Australia can’t ignore security and economic costs of not having civil defence

Australia’s escalating geostrategic threats demand more than military might. They require a resilient, united and proactive civil defence framework. The Defence Strategic Review says, ‘Defence must be the force of last resort for domestic aid to...

Logistics is the Achilles’ heel of China deterrence

In any conflict with China, America’s most critical vulnerability wouldn’t be its destroyers, stealth bombers, or submarines. It would be the unglamorous network of ships, aircraft, and supply depots that keep them fighting. Logistics — the bridge...

Giant Crocodile Brought to Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo, Upsetting Indigenous and Conservation Groups By Desiree Anello

NEED TO KNOW Old Faithful, a giant crocodile made famous by the late Steve Irwin, has been relocated to the Australia Zoo from a Far North Queensland watering hole for public safety reasons Traditional owners expressed they were “very upset” by...

Your Winter of Australian Golf: Plan an Unforgettable Trip

Australia's Sandbelt offers some of the best golf experiences in the world, particularly in Victoria where iconic venues like Royal Melbourne await. With Rory McIlroy's upcoming participation in the Australian Open set for December, there’s...

A third of Australian households are going hungry

“Right now, it’s cheaper for many food producers to throw away perfectly good food, rather than donate it. This is madness when millions of Australians are going without meals,” Tink said. The proposed changes could deliver enough food for the...

Princess Anne's Australia tour: Where you can see the Princess Royal when she arrives later this week

The Princess Royal will visit Australia this week for a series of engagements across several capital cities. Buckingham Palace has shared new details of Princess Anne's tour, which will begin on Saturday. The four-day visit is the first to...

Blue waters ahead in Papua New Guinea for multinational shipping firm

A Blue Water Shipping chartered vessel operating at Newmont’s Lihir project in New Ireland Province, with Sanambiet and Mali islands in the background. Credit: Blue Water Shipping The opportunities to serve Papua New Guinea’s resources sector were...

Anduril Launches Production of Ghost Shark for Australian Navy

SYDNEY, Australia — Anduril has officially opened a new factory in Sydney to produce its Ghost Shark Extra Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (XL-AUV) for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The announcement was made during the factory’s launch,...

Anduril Opens State-of-the Art Ghost Shark Factory in Sydney, Australia

Company Updates Posted On Nov 04, 2025 Just seven weeks after the Royal Australian Navy awarded a A$1.7 billion Program of Record, Anduril officially opened its new, state-of-the-art Ghost Shark manufacturing facility in Sydney. The...

The hidden productivity revolution brewing in Australian social enterprises

Across Australia, social enterprises are demonstrating that inclusive employment isn’t just socially responsible, it’s economically smart. Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities, Treasury and Employment Andrew Leigh. Source: SmartCompany...

AYK Energy Installs New Batteries on Svitzer Hybrid Tugs in Australia

Chris Kruger, founder of AYK Energy. Image Credit: AYK Marine battery maker AYK Energy has completed a battery replacement project for four Svitzer hybrid tugs operating at Chevron's Gorgon LNG terminal in Western Australia. The new AYK battery...

Is Australia Boosting China’s Nuclear & Hypersonic Missile Program By Supplying “Key Mineral” Zirconium?

Australia, a close ally of the United States that has been arming itself against potential security threats from China, is purportedly supplying Beijing with a critical mineral necessary for its hypersonic and nuclear program. Chinese companies...

Australian Export Awards small business finalists revealed

The finalists for the Small Business category of the 63rd Australian Export Awards have been announced, with the winner to be revealed at a ceremony in Canberra on November 26. The finalists for the awards, presented by Austrade, include...

How South Korea’s Hanwha expands Australian defense programs via Geelong hub

Hanwha Defence Australia is using its Geelong Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence to speed Redback IFV and AS9 Huntsman programs while broadening into exports and partnerships, with batches already in-country for testing and integration. The...

Australian trio launches 360-degree security for sensitive logistics

BRISBANE, Tuesday, 4 November 2025 – Australian specialist AI security and compliance provider ORCA Opti, together with pharmaceutical transport logistics experts DNH Logistics and Aurora Materials, creators of a next-generation secure tagging...

Australian Government supporting Air T’s bid to acquire Rex

Dept of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications The Albanese Government is delivering on its commitment to support a successful sale of Rex. Today, the Government is announcing the details of the financing that it will...

Guarantee of Origin Scheme Powers Australia’s Green Hydrogen Future

Australia has rolled out its Guarantee of Origin Scheme. Think of it as a voluntary stamp of approval to show exactly how green your hydrogen is, thanks to electrolysis. It’s a big deal for the government’s Future Made in Australia plan, capping...

Australian pet food reaching more homes through CIIE

As the China International Import Expo (CIIE) opens its doors again, Australian pet brand Talentail, now joining for the third year in a row, brings a touch of Australian love to Shanghai. Thanks to free trade agreements and smoother logistics,...

Australian travellers warned as cyclone Kalmaegi threatens Southeast Asia

Australians planning holidays or already travelling in Southeast Asia are being urged to stay alert as a powerful storm system barrels toward the region. Tropical Cyclone Kalmaegi, known locally in the Philippines as Tino, is forecast to hit...

Australia: New Tasmanian Economic Strategy to Boost Digital Innovation

Tasmania has announced the launch of a new Economic Diversification and Investment Strategy. The initiative, a central component of the Tasmanian Government’s broader Economic Statement, aims to outline a long-term blueprint for innovation-driven...