eSafety Commissioner loses injunction fight with X over Wakeley stabbing video
The Federal Court has chosen not to extend a temporary order for social media company X, formerly Twitter, to hide videos of a Sydney terrorist stabbing globally.
A spy for China's secret police is going public to reveal how people in Australia are targeted
A spy for one of the most feared and powerful arms of China’s intelligence apparatus is revealing his identity and operations overseas, including in Australia, as part of a Four Corners investigation.
China changes story on military confrontation, accuses Australia of spying
Beijing shifts its story on the latest confrontation between Chinese and Australian forces, claiming that one of its fighter jets intercepted an Australian helicopter because it was trying to spy on naval exercises in the Yellow Sea.
How to run a travel agency for the spooks inside the secretive Pine Gap spy base
She once organised holidays from inside the secretive Pine Gap spy base near Alice Springs, but 30 years later Helen Kilgariff knows one thing — she probably wouldn't be allowed to do it again.
Germany summons Russian envoy over alleged cyber spying
Germany claims Russian cyber espionage group APT 28, otherwise known as Fancy Bear, exploited a unknown vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook to compromise government email accounts as far back as 2022.
Dutton says foreign interference poses 'significant threat' to Australia amid recent Indian spies revelations
Peter Dutton says foreign interference poses a "significant threat" to Australia in the wake of revelations that Indian intelligence operatives were kicked out of the country in 2020.
At a wild Pine Gap protest in 1985, four blokes on bicycles stared down the US military
In the 1980s there was a series of huge protests at the secretive US military base Pine Gap. In one David and Goliath tale, a bloke called Bob Boughton and his mates would face off against one of the world's largest military planes … with their bikes.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers speaks on foreign investment reform
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is announcing a major change to Australia's foreign investment rules, aimed at protecting Australia's most critical industries.
Crowdfunding website defends hosting 'whites-only' farming community fundraiser
A government inquiry into right-wing extremism in Australia has revealed plans for a "whites-only" rural community in Victoria, and how combat clubs centred on brotherhood and self defence could be a front for neo-Nazi recruiters.
In a secluded desert valley lies the most secretive place in Australia, where the US eavesdrops on the world
In the 1960s Alice Springs saw an economic lifeline when America promised to build a space base on the edge of town. But once its bizarre, oversized golf ball-like structures were built, mysterious things started happening.
What we know about the bishop attacked at his Sydney church
A charismatic and controversial figure, he gained a significant online following during 2020 as an outspoken opponent of COVID-19 lockdowns and has given sermons criticising non-Christian religions.
Teenager accused of church attack received good behaviour bond for knife crime
The teenager who allegedly attacked a bishop at a church in Sydney was placed on a good behaviour bond after being convicted of a knife crime three months ago, the ABC can reveal.
Crowd's violent attack on police condemned as Sydney church stabbing declared 'terrorist incident'
Following a stabbing attack by a 16-year-old that left two injured, and a subsequent riot that injured two police officers and left dozens injured, state and federal politicians and faith leaders have joined together to stand against violence.
Israel shoots down most of Iran's 300 drones, saying it 'foiled' retaliatory attack — as it happened
Iran's mission to the United Nations warns the United States not to get involved and says its drone strike on Israel has concluded. Look back on the day's events.
What could Joe Biden's comments about Julian Assange mean?
An off-the-cuff remark by Joe Biden has taken the world by surprise and evoked hopes among the supporters of Julian Assange that the US President may be considering Australia's request to drop his prosecution. Here are five quick questions on the comments and how we got here.
Biden 'considering' dropping pursuit of Assange as US, Australia plan missile system with Japan
Joe Biden indicates the United States could abandon its prosecution of the Australian WikiLeaks founder ahead of revealing plans to develop an integrated missile defence system with Australia and Japan.
Investigation links mystery 'spy' illness to Russian intelligence
The Kremlin has dismissed a report that Russian military intelligence may be behind the mysterious "Havana syndrome" ailment that has afflicted US diplomats and spies globally.
Coalition calls for sanctions against China after Beijing accused of cyber espionage in US and UK
The Coalition is pressing the federal government to hit China with sanctions after Australia joined with the United States, the United Kingdom and New Zealand to accuse Beijing of orchestrating a sweeping campaign of cyber espionage.
China accused of orchestrating cyber espionage campaign affecting millions
US and British officials have filed charges, imposed sanctions, and called out Beijing over a sweeping cyber espionage campaign that allegedly hit millions of people and Foreign Minister Penny Wong has described as "malicious" and "unacceptable".
'No indication' US Justice Department wants to resolve Assange case, says lawyer
A lawyer for Julian Assange casts doubt on suggestions American prosecutors are considering downgrading the criminal charges against the detained WikiLeaks founder.
Australia and UK expected to strengthen military ties ahead of nuclear-powered submarine delivery
Visiting British ministers are expected to strengthen military ties by agreeing to work towards a new agreement, which the United Kingdom has only ever enacted with its NATO partners.
Coalition steps up calls to ban TikTok over links to China
TikTok is a "bad faith actor" and the social media app should be banned in Australia if its Chinese owner does not sell it, the Coalition's cybersecurity spokesperson says.
TikTok faces an ultimatum in the US: sell or get banned. But how did it get to here?
The US House of Representatives passes a bill that could spell the end of TikTok for US users. Here's what you need to know.
Russia is threatening Germany over a leaked call between military officials. What was said and how did it happen?
An audio recording of German military officers discussing the hypothetical use of Taurus missiles in Ukraine is leaked to Russian state media, embarrassing Germany and leading to accusations it was preparing for war.
Man who leaked Pentagon secrets about Ukraine war agrees to plea deal with at least 11 years' jail
US Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira has been in prison since April last year after leaking documents about the war in Ukraine and other national security secrets.