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Navy veteran left 'broken' after treatment by military

An inquiry into defence suicide has been told how the military heightened the anguish of a former navy diver over the death of his brother by his own hand.

AAP · Mar 6, 2024

Defence's data base for sexual offences not 'reliable'

Defence lacks an integrated data set for sexual misconduct, meaning it is unable to properly respond and prevent the issue, a royal commission has been told.

AAP · Mar 4, 2024

Data fed in from drones, ships and subs provide a Harman wake-up call

New Navy assets will generate huge amounts of data.

The Canberra Times · Mar 2, 2024

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ADF chief unaware Fijian officer handed senior Australian army role was accused of torture, parliament told

Angus Campbell tells parliament recently appointed brigade deputy commander Penioni (Ben) Naliva is entitled to presumption of innocence

The Guardian - AU · Feb 14, 2024

Defence understaffed and sliding further backwards

The Australian Defence Force is thousands of people short of its employment targets and the problem is only getting worse.

AAP · Feb 14, 2024

Defence chief unaware of commander's torture allegation

A Fijian colonel facing torture allegations was appointed to oversee 3000 Australian troops, without the knowledge of the defence force chief.

AAP · Feb 13, 2024

ADF joins US, Japan military exercise for first time

Military co-operation between Australia, the United States and Japan has been bolstered by defence force personnel joining Exercise Keen Edge in the Pacific.

AAP · Feb 2, 2024

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Kirrily downgraded to tropical low as tens of thousands without power – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2024

Australia to manufacture missiles from next year

Australia will start domestic guided weapons manufacturing from next year after the Albanese government signed a multi-million dollar contract.

AAP · Jan 16, 2024

PM flags consideration of dedicated force for natural disaster responses amid climate crisis

On recent floods in Victoria and Queensland, Albanese said Australian defence force was a vital asset but that future recovery mitigation may need a re-think

The Guardian - AU · Jan 9, 2024

Palau president welcomes ADF foreign soldier push

The leader of Palau has welcomed a proposal allowing foreign citizens to join the ADF as a good step forward, but says its residents have to be supported.

AAP · Jan 7, 2024

Australia adds firepower to Ukraine military training

Another 90 Australian soldiers will fly to the UK as part of the latest round of efforts to train Ukraine's military in its fight against Russia's invasion.

AAP · Jan 7, 2024

Troops charge in for $50K bonus to stick with army life

About 85 per cent of eligible Defence personnel have signed on for a $50,00 bonus to stay in uniform for another three years, the minister says.

AAP · Jan 3, 2024

Queensland weather: ADF personnel deployed to south-east amid life-threatening flood warnings

Disaster recovery minister urges caution as up to 350mm of rain expected in ‘very dangerous forecast’ for south-east of state

The Guardian - AU · Jan 2, 2024

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Newcastle Herald · Jan 1, 2024

Time for apathetic Australia to change

Letters and Short Takes: Time for apathetic Australia to change

AAP · Dec 23, 2023

Leaders wish Australians a safe and Merry Christmas

The prime minister and opposition leader have wished Australians a Merry Christmas and expressed their gratitude to those giving up their day to help others.

AAP · Dec 20, 2023

Town overcomes setbacks to welcome flood evacuees

Cooktown was one of the worst hit by record rainfall caused by Tropical Cyclone Jasper but locals still welcomed evacuees from a flood-hit Aboriginal community.

The Guardian - AU · Dec 20, 2023

Red Sea crisis: why the Albanese government said no to the United States’ warship request

The reason Anthony Albanese cited for declining sounds very familiar. Almost like the Coalition said much the same thing

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The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2023

Defence force deployed to north Queensland flood zones as thousands remain without power and supplies run low

Rain is finally easing, but emergency alerts remain for parts of the state’s far north, with communities from Cooktown to Innisfail cut off by record flood waters

The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2023

December rainfall records smashed – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2023

Afternoon Update: ADF to help FNQ flood rescue; dodgy agents fined for underquoting; and how to pick a panettone

Defence force personnel deployed in region as Barron River catchment records 2,200mm of rain in last week, causing spill of flood water

Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2023

Five key issues at stake in the DR Congo’s crucial election

Here’s what’s at stake as millions go to vote this December in Africa’s second-largest country by size.

The Conversation · Dec 7, 2023

Terror in Uganda: what's driving the Islamic State-linked rebels

The Islamic State Central Africa Province recently attacked and killed two foreign tourists and a citizen in a Ugandan nature park. Located in the country’s west near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Queen Elizabeth National Park is about 400km from the Ugandan capital Kampala.

The Guardian - US · Nov 30, 2023

Idaho asks supreme court to decide on law penalizing abortion providers

At issue is a court ruling that the state’s abortion ban conflicts with government rules mandating the provision of emergency care

AAP · Nov 30, 2023

Domestic violence 'incompatible' with Defence values

A new strategy will seek to stop family domestic violence within the Defence community and help personnel and their loved ones respond to the scourge.

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