Tom Sear

Danger Close

A new Australian film tells the story of one of the most iconic battles of the Vietnam war - but the film repeats disputed facts and interpretations.

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Nation states are covertly working against each other on the very same digital platforms they use to collaborate in areas such as trade and manufacturing.

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For many, an attempted hack on Australian political parties seems to have come out of the blue. But cyber measures targeting Australian government infrastructure are the 'new normal'.

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Chinese-language social media platforms in Australia are increasingly a focus for local political parties.

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While recent attention has been focused on Russia’s efforts to influence American politics, new analysis suggests Australia has also been a target – and continues to be a target – of covert foreign influence.

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The hashtag #LestWeForget will be shared millions of times today and fields of pixelated poppies will bloom across social media, writes Tom Sear.