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Friday, January 18, 2013

Australia's top secret sites uncovered by Google Earth


One of the world's biggest spy bases is located in the middle of Australia at Pine Gap
Australia's most secret sites are hidden well away from prying eyes, usually far from major population areas. But no one escapes the all-seeing eye of Google.

As Australian and British foreign and defence officials meet in Perth today to discuss stronger military ties, here's our virtual tour of Australia's most secret military and government sites.

ASIO, ACT (spy agency HQ)
The new Australian Security Intelligence Organisation HQ in Canberra will house Australia's national security service, responsible for protecting us from espionage, sabotage, attacks on the Australian defence system and terrorism. ASIO officers have similar powers to the UK's Security Service (M15), and do not carry guns.

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