risks NATO's collapse and emboldens Russia. Analysis by Australian academics.
Former CIA agent Mike Baker defends the Trump administration's foreign policy push on Greenland and Venezuela, framing it as a revival of the Monroe Doctrine. Read the full analysis.
NSW Maritime's 'Operation Cool Your Jets' targeted jet ski safety over the weekend. While Lake Illawarra saw checks, the Shoalhaven recorded high offence rates. Read the full safety rules.
Senior US figures defend the lawful capture of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro on narco-terrorism charges, dismissing fears of prolonged conflict and highlighting regional security aims. Read the full analysis.
Donald Trump's military operation to oust Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela is a high-stakes gamble with clear successes and looming risks. We analyse the action and what comes next for the region.
Protests erupt in major Australian cities as the US detains Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro. While some condemn the action, others celebrate the authoritarian leader's downfall. Get the full story.
The illegal seizure of Venezuela's president by the US, driven by oil interests, shatters international law and threatens global stability. Experts warn of a dangerous precedent.
President Trump's abduction of Venezuela's leader and military strikes mark a perilous shift in US foreign policy, with experts warning of global consequences. Read the full analysis.
Geelong locals rally against the US's controversial seizure of Venezuela and capture of its president. Get the full story on the local reaction and global implications.
WA Police issue a warning ahead of a planned unauthorised protest in Perth against the US military strike in Venezuela. Organisers have not sought a permit for the CBD rally.
Donald Trump warns of a second wave of strikes against Venezuela as President Nicolás Maduro prepares for a US court battle. Get the latest on the escalating tensions.
Newcastle and Hunter police conducted over 31,000 breath tests in a 17-day holiday crackdown. While no one died locally, 19 injury crashes occurred. Police warn of a concerning rise in drug-driving.
The US has reimposed oil sanctions on Venezuela, halting a six-month reprieve. We explain the impact on global oil prices, Maduro's regime, and what happens next for the crisis-hit nation.
Wollongong activists condemn US invasion of Venezuela and kidnapping of President Maduro, labelling it a war crime. They demand Australia withdraw from AUKUS and scrap plans for a Port Kembla nuclear submarine base.
Danish and Greenland leaders urge US President Trump to stop threats against the Arctic island, following the Venezuela operation. Read the latest on the escalating diplomatic row.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is in US custody after a daring Delta Force operation in Caracas. Experts warn the unprecedented arrest sets a dangerous global precedent. Read the full breakdown.
The Trump administration faces intense global scrutiny after capturing Venezuela's president. Australian leaders question motives and warn of dangerous precedent. Watch the video.
The world watches as Donald Trump's potential response to Nicolás Maduro's capture could reshape global politics. What happens next? Read our analysis.
A major NSW waterways safety operation found more than 20% of jet ski offences occurred at Lake Macquarie. Police urge riders to slow down and follow safety rules.
Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro is in US custody after a military operation. Experts urge Australia to forge its own strategic position, distinct from the US, as protests are planned across Australian cities.
Australia calls for a Venezuelan power transition reflecting the people's will after US military action captures President Maduro. Smartraveller issues urgent 'leave now' advice for Australians.
President Nicolas Maduro has been captured after a large-scale US attack on Venezuela's capital. Get the latest on the escalating conflict, the history of tensions, and what happens next.
Lake Macquarie police fined over 40 out-of-town visitors and made two arrests during a holiday crackdown on illegal fishing and anti-social behaviour on Swansea Bridge.
Thousands celebrated New Year's Eve on Newcastle's Foreshore as families and revellers shared hopes for travel and adventure in 2026. NSW Police ran a major operation amid health warnings about dangerous drugs.
A man in his 40s suffered serious facial injuries after being struck by a wayward firework at Stockton Beach on New Year's Eve. He was airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital in a stable condition.
Newcastle and Hunter residents welcomed 2026 with good behaviour, police report. No major incidents marred celebrations, in stark contrast to Sydney's arrests. Read the full report.