National security
Accused Russian-born spy allegedly worked for WA cleaning company that bragged of ‘government building’ access
Social media posts reveal Kira Korolev worked for a WA cleaning company that boasted of working in government buildings.
- Hannah Murphy
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- Opinion
- Opinion
Australia needs a new China strategy: America’s promised pivot to Asia is unlikely
The United States cannot disentangle itself from the Middle East – and that has big consequences for our defence planning.
- Stuart Rollo
- Opinion
- Opinion
As China prepares to invade Taiwan, a reality check: sitting on the sidelines won’t help us
Australia must prepare. China attacking Taiwan is not inevitable, but if it happens, it will become a wide-ranging Indo-Pacific conflict.
- Jennifer Parker
- Exclusive
- Tony Burke
Australian members of Terrorgram white supremacist network face 25 years’ jail
The online group, which has been referenced in the manifestos of several terrorists around the world, will be listed as a terrorist organisation.
- Olivia Ireland
- Opinion
- Editorial
What’s the alternative? The many AUKUS questions the PM must answer
With news the United States is reviewing AUKUS, fundamental questions – both old and new – have surfaced about the merits of the $368 billion submarine deal. The Albanese government must confront them.
- The Age's View
- Opinion
- Defence
‘Progressive patriot’ prime minister faces his call to arms
With political chaos in the US, and mounting belligerence in our region, Anthony Albanese must weigh opportunity against risk to keep Australia safe.
- Peter Hartcher
‘We want it in Australian hands’: Albanese cool on US bid to buy Darwin Port
The prime minister also downplayed the prospect of joining any international effort to impose sanctions on Israeli politicians.
- Matthew Knott
Academic who fled Cambodia for Australia was on Hun Sen’s payroll
Melbourne Uni made him a fellow. He posed for a photo with a soon-to-be federal minister, and was considered a hero. But it wasn’t the full picture.
- Zach Hope
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- Australia votes
‘Private intel’: Inside the far-right group disrupting the election
They came asking politicians “reasonable questions”, but they’re really working with a network of extreme-right agitators.
- Sherryn Groch
Hegseth shared Yemen attack plans in second Signal chat with wife, brother
The existence of a second chat in which the US defence secretary shared highly sensitive military information is the latest development that has put his judgment under scrutiny.
- Greg Jaffe, Eric Schmitt and Maggie Haberman
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