The Sydney funnel-web spider—considered the world’s deadliest spider—has caused no deaths since 1981 thanks to effective anti-venom and first-aid protocols. This has transformed a once-lethal threat into a manageable medical emergency in Australia.

Big Horn County, Wyoming, is auctioning 16 vintage Cold War-era aircraft—including P-2 Neptune and C-119 Flying Boxcar fuselages—as scrap or museum pieces, with bids starting at $25. Buyers must arrange retrieval themselves.

US Army has introduced a new program that recognises qualified recruits with job-specific civilian certifications or training, enabling them to go into the service with modified training, and at a higher rank than their peers.

A significant number of USAF personnel were suspended recently, for controversial social media comments about the death of a conservative influencer. This is a timely reminder of Defence’s strict social media policy.

Australians are transitioning out of the workforce later in pursuit of home ownership and financial security in later life. This conflicts with traditional workforce models of younger workers refreshing workplaces.

Australia has received its first two AH-64E Apache attack helicopters at RAAF Base Townsville, marking a major leap in Army aviation capability, local industry participation, and sovereign defence readiness across Northern Australia.

Building friendships requires intentional openness, friendly body language, meaningful conversation, and follow-up interactions. There's always the risk of rejection, but it’s important to take small social risks to foster trust and connection, and long-term relationships.

While artificial intelligence presents ethical, safety, and societal challenges, most experts believe its risks can be managed through regulation, research, and responsible innovation—making extinction scenarios unlikely but vigilance essential.

Australia is the testing ground for new forms of information manipulation—where cyber tactics, disinformation, and influence campaigns merge to challenge national resilience and public trust across democratic systems. Disinformation targets critical-minerals and defence partnerships.

Expanding US Micronesian presence brings both protection and unease—communities welcome security partnerships, yet worry about sovereignty and being drawn into conflict. Palau is one of three remaining Pacific nations with Taiwanese diplomatic ties.