Australians fought and died here - now the Taliban is back
Asked whether Australian troops might have to return, Army boss says that is a question for the Turnbull government.
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David Wroe
David Wroe is national security correspondent for The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald in Canberra.
Islamic State issues chilling new threats against iconic sites
The latest Islamic State magazine has issued a vicious and detailed call to "lone wolf" followers to stab, shoot, poison and run over Australians at iconic places such as Bondi Beach and the MCG.
Chatty soldiers create potential security risk
Senior soldiers are urging a review of the Army's social media policy after "prolific" personal use of Facebook and other platforms by military personnel on a recent major exercise created potential security risks.
China's runways will allow bomber planes and missiles to hit Australia
Chinese bombers and missiles could threaten Australia from new artificial islands in the South China Sea, prompting calls for a missile defence shield.
Notorious Defence rape cases to go unsolved
A notorious group of rape cases at the Australian Defence Force Academy will remain unresolved after the government's defence abuse taskforce announced neither a Royal Commission nor an Australian Crime Commission probe will go ahead.
Australian forces to expand Islamic State strikes
Government sources claim the change does not affect the way Australia's so-called "rules of engagement" were structured to avoid civilian casualties.
Outgoing US ambassador says Americans should be forced to vote like Oz
Ambassador says Australians are "some of the most rational people on the planet" and the US could be stronger by adopting some Australian electoral practices.
Australian aid worker released after four-month Afghanistan ordeal
Australian aid worker Kerry Jane Wilson has been released unharmed after four months being held hostage in Afghanistan.
ASIO asks for detention powers without warrant from judge
ASIO has proposed scrapping the need for judge-approved warrants to detain and question Australians for up to a week without charge in terrorism investigations, in a watering down of safeguards that has alarmed lawyers and rights advocates.
Chinese ambassador seeks 'political trust'
China's new Ambassador has called for more "political mutual trust" with Australia and the two countries to resist "protectionism" in an apparent reference to the recent rejection of Chinese bids for power infrastructure.
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