Australia ‘ill-prepared’ for looming danger: opposition
A coalition senator has used a major speech to call for more transparency to the public on military threats to Australia to justify increasing defence spending.
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Hollywood star Rebel Wilson is in the witness box giving evidence as her defamation fight with the young female star of her directorial debut film rolls on.
Meghan Quinn has been named the new secretary of the Department of Defence, replacing incoming ambassador to the US Greg Moriarty.
A former Virginia congressman has been chosen by Donald Trump to be the next American ambassador to Australia.
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Aussie travellers on the go as Asian airport hubs shine
Australians still have the travel bug, despite the uncertain geopolitical environment created by the Middle East crisis, according to our busiest airport.
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Police swoop on long-weekend drivers
Police issued dozens of fines and caught drink and drug drivers across Canberra and Jervis Bay over the Anzac long weekend.
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Union clean-up hit as ailing corruption fighter quits
The resignation of the administrator hand-picked to stamp out corruption in a construction union shows government efforts are failing, the opposition says.
Two servings of seafood a week could help to substantially lower the risk of developing some deadly diseases while boosting overall health, researchers say.
Road closures will affect traffic on Commonwealth Avenue this weekend as work continues on light rail Stage 2A.
Gender equality advocates are examining how to keep governments accountable to commitments for women and girls while pushing back against anti-rights movements.
At least one billion litres of new storage would be delivered under a coalition plan to shore up national fuel security and protect "Australians' way of life".
Australia is selling one of its most prized military vehicles to the Netherlands as the government also moves to shore up its own defence force.
Australia's only female prime minister will address a major gender-equality conference where attendees will discuss how to combat threats to women's rights.
More people are dying on Australia's roads every year, but the peak motoring body says plane crash-style investigations could lead to change.
Spy agencies are closely monitoring a group of ISIS-linked women and children who are trying to return to Australia from Syria.
A 43-year-old man has been charged after police allege he endangered young children by performing burnouts on motorbikes with them and failing to securely store a firearm.
Pauline Hanson and Matt Canavan have addressed an anti-immigration rally in Canberra, focusing on migration levels ahead of the Farrer by-election.
Here's HELEN MUSA's latest Arts in the City column, leading with news about The Whitlams.
Three men have been charged following a series of separate altercations around the city.
