Everyone is vulnerable to scams. Overconfidence and human psychology make us targets, but understanding persuasion techniques can help prevent financial loss and improve personal awareness of manipulation tactics. Scamwatch urges people to ‘Stop. Check. Protect’.

An undisclosed country should receive the weapon in around 18 months. Faster and cheaper ($1 per shot) than traditional missiles which can cost $500,000 each to destroy a $1000 drone. Complements, rather than replaces, missiles.

Upgrading Truscott Airbase could complement Darwin and RAAF Tindal. As a shared northern hub, it could link Defence, logistics, industry, and communities while ensuring the country remains adaptable to emerging regional and environmental challenges.

Piracy incidents in the Malacca and Singapore Straits have surged 83% this year, targeting bulk carriers with opportunistic but increasingly organised theft. Rising insecurity threatens regional trade routes critical for Australian exports and energy flows.

If a task leads to overthinking, procrastination, and emotional stress, it could be symptomatic of something blocking progress. Identifying and removing the problem can ease the emotional weight of the task, while maintaining an outcome.

The U.S. Air Force’s DASH 2 experiment demonstrated that human-machine teaming can significantly accelerate battle management decisions without replacing operator judgment. AI produced faster, more numerous, and comparably accurate recommendations.

The first treaty in more than 70 years deepens security ties, enabling joint defence commitments and stronger regional partnerships. Each country agrees to defend each other. 10,000 Papua New Guineans could serve with the ADF.

The global technology company has been appointed as mission systems integrator for StarFlight Australia’s Tasmanian helicopter emergency air services. Nova will integrate new technology into StarFlight’s fleet, to enhance critical search and rescue capabilities.

Forgiveness, defined as letting go of suffering rather than condoning wrongdoing, provides a pathway to personal freedom, self-empowerment, and improved well-being. Practicing forgiveness allows individuals to move beyond resentment, enhancing mental, spiritual, and physical health.

Construction workers in Hong Kong uncovered an unexploded 1,000-pound World War II bomb, prompting the evacuation of 6,000 residents. The find highlights enduring explosive hazards from past conflicts and the importance of rapid EOD response.