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Families on the frontline of veterans' wellbeing battle

The families of defence force members and veterans are on the frontline of the fight to turn around poor health and wellbeing outcomes for servicemen and women.

AAP · Oct 29, 2025

Fight goes on as defence suicide reforms slowly kick in

Advocates for an inquiry into defence and veteran suicide are cautiously optimistic about the direction of reforms almost a year after findings were made.

AAP · Sep 3, 2025

After years of backsliding, the ADF is growing again. What’s behind the recruitment uptick?

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has been facing a recruitment crisis for years. A lack of young people wanting to join has prompted a variety of responses from the force, including opening eligibility to some foreigners.

The Conversation · Aug 5, 2025

Crowds Join Anzac Day Services For Australia, New Zealand Forces

Crowds of Australians and New Zealanders gathered just before dawn on Friday to observe solemn Anzac Day ceremonies, but one service was briefly interrupted by booing -- with a local politician blaming a "known neo-Nazi".

International Business Times · Apr 25, 2025

Hecklers Who Booed During ANZAC Day Dawn Service Condemned After ‘Disgraceful’ Act

One of the hecklers is reportedly a "known neo-Nazi".

Pedestrian.tv · Apr 24, 2025

Coalition cuts to public service jobs could push out social service payment wait times by months, Labor says

Exclusive: Katy Gallagher says ‘if Peter Dutton cuts, you will pay’ as Albanese government analysis shows opposition pledge would mean worsened services

The Guardian - AU · Mar 27, 2025

War veteran paints his way out of a dark place

A war veteran who turned to art to manage his trauma now hopes to make a career out of his passion, and will paint a mural for a veterans support group.

AAP · Jan 14, 2025

Australian Defence Force to recruit Five Eyes personnel

More overseas citizens will soon be able to enlist in Australia's Defence Force as the government relaxes eligibility requirements to boost numbers.

AAP · Dec 30, 2024

National body to head clean-up of 'forever chemicals'

Eighteen recommendations from a review of contamination from "forever chemicals" near three defence bases have been agreed to by the federal government.

AAP · Dec 5, 2024

'We're not happy': shocking defence data released

As Defence struggles with recruitment and retention issues, a workplace survey shows worrying statistics with a number of military personnel looking to quit.

AAP · Sep 20, 2024