Virtual Camp for Killers

Just before Christmas, Norwegian scientists surfing the internet stumbled across a 42-page document that made chilling reading.

A strategy for ridding Iraq of the US and its allies, it was written by Islamic extremists.

Spain was the weakest link in the Coalition, the document detailed. Two or three "painful strikes" in the lead-up to its national elections and the country could crumble.   more > >

Britain Links JI to Spain Bombs

Links between Jemaah Islamiah, the Terror Group responsible for the Bali bombings, and the Madrid train bombers are being investigated by British Police.

If confirmed, the news would add credence to claims by Terror experts that the Madrid bombers may have trained in JI-linked Terrorist camps in central Indonesia.   more > >

Defence to Receive $Aus 54.4m

The RAAF will buy two new Boeing 737 airborne early warning aircraft worth $Aus 326 million as the centrepiece of Defence spending in the Budget.

Defence Minister Robert Hill said the RAAF would now be able to field a fleet of six of the advanced aircraft.

Senator Hill said the two extra planes would provide 50% more capability for surveillance across Australia and its sea approaches for an outlay equivalent to 10% of the original $Aus 3 billion contract price.   more > >

$Aus 750m to Fight Terrorism Threat

Protecting the home land from Terrorism is a major focus of the Budget.

Money is to be spent on everything from spy agencies to securing medical supplies and armoured cars for VIPs.

More than $Aus 750 million will be spent over five years, and across 10 Government Departments.

A total of $Aus 84.8 million will be devoted to securing the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne in 2006, including $Aus 28.3 million for Defence.   more > >

Hostage 'Beheaded on Video'

A video posted on an Islamic Militant website shows a group affiliated with al-Qaeda beheading an American civilian in Iraq, saying the death was revenge for the treatment of Iraqi prisoners by US soldiers.

The video showed five men wearing headscarves and black ski masks, standing over a bound man in an orange jumpsuit - similar to a prisoner's uniform - who identified himself as Nick Berg, a communications businessman whose body was found near a highway overpass in Baghdad on Saturday.   more > >

ASIO Identifies 300 Potential Terror Targets

Counter-Terrorism Police have identified almost 300 sites in NSW that are potential Terrorist targets, with Port Botany regarded as a potential gateway for Terror attack.

A failure to meet international Counter-Terrorism security standards could result in Australia being shunned by its trading partners.

ASIO has been recruited to help audit 67 of the 280 sites. A report on their security-upgrade needs is due by the end of May.   more > >

Costello Speaks at Christian Conference

Treasurer Peter Costello will speak at a Pentecostal celebration organised by Christian group Catch The Fire Ministries, the first group to be tried (unsuccessfully) for inciting religious hatred under Victorian Anti-Vilification laws.

Islamic groups fear that Mr Costello's appearance at the function could be seen as an endorsement of the group's stated Anti-Muslim views. In line with its religious basis, the group has described Mosques as "Satan's strongholds" and rather insightfully called Islam "the enemy".   more > >

Visiting Aussie Landmarks? You're Being Watched

Earlier this year, Melbourne retained its position, with Vancouver and Vienna, as the best city in the world.

A low crime rate and a high level of culture were some of the reasons Melbourne was called "the most liveable city" - as was the lack of Terrorism.   more > >

Al-Sadr's Aide: Keep Captured Female Soldiers as Sex Slaves

A senior aide of radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr told worshippers during a Friday sermon in southern Iraq that anyone capturing a female Coalition soldier can keep her as a sex slave.

The aide, Sheik Abdul-Sattar al-Bahadli, also called on supporters to launch Jihad, or Holy War, against British troops in this southern city.   more > >

Chechen Bomb Makers in Australia

Chechen Terrorists could be at work in Australia, helping Islamic bomb makers perfect their skills.

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation is investigating whether explosive experts from Chechnya have crept into the nation to help locally based Terrorist cells.   more > >