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Explainer: the governor-general is also commander-in-chief of the defence forces. What does this mean in practice?

Australia’s new Governor-General, Sam Mostyn, recently said that she does not fit the usual idea of a governor-general – especially the type of person we expect to see as the commander-in-chief of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). But those expectations are beginning to change, and Mostyn, from a military family,…

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“Iggy Pop told me he got a speeding ticket while pumping out the demo!” Asian Dub Foundation's Steve Chandrasonic on his band's collaborations with Iggy Pop, Sinéad O’Connor, Public Enemy's Chuck D, Stewart Lee, Primal Scream and more

Asian Dub Foundation guitarist Steve 'Chandrasonic' Savale gives Louder an exclusive track-by-track guide to 94-Now: Collaborations, a new album celebrating ADF's 30th anniversary

Louder

Challenge to act on 'tragedy' of defence suicides

Federal departments can't be trusted to solve military suicides alone and the government must intervene to stop the "crisis", Royal Commissioners warn.

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Australian government to build strike missile factory at Newcastle Airport

Norwegian firm Kongsberg will employ 100 people at the plant.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter Defence Conference hears opposing views on national strategy

Kevin Rudd says Australian companies will benefit from AUKUS.

Newcastle Herald

ADFA trainees at forefront for nuclear sub careers

Saturday's open day at ADFA drew 15,000 visitors.

The Canberra Times

‘Close association’ through army reserve prompted anti-corruption commissioner to recuse himself from robodebt referral

Exclusive: Paul Brereton delegated decision not to pursue investigation so as ‘to avoid any possible perception of a conflict of interest’

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Call to hold fire on sending in soldiers for disasters

A Senate inquiry has recommended reducing the reliance on defence troops after natural diasters, calling for a greater role for volunteers.

AAP

Chevron may undo reproductive care

Experts weigh in on our destabilized Supreme Court and how more than environmental regulation is being threatened

Salon

Brisbane Couple Charged With Espionage After Allegedly Trying To Send ADF Secrets To Russia

Kira and Igor Korolev have been arrested and charged for espionage after allegedly trying to share ADF secrets with Russia.

Pedestrian.tv

Australian Couple Charged With Espionage For Russian Authorities

Russian-born Australian couple charged with espionage in Brisbane, accessing ADF material for national security interests.

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A Russian-born ADF soldier and her husband have been charged with spying. What does this mean?

Yesterday morning, the Australian Federal Police arrested a Russian-born Australian couple for spying.

The Conversation

Australian army private and husband charged with allegedly spying for Russia

A 40-year-old private in the Australian army and her 62-year-old husband been arrested for allegedly spying for Russia.

The Conversation

Chinese navy destroyer and helicopter shadowed Australian warship during high-profile standoff, documents show

Exclusive: Australian helicopter was outside Chinese territorial waters when forced to manoeuvre to avoid fighter jet flares in ‘unsafe’ operation

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Boat-loving admiral becomes new defence chief

Vice Admiral David Johnston has become the new chief of the Australian Defence Force as the nation works to boost its naval and firepower.

The Canberra Times

Greens oppose motion condemning War Memorial graffiti

The Greens said the graffiti was freedom of speech.

The Guardian - AU

Defence probed 16 alleged links between personnel and extremism in two years

Exclusive: Documents reveal the ADF has conducted more than a dozen investigations into army and navy personnel since 2022

AAP

High workload worry before chopper crash, inquiry told

Pilots were concerned about taking on multiple roles leading to fatigue and distraction before a fatal army helicopter crash, an inquiry has been told.

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Crash-tragedy chopper hard to fly, pilot tells probe

The type of army helicopter that crashed and killed four servicemen was complex and overwhelming to fly, a pilot has told an inquiry into the tragedy.

Reason

The Ignored Aesthetic Standing Argument In FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine

The fauna that did not bark, the flora that did not bloom.

The Guardian - AU

The week in parliament: ‘ambassador’ Bill sets tongues wagging and a ministerial audition goes horribly wrong

Shorten reportedly approached to become French envoy, tensions on Gaza spill over, and Matt Keogh creates a government-size headache over military recruitment

AAP

ADF culture may put women off, defence chief admits

Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell says defence culture might deter female applicants from joining, amongst other factors.

AAP

Tower of death admin paperwork wins ADF art prize

A 3000-page pile of 'death admin' correspondence with the Department of Veterans' Affairs has won the 2024 Napier Waller Art Prize.

The Guardian - AU

Negative drug tests recorded for personnel who packed Jack Fitzgibbon parachute before deadly jump

Defence says it carries out random drug testing on an ongoing basis and investigations into Fitzgibbon’s death continue

The Guardian - AU

Australian soldiers ‘thrown under the bus’ over alleged Afghanistan war crimes, SAS body says

After report found senior officers should take some responsibility, Australian SAS Association chair says ‘finally’ the finger is being pointed at ministers and generals

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