OPINION

Australia’s energy security has re-emerged as a central issue in public debate, as developments in the Middle East create uncertainty in global markets and put pressure on fuel prices. Within this context, the proposal by the Page Research Centre for full national…

March 25 is not only a National Day anniversary. It is a condensation of historical memory, collective identity and continuous reminder that freedom is not given but is won and maintained with continuous struggle. From the Revolution of 1821 to modern Greece, the message remains stable: the…

Australians are often told that wars in the Middle East are distant events — tragic and dangerous but far removed from daily life on the other side of the world. The escalating confrontation involving Iran is already proving otherwise. What is unfolding in the…

Australia’s involvement in the Middle East conflict is no longer theoretical. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed that Australian Defence Force (ADF) assets are being deployed to the Gulf region to assist allied nations in protecting themselves from Iranian attacks. Among the…

The possible return of 11 Australian women linked to ISIS and their 23 children from camps in northern Syria has evolved into a major political and social issue. Reports that most may resettle in Victoria, with roughly one-third heading to New South…

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s blunt warning that ISIS-linked families would “face the full force of the law” if they returned to Australia reflects a political reality: national security remains a red-line issue for voters. With reports that 11 families of women and…