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.

Western Australia is facing its most intense flu season in nearly ten years, with rising hospitalisations and strain on healthcare services. The surge highlights the importance of timely vaccination and public health readiness.

PNG wants equal footing in regional partnerships—emphasising self-reliance, shared security, and development cooperation while remaining open to diverse partnerships. A condition of receiving a National Rugby League team is not signing a Chinese security pact.

Myanmar’s junta objects to Timor-Leste joining the Association of Southeast Asian Nations due to perceived interference in their internal affairs. Membership hinges on mastering quiet diplomacy—balancing principled foreign policy with cultural sensitivity and subtle negotiation.

Manipulating perception to influence enemy behaviour has helped shaped the course of history. These tactics, known as ‘psyops’, aim to unnerve the mind—demoralizing, confusing or coercing an enemy, without firing a shot.