Maritime expert fears Indian Ocean forgotten in Australia's defence strategy
26/05/2026 | 6 mins.
While Australia has been focused on shoring up its defence in the Pacific, the Indian Ocean - crucial to trade, energy and security - has been relatively neglected.
Changing Australia: Shaloo Singhal and transforming stroke care for women
26/05/2026 | 11 mins.
Meet the founder of a special stroke clinic for women.
Is Australia in the clear of a global energy shock?
26/05/2026 | 9 mins.
Markets are optimistic about an end to the conflict in the Middle East, with oil prices slightly easing in a hopeful sign for global consumers.
Parliament is debating proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme this week, with the government determined to curb the growth of the 50-billion-dollar program.
Government to overhaul work services system
26/05/2026 | 8 mins.
The Federal Employment Minister Amanda Rishworth will today unveil - what the government calls - the biggest shake-up to employment services in decades.
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