Australia strips medals from Afghanistan war commanders Defence minister cancels awards of small number of officers over alleged war crimes committed on their watch. Al Jazeera · Sep 12, 2024
Australian military officers to be stripped of honours after alleged war crimes under their command Government acts on longstanding recommendations from Brereton inquiry into ADF conduct in Afghanistan The Guardian - AU · Sep 11, 2024
Defence 'unaware' of sexual offenders within its ranks Sexual violence in the Australian Defence Force is "systemic", with an additional new inquiry recommended to investigate the scale of the issue. AAP · Sep 9, 2024
Commissioner condemns ‘failure of leadership’ in Australian defence force, urges greater focus on wellbeing of personnel After three years and more than 5,000 submissions, royal commission into veteran suicide hands down its full report. Here are its key points The Guardian - AU · Sep 9, 2024
‘Didn’t care enough’: here’s what the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide found After three years of investigations, the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has delivered its final report with 122 recommendations. The commission has carried much hope for veterans and their families – now we wait to see action. The Conversation · Sep 9, 2024
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,… The Conversation · Sep 3, 2024
“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 · Aug 29, 2024
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. AAP · Aug 28, 2024
Australian government to build strike missile factory at Newcastle Airport Norwegian firm Kongsberg will employ 100 people at the plant. Newcastle Herald · Aug 21, 2024
Hunter Defence Conference hears opposing views on national strategy Kevin Rudd says Australian companies will benefit from AUKUS. Newcastle Herald · Aug 21, 2024
ADFA trainees at forefront for nuclear sub careers Saturday's open day at ADFA drew 15,000 visitors. The Canberra Times · Aug 17, 2024
‘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’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 14, 2024
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 · Aug 9, 2024
Chevron may undo reproductive care Experts weigh in on our destabilized Supreme Court and how more than environmental regulation is being threatened Salon · Jul 26, 2024
Pedestrian.tv · Jul 12, 2024 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.
Top News · Jul 12, 2024 Australian Couple Charged With Espionage For Russian Authorities Russian-born Australian couple charged with espionage in Brisbane, accessing ADF material for national security interests.
The Conversation · Jul 12, 2024 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 · Jul 12, 2024 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 Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2024 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
AAP · Jul 10, 2024 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 · Jul 2, 2024 Greens oppose motion condemning War Memorial graffiti The Greens said the graffiti was freedom of speech.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 29, 2024 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 · Jun 21, 2024 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.
AAP · Jun 18, 2024 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.
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