Australia to announce more Ukraine aid at NATO summit
Further support for Ukraine is set to be announced at a key NATO summit as Kyiv calls for aid after a Russian missile barrage struck a children's hospital.
Further support for Ukraine is set to be announced at a key NATO summit as Kyiv calls for aid after a Russian missile barrage struck a children's hospital.
Defence Minister Richard Marles has described a meeting with his Chinese counterpart as "frank" after he raised unprofessional and unsafe conduct from Beijing.
Defence Minister Richard Marles will use a major speech to call on China to put greater pressure on Russia to end its invasion of Ukraine.
Australia's defence force chief has defended the actions of a navy helicopter that China launched flares against and then accused of spying.
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he has ordered the repatriation of Chinese police officers.
Cold water has been poured on claims a Donald Trump presidency would threaten Australia's acquisition of nuclear powered submarines.
Australia is contending with a backed up US production line for its nuclear-powered submarine while the government works to put in place safeguards at home.
National security legislation designed to crack down on secrets leaking could lead to the unintended consequence of scaring the world's brightest minds away.
A spy ring specifically targeted politicians, academics and students while others had tried to hurt dissidents in Australia, the nation's top spy has revealed.
An overhaul of the navy's combat fleet will make it the most lethal in history, its chief says, but concerns remain about its capability in the short term.
The prime minister has accused the opposition of undermining Australia's border protection regime after the arrival of an asylum seeker boat in WA.
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Australian government officials have confirmed they are developing guidelines for solar equipment after warnings about potential security vulnerabilities.
Black Hawk helicopters from the United States have been expedited after the early grounding of the Taipan fleet left a hole in the army's capability.
Australia's government remains in constant communication with Papua New Guinea and has received requests for assistance after deadly rioting and civil unrest.
The US is closer to selling nuclear-powered submarines to Australia after key legislation cleared a major hurdle, the development labelled a "significant step".
The US will sell nuclear-powered submarines to Australia after key legislation cleared a final hurdle in Washington.
Superior climate and energy policies have become a vote winner as well as an economic and security imperative, British High Commissioner Vicki Treadell says.
The Australian Defence Force will continue to help train Ukrainian soldiers in the UK in a bid to bolster Kyiv's ability to defend itself against Russia.
A deal that paves the way for US legislation to pass and enable the sale of nuclear-powered submarines to Australia has been welcomed.
The Commonwealth will be able to apply to strip the citizenship of convicted terrorists if they are dual Australian nationals after new laws passed parliament.
Papua New Guinea's minister of state Justin Tkatchenko says Australian police officers 'can help us out considerably' under a new security deal.
Serious offenders recently released from immigration detention are now subject to preventative detention measures after laws passed federal parliament.
Top ministers are assuring the Jewish community it remains safe in Australia and have condemned anti-Semitism after Israel issued a travel alert.
A security agreement and a road map spanning greater co-operation in the Pacific have been unveiled by France and Australia.
The worst offenders recently released from immigration detention could soon be locked up again with the government pushing for new laws to pass this week.
Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil is hoping to pass laws that would see the worst offenders recently released from immigration detention locked up again.
Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil is hoping to pass laws that would see the worst offenders recently released from immigration detention locked up again.
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Australia has had one of the world's biggest rises in cyber attacks against government agencies, with a report showing criminals are pursuing official sources.
The reasons David McBride leaked information revealing alleged war crimes have been questioned, but a secret document has shone a light on his decision.
A cyber strategy focused on protecting small and medium businesses against an increasing number of attacks has been released by the federal government.
Anthony Albanese has backed a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, just as the brokered deal was set back with the release of hostages delayed.