Man charged with six firearm offences in Port Stephens
A 25-year-old man faces multiple firearm charges after police responded to an alarm in Nelson Bay. Unsecured weapons were allegedly found. Read the full details.
A 25-year-old man faces multiple firearm charges after police responded to an alarm in Nelson Bay. Unsecured weapons were allegedly found. Read the full details.
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has handed down its final report. Chair Nick Kaldas describes a feeling of relief, not triumph, and urges the government to act swiftly on its recommendations.
A major volunteer-run concert in Goolwa, featuring Daryl Braithwaite to support businesses hit by algal bloom, risks a significant loss due to poor ticket sales. Organisers plead for community support.
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.
Former defence intelligence officer Professor Clive Williams outlines the ten key security and defence trends that could impact Australia in 2026, from great power rivalry to climate change.
The Cook Government defends the timeline for tougher vape and tobacco laws as police raid a Bunbury store and investigate a suspicious fire. Critics demand faster action.
A 29-year-old man faces 16 charges after detectives found two rifles and numerous 3D-printed firearm components in a Lake Macquarie garage. Read the latest on this police investigation.
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.
Potentially deadly algal blooms have been detected at multiple South Australian beaches. Authorities issue an urgent warning to dog owners to keep pets away from the water. Learn which locations are affected and the critical symptoms to watch for.
Join a journey through South Fremantle's vibrant South Terrace. Discover dog-friendly breweries, unique boutiques like Ginger Morris, and finish with a dip at South Beach. Plan your visit today.
Australia has quietly transferred a non-refundable $1.5 billion to the United States as an AUKUS down payment. Explore the details and strategic implications of this major defence investment.
WA Police have seized firearms, ammunition, and drugs from a Nollamara property as part of a targeted operation to combat crime in Perth's northern suburbs. Read the full details.
WA Police have seized firearms and a large quantity of drugs in a Nollamara raid, charging two people. The operation targeted high-harm offenders in the Mirrabooka district.
Melbourne socialite Brynne Edelsten is charged with drug trafficking after police allegedly found commercial quantities of meth, ketamine, and a date rape drug in her Fitzroy home. She was granted bail under strict conditions.
Oliver and Charlotte are South Australia's favourite baby names for 2025. Discover the full list of trending and classic choices for boys and girls.
The US and Ukraine will hold crucial security consultations in January 2025, focusing on long-term defence support. Read the latest on this pivotal geopolitical development.
Civilian staff at the Department of Defence have lodged a record number of workers' compensation claims, with over half linked to psychological stress. Read the full analysis of the APS mental health crisis.
Shadow Defence Minister Andrew Hastie faces a critical career decision. Should he stay in the portfolio or move on? Explore the political stakes and his future.
Exclusive: Defence officials secretly considered a European alternative to the highly-touted Henderson shipyard in WA, raising doubts about its future and the promised jobs boom. Read the full investigation.
WA Police are investigating if a ram-raid at Kabul Cafe in Perth is connected to the escalating tobacco wars. The incident involved a stolen ute and a stolen car. Read the latest.
A 39-year-old Geraldton man is due in court after allegedly using a stolen car to ram-raid a Beechboro cafe on Christmas morning, then fleeing police. Read the full details.
A Perth man faces court after police allegedly found terrorist flags, firearms, and a bomb-making shopping list in his home following online posts praising the Bondi attack. Read the full details.
Property owners near Townsville successfully defended their homes from a dangerous bushfire thanks to a pre-prepared fire management plan. See how preparation made the difference.
A Japanese company central to Australia's $10 billion Hunter-class frigate program is embroiled in a major fraud scandal. Get the full details on the investigation and its potential impact on the critical defence project.
A South Australian couple's wild theory about a meteorite hitting their new Tesla has been debunked by museum experts. Discover the strange details of the Augusta Highway incident.
The Department of Defence has been convicted and fined $188,000 for failing to manage psychosocial risks, leading to a worker's death at RAAF Base Williamtown. Read the full details.
Australian Defence Force personnel from Townsville's Lavarack Barracks faced court for serious offences including assault and dangerous driving in 2025. Read the full report.
Australian shipbuilder Austal secures a massive $1.03 billion contract to build landing craft for the Army in Henderson, WA, boosting local manufacturing and jobs. Read the full story.
A Canberra resident criticises a UNSW report advocating 30km/h speed limits, demanding hard data on accident reduction. Plus, letters on gambling ads, defence procurement, and more.