Isurava Memorial site for ANZAC Day 2026.

Military History

Australians in the Kokoda Track Campaign 21 July to 16 November 1942

Port Moresby was vital to Allied operations in the Pacific and the Kokoda Track was the only overland route available. The campaign highlights the importance of preparation, reliable supply lines and sound decision-making under pressure.

HMAS Sydney II (D 48).

Military History

Men who didn't come home: HMAS Sydney, 1941

Sydney’s 1941 battle with the German raider Kormoran resulted in Australia’s worst naval disaster, killing all 645 aboard Sydney. The stories of sailors Burnett, Armstrong and Clark highlight the human cost of the tragedy.

Papua New Guinea headstones, Lae War Cemetery.

Military History

WWII digger's photos from old camera found in drawer decades later

Lloyd Davies served as a signalman with service including Egypt, Palestine, Syria, New Guinea and Borneo. Soldiers were prohibited from carrying cameras without permission during wartime so photographs captured buildings, landscapes and everyday life.

Ship

Strategic Influence

Indo-Pacific Quad ministers work on supply chains, denounce arbitrary export restrictions

Foreign ministers from the US, Australia, India and Japan pledged to strengthen supply chains, address critical mineral vulnerabilities, expand AI and semiconductor cooperation, and reinforce Indo-Pacific stability, while avoiding direct criticism of China.

KC-30A A2A refuelling Def Images

Air & Space Power

Resilient Reach: Redesigning Aerial Refueling for Contested Global Operations

The authors argue vulnerable bases and medium-range tankers could undermine air operations in contested theatres. They recommend hardened airfields, adaptive systems and long-range, high-offload aircraft to improve survivability, reach and operational efficiency.

What is ‘human composting’ – and how does it work?

NSW has legalised human composting, or ‘terramation’, which accelerates natural decomposition into nutrient-rich compost. As Australians seek greener alternatives to burial and cremation, debate continues over the environmental benefits and drawbacks of each post-death option.

Cyber

Any means necessary: Are courts safe in the digital age?

US federal courts have suffered cyber breaches exposing sealed case materials, highlighting risks in spyware litigation. A report argues that cybersecurity alone is insufficient and recommends combining technical safeguards and controlled access to sensitive evidence.

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Isurava Memorial site for ANZAC Day 2026.

Military History

Australians in the Kokoda Track Campaign 21 July to 16 November 1942

Port Moresby was vital to Allied operations in the Pacific and the Kokoda Track was the only overland route available. The campaign highlights the importance of preparation, reliable supply lines and sound decision-making under pressure.

Papua New Guinea headstones, Lae War Cemetery.

Military History

WWII digger's photos from old camera found in drawer decades later

Lloyd Davies served as a signalman with service including Egypt, Palestine, Syria, New Guinea and Borneo. Soldiers were prohibited from carrying cameras without permission during wartime so photographs captured buildings, landscapes and everyday life.

HMAS Sydney II (D 48).

Military History

Men who didn't come home: HMAS Sydney, 1941

Sydney’s 1941 battle with the German raider Kormoran resulted in Australia’s worst naval disaster, killing all 645 aboard Sydney. The stories of sailors Burnett, Armstrong and Clark highlight the human cost of the tragedy.

Ship

Strategic Influence

Indo-Pacific Quad ministers work on supply chains, denounce arbitrary export restrictions

Foreign ministers from the US, Australia, India and Japan pledged to strengthen supply chains, address critical mineral vulnerabilities, expand AI and semiconductor cooperation, and reinforce Indo-Pacific stability, while avoiding direct criticism of China.

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