Limited autonomy is proposed including a distinct state and nationality — while avoiding full independence, aiming to ease unrest and address long-standing concerns from Indigenous communities. French Parliament and New Caledonian referendum in 2026 approval needed.

Four F-35Bs will arrive at Nyutabaru Airbase this month (August). The four Short Take Off and Vertical Landing (STOVL) variant will be the first of 42 STOVL’s Japan has ordered, along with 105 F-35A aircraft.

Researchers have found that brief, regular breaks—such as five minutes every half hour—enhance concentration, reduce stress, and promote better long-term health, challenging outdated workplace cultures that value constant productivity over cognitive recovery.

Tone and timing can turn a solid point into a failed interaction—or vice versa. This article explains how mastering these two variables strengthens communication, builds trust, and avoids unnecessary conflict.

Tactical drones now account for about 70 per cent of damaged and destroyed Russian equipment. With mass production and experimentation, they have re-invented land warfare. Australia risks over-prioritising large, expensive defence projects. Local drone innovations underutilised.

The Lunar South Pole is believed to be rich in strategically valuable rare-earth materials. And, with China’s recent Chang’e 6 mission there, it’s a reminder of the looming challenges surrounding geopolitical competition in lunar space.

Houthi rebel attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, including drone and missile strikes, have disrupted global shipping routes. The article highlights escalating maritime threats and tensions in a critical global trade corridor.

Remote travel demands solid planning—appropriate gear, communication, and understanding your limits. Know your route, stick to it and register details with a trusted contact. Emergency beacons can save your life.

Australia risks severe vulnerabilities that undermine economic stability, national trust and long-term digital resilience without government, providers and users taking shared responsibility. Authoritarian states exploit weak online safeguards so strong audit and transparency required

A new documentary titled ‘Atomic Echoes: Untold Stories of World War II’ tells the stories of people who survived the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and sheds light on the enduring scars.