Australia spends record $52.7 billion on defence but gets poor returns due to bureaucracy and inefficiency. Expert analysis reveals shocking capability gaps despite massive budget increases.
Retired Major General Greg Melick's call for increased defence spending sparks political controversy as Labor faces criticism over military funding cuts and capability gaps.
PM Anthony Albanese chairs cabinet meeting in Perth, focusing on WA's critical minerals and defence industries. Key investments and policy decisions announced.
Japan formally voices security concerns to Australian Defence regarding South Korea's Hanwha bid for Austal. The move could impact regional defence partnerships.
Popular fishing and recreation activities will be banned at Garden Island as Australia establishes an AUKUS exclusion zone. Learn how this impacts local communities and national security.
Zoono Group leads ASX gainers with 178% surge after major packaging deals. ReNerve, Stealth Group and Havilah Resources also post strong gains amid market volatility. Discover this week's top performers.
DroneShield defends $70 million share sell-off by CEO and directors that stunned investors, sending the anti-drone company's stock plunging over 30%. Learn the full story.
Fremantle's Greenroom Robotics partners with UK's SubSea Craft to develop autonomous vessels for AUKUS nations, enhancing maritime security and defence technology.
Japanese government expresses national security concerns as South Korea's Hanwha Group bids for Australian shipbuilder Austal. What this means for regional defence.
Former defence chief Chris Barrie warns Australia's fossil fuel approvals undermine regional stability, creating unprecedented climate migration and security threats.
A Newcastle councillor expresses shock over $106,000 spent on Astra Aerolab community survey while social grants remain unfunded. Read the full debate.
Retired Major General Greg Melick demands Albanese government significantly increase defence funding, warning Australia remains unprepared for potential conflicts in the volatile Indo-Pacific region.
Townsville honours its fallen soldiers in a moving Remembrance Day ceremony at Jezzine Barracks. Community gathers to pay respects and remember the ultimate sacrifice.
A Far North Queensland widow finds hope as bipartisan funding commitment ensures the future of Legacy House, providing crucial support for defence force families.
Discover which ASX-listed companies delivered explosive growth this week, from mineral explorers to tech innovators making waves in Australian markets.
Norwegian defence giant Kongsberg is establishing a major office hub in Newcastle's Honeysuckle precinct for its $850 million missile program, creating hundreds of jobs and boosting the Hunter region's defence capabilities.
ASX-listed PacGold achieves remarkable exploration success, hitting gold mineralization in every drill hole at their Queensland target, signalling potential major discovery.
The Australian War Memorial's $500m redevelopment has claimed the nation's highest architecture award, the Sir Zelman Cowen Award, despite facing significant public criticism and heritage concerns.
Novo Resources hits spectacular high-grade gold at its never-before-drilled Talga Talga prospect in NSW, with rock chips showing visible gold and assays revealing bonanza-grade results up to 113g/t.
Disturbing new figures show sexual assault claims within the Australian Defence Force have jumped by one-third, with insiders warning the crisis demands urgent action and cultural reform.
Exclusive details reveal the Department of Defence's quarter-billion dollar property deal in Canberra, securing long-term office space at Brindabella Park with significant taxpayer investment.
Australian security experts warn of growing space terrorism risks as our nation becomes increasingly dependent on vulnerable satellite technology for everything from banking to defence.
Perth's fly-in fly-out workers are swapping mining for defence jobs, attracted by competitive salaries and more engaging work in Western Australia's growing defence sector.
ASX-listed PacGold has officially commenced gold production at its promising Alice River project in South Australia, marking a significant milestone for the emerging miner and the state's resources sector.
ASX-listed TMK Energy achieves breakthrough monthly gas flow at Snow Leopard Project, marking a pivotal moment for Mongolia's energy sector and company growth.
The Australian Department of Defence is embarking on a significant relocation, moving hundreds of public service staff to a new state-of-the-art office facility at Brindabella Park in Canberra's airport precinct.
Dozens of pro-Palestine protesters have forced their way into a major defence exhibition in Sydney, targeting companies they claim are supplying weapons to Israel amid the ongoing Gaza conflict.
Australian pharmaceutical giant Mayne Pharma faces investor backlash as its controversial US licensing agreement continues to dominate trading, creating clear winners and losers on the ASX.
Get the latest on South Australia's business landscape, from booming wine exports to major defence developments and infrastructure projects shaping the state's economy.
Western Australian shipbuilder Austal takes control of design work for the Australian Army's troubled Landing Craft project, aiming to get the critical $2 billion defence program back on track after significant delays and budget concerns.