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Henderson Defence Precinct's industrial landscape and shipbuilding infrastructure in Western Australia.

Australia's Defence Industry Needs Urgent Institutional Reforms

Western Australia's unique blend of industrial strengths, including critical minerals reserves, advanced maritime industries, and major energy infrastructure, makes it a crucial player in national defence - but can its potential be unlocked with effective institutional reforms? The future of Defence West hangs in the balance, threatening to either bridge the gap between state industry and national defence priorities or become just another layer of red tape.

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Rows of computer servers and storage racks in a brightly-lit data center interior.

Data Centers Emerge as Prime Targets in Cyber Warfare

In today's digital age, data centers have become a high-stakes battleground in cyber warfare, with modern economies, militaries, and corporations relying heavily on digital infrastructure to stay competitive and operational. A recent attack in the Middle East that took out cloud data centers served as a wake-up call, highlighting a critical vulnerability that could have far-reaching consequences.

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