Australia’s space sector is gaining momentum, with data-driven strategies and collaborative efforts driving mission success, as highlighted by recent advancements at the Australian Space Agency (ASA). Amid a rapidly evolving global space race, industry leaders emphasize the need for innovation and partnerships, while expressing concerns about bureaucratic hurdles under the[Read More…]

Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, the largest-ever joint military exercise between Australia and the United States, launched on 13 July 2025, showcasing unparalleled military coordination across 19 nations. Spanning from Christmas Island to the Coral Sea, this biennial event underscores a strong commitment to regional security and interoperability amid rising global[Read More…]

As Australia and the United States launch their largest joint military exercises, China is poised to closely watch the operations, raising concerns about regional security and intelligence gathering. Exercise Talisman Sabre, involving over 30,000 personnel from 19 nations, underscores the strengthening of Western alliances in the Indo-Pacific, a region increasingly[Read More…]

Queensland’s former Industrial Relations Minister, Grace Grace, has revealed she was advised by police to strengthen personal security due to perceived threats from the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU), spotlighting concerns about union intimidation under the Labor government’s watch. This revelation, tied to a recent CFMEU administrator’s[Read More…]

The United Nations (UN) has called for sweeping reforms in Australia’s Northern Territory (NT) policing after a coronial inquest into the 2019 fatal shooting of 19-year-old Indigenous man Kumanjayi Walker exposed deep-seated issues. The inquiry revealed troubling allegations of institutional racism and excessive force, prompting urgent demands for change to[Read More…]

France and Australia are back on solid footing when it comes to defense cooperation, following a sharp diplomatic rift in 2021 over a scrapped submarine deal. The French ambassador to Australia confirmed that the relationship, once strained, is now focused on mutual security interests, though the shadow of the abandoned[Read More…]

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has landed in Shanghai to kick off a six-day visit to China, aiming to confront President Xi Jinping on critical issues while promoting Australia as a prime tourism and investment destination. The trip, spanning Shanghai, Beijing, and Chengdu, prioritizes trade and economic ties but carries[Read More…]

The Australian Army’s 20th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery (RAA), is showcasing its cutting-edge RQ-21 Integrator Tactical Uncrewed Aerial System (TUAS) at Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, a major multinational military drill. This biennial exercise, running from July 13 to August 4, underscores Australia’s commitment to[Read More…]

The United States is pressing Australia to clarify its role in a potential conflict over Taiwan, as tensions with China escalate in the Indo-Pacific. Recent reports highlight the Pentagon’s push for Canberra to define its military contributions, a move that underscores the strategic importance of the Australia, New Zealand, United[Read More…]

A helicopter nearly identical to the retired Multi-Role Helicopter-90 (MRH-90) Taipan will take to the skies during the 2025 Talisman Sabre exercises, a biennial war game hosted by Australia and the United States. Following a tragic crash in 2023, Australia grounded its Taipan fleet, but New Zealand’s NH-90 helicopters, close[Read More…]