Richard Marles says the government has received the Pentagon's much-anticipated review into the $368 billion AUKUS submarine pact, declaring Washington is "fully supportive" of the deal.
Australia to provide Ukraine with $95m funding boost
Australia will provide an additional $95 million in military assistance to Ukraine and slap a fresh round of sanctions on ships believed to be part of Moscow's so-called "shadow fleet".
Coalition has 'no confidence' social media ban will work under Labor
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley says Australia's social media ban will not work under Labor, as the federal government rejects YouTube's claim it will make kids "less safe".
Government considers offloading retiring Tiger helicopters to Ukraine
As the United States attempts to broker a peace deal at the Kremlin in Moscow, it is expected a significant funding boost from Canberra to aid Ukraine's war efforts is imminent.
Lemon8 and Yope put on notice as social media age ban targets
Social media platforms Lemon8 and Yope are put on notice about age limit laws as both apps surge in popularity ahead of a ban for under 16s.
Three deaths related to asbestos exposure at former ABC site
Staff at the former ABC studios in Elsternwick were exposed to asbestos over an extended period.
Optus reveals nearly half a million phones may be unable to dial Triple Zero
The figure has been provided to a Senate estimates hearing, where the media regulator appeared on Tuesday.
Satellite images show scale of China's Philippine Sea flotilla
Private firm Starboard Maritime Intelligence says it has used satellite technology to track down the People's Liberation Army Navy task group.
New details of ADF sexual violence probe revealed
Minister Matt Keogh is addressing the National Press Club a year after the government responded to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.
Scathing review finds government appointments often 'look like nepotism'
A report into government appointments to boards savages the system, which it says too often allows governments to award friends or pick candidates for political purposes, eroding trust with the public.
Government drops AI 'mandatory guardrails', reveals road map on data centres
The federal government's long-awaited National AI Plan will seek to accelerate the growth of artificial intelligence in Australia, and largely leverage existing laws to protect against its worst harms.
Government unveils Department of Defence overhauls amid delays, blowouts
Three groups within Defence will be rolled into one entity as part of a sweeping restructure of the department.
Sensitive parliament communications handed to contractor without security clearance
The team of a contractor that was the victim of a Russia-linked hack did not have the necessary security clearance when it received thousands of sensitive communications between politicians and parliamentary staff, in a mistake the department has now conceded.
Grid 'not ready' for coal plant's closure as AEMO warns of blackout risk
The energy grid is not ready for the closure of the Eraring coal plant, the energy operator has warned, raising the threat of widespread blackouts in eastern Australia.
Smart cars used as 'weapons' by domestic violence abusers
A new eSafety advisory warns Australians about technology-facilitated abuse and provides advice on how to protect themselves from it.
Tech companies advised to label AI-generated content
With AI deepfakes causing confusion and harm online, the federal government tells tech developers that AI content should be clearly labelled, ahead of a National AI Plan due to be released.
Albanese and Labor are at their zenith. What a difference a year makes
It is hard to imagine a better end to the prime minister's year than this one, but realists in government know Labor can't continue to ride the wave.
Coalition floats stronger 'values' test for migrants
Sussan Ley says migration tensions in Australia are not the fault of migrants, but a stronger "Australian values" test for those seeking to move here could form part of the Coalition's coming migration policy.
One question jumps to the front as Albanese ties the knot
The two months preceding a wedding are notoriously hazardous. But consider the two months Anthony Albanese has just had.
Anthony Albanese marries Jodie Haydon in private ceremony at The Lodge
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese marries his partner Jodie Haydon in a private ceremony at his official Canberra residence, after details of the wedding were kept top secret.
Barnaby Joyce's kingmaker says he left voters behind in 'act of treason'
The MP's resignation from the Nationals surprised no one, but drew ire from members of the party. Those on the ground in his electorate have a more mixed view.