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Modern warfare on show in US ‘experimental event’

Australian soldiers were given a glimpse of the battlefield of the future, joining an exercise in the United States, where drones and uncrewed vehicles

29,000 accounts linked to fake job ads removed

A federal crackdown on employment scams has closed down more than 29,000 fake social media accounts in a seven-month blitz. Australian Competition and Consumer

Misleading energy bills cost consumers $65 million

Consumer group CHOICE has lodged it first “super complaint” to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), targeting energy retailers. In July

Federal Nationals split from Liberals

By Michelle Grattan The Nationals have broken the Coalition, for the first time in nearly four decades, because new Liberal leader Sussan Ley would not agree to their

Focus on community sport infrastructure

A first-of-it-type national plan is being developed to make grassroots sporting facilities more inclusive. Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Executive General Manager

More than 600 AFP officers kept candidates safe

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) responded to more than 50 reports of crime against candidates during the recent Federal election. AFP Commander Protection Operations

Record number of data breaches in 2024

Data breaches jumped 25 percent last year, with the largest number recorded since mandatory reporting requirements were put in place. Australian Privacy Commissioner

World-first project links Aussie F-35 simulators

Australia has become the first nation to launch an integrated virtual training platform that connects its Air Force pilots across the country. The Australian Department

Telcos reluctant to help customers in financial crisis

Telco customers continue to be crunched by the cost-of-living crisis with financial-based complaints to the ombudsman jumping by more than 70 percent in 12

Ley first female leader of federal Liberals

By Michelle Grattan The federal Liberal party has elected its first female leader, with Sussan Ley narrowly defeating Angus Taylor, 29-25. Ley, 63, who was deputy leader

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