Falling veteran suicide rates remain far above average The effectiveness of support for veterans leaving the defence force will come under further scrutiny, as suicide rates remain higher than for other Aussies. AAP · Sep 21
Army in 'race against time' against manosphere's march Extreme online content means the government is running out of chances to reform the Australian Defence Force's culture, an inquiry has been told. AAP · Sep 21
'Come forward': ADF sexual violence inquiry plea A former high-profile senator revealed as the head of a military sexual violence inquiry is urging veterans and defence force personnel to share their stories. AAP · Sep 4
Our universities are failing our veterans. Here's how to fix it The skills in the service must be better recognised. The Canberra Times · Aug 23
Defence rejects cover-up claims on Taipan chopper crash Senior Australian Defence Force officers have rejected accusations the department has shifted blame over the Taipan helicopter crash that killed four soldiers. AAP · Aug 3
Forced out of Australia’s military due to his sexuality, David says an apology is ‘long overdue’ for veterans like him Exclusive: ADF personnel who were discriminated against for being LGBTQ+ are owed a national apology, federal government told The Guardian - AU · Jul 31
Blasts and brains: cutting-edge study of Aussie troops World-leading research will seek to monitor in real time the impact of repeated low-level blast exposure on the brains of Australian troops during training. AAP · Jul 30
Australians are more concerned about terrorism and cyberattacks than war: new research 2026 has been an unsettling year in terms of Australian security. It opened with the nation still reeling from its worst terrorist attack on home soil. This sense of insecurity has since been compounded by regional and global events, including the conflict in Iran and, more recently, the Chinese ballistic… The Conversation · Jul 20
How Does The Supreme Court Caption Cases? The briefs in the transgender sports cases were styled as "By next friend" but the Court captioned the case as "By her next friend." Reason · Jul 14
Revealed: Millions in US cash behind UK anti-abortion protest legal fights A US anti-abortion group with links to Donald Trump and the American evangelical right spent millions of dollars on legal action in the UK and… The National (Scotland) · Jun 24
Rebel attacks in eastern DRC kill 30 people and hamper Ebola response Islamic State-linked militia blamed for raids in North Kivu as governor says three patients with disease fled clinics The Guardian - UK · Jun 4
Australian troops find new base for Ukraine training Australia has trained thousands of Ukrainian soldiers in a UK-based operation, but now the ADF is shifting its focus closer to the front line. AAP · Jun 2
Fewer Migrants, Fewer Homeless The rare reported fall in the nation's homeless population is mostly the result of the ebbing migrant surge of 2023 and 2024. Reason · Jun 2
Alliance Defending Freedom Is Hiring A Senior Counsel I am happy to pass along this hiring notice from my friends at ADF: Alliance Defending Freedom is seeking Senior… The post Alliance Defending Freedom Is Hiring A Senior Counsel appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · May 28
The Conversation · May 25 Controversy-ridden NACC chief Paul Brereton quits two years short of his term’s end The National Anti-Corruption Commissioner, Paul Brereton, has quit, two years short of completing his five year term. His time in the job has been marked by repeated controversy.
AAP · May 24 Defence helps Pacific partners fight illegal fishing The Australian Defence Force is helping detect and deter illegal and unregulated fishing across the Southwest Pacific as part of a multinational crackdown.
The Guardian - AU · May 12 Chalmers delivers 2026 budget speech – as it happened This blog is now closed.
The Guardian - AU · May 12 Paratrooper dies after mid-air collision at Jervis Bay – the second training death in two years Defence department says another ADF soldier was injured on Monday evening, but didn’t require hospitalisation
AAP · Apr 28 Hells Angel denies pretending to be a former soldier A member of the Hells Angels motorcycle gang has pleaded not guilty after police alleged he falsely claimed to be a returned Australian veteran.
The Independent UK · Apr 24 US Army major in Virginia is charged with plotting to assist separatist fighters in Cameroon A U.S. Army major employed as a nurse on a military base near Washington, D.C., has been charged with conspiring to provide financial and tactical support to separatist fighters in his native Cameroon
The Independent UK · Apr 23 Parkrun and other sports bodies threatened with legal action over transgender inclusion Among the recipients of these letters are the Football Association of Wales, the Irish Football Association, Swim England, and British Gymnastics, in addition to parkrun
AAP · Apr 16 Defence strategy downplaying larger threat: ex-ADF head A former defence chief has warned the military's new strategy ignores some of the biggest threats facing the Australian Defence Force, despite a record spend.
The Conversation · Apr 16 The new National Defence Strategy feels written for a bygone era – and ignores the elephant in the room Sometimes new government strategies really aren’t newsworthy. The 2026 National Defence Strategy (NDS) is like that.
AAP · Apr 14 Attacks on incoming female army chief 'despicable' A minister has hit out at those spreading hate against the first woman to lead Australia's army, saying she was the most qualified candidate.
AAP · Apr 13 Eye-watering drone spend dismissed as 'window-dressing' Australia will spend up to $15 billion to beef up its drone capabilities over the next decade, but a defence expert has warned it won't go far enough.