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Anthony Albanese’s sweeping victory in the May 4 federal election was not just a political triumph — it was a clear statement of intent. Australian voters rejected the opposition’s platform and handed the Prime Minister a second, stronger mandate. The Labor government now appears…

As geopolitical tensions intensify in the Indo-Pacific, Australia’s ability to shape outcomes in its immediate neighbourhood is under growing scrutiny. Reports that Russia may have approached Indonesia to host long-range aircraft just 1,300 kilometres from Australia’s northern coast – even if denied – have sparked debate on…