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Location for nuclear subs base 'close to a decade' away as selection process rebooted

All potential options for an east-coast nuclear submarine base will be back on the table as the federal government moves to restart the selection process.

ABC News · May 3, 2023

PFAS-affected landowners in Wagga Wagga still waiting for compensation from Defence

Greg Semple believes the toxic chemicals from a nearby Royal Australian Air Force base are behind the total collapse of his hatchery, but he still hasn't received any word about whether he will be compensated.

ABC News · Apr 21, 2023

East coast nuclear submarine base decision likely to be made after next federal election

Senior Labor figures say a decision on where to put a future submarine base on Australia's east coast is unlikely to be made until after the next federal election.

ABC News · Apr 3, 2023

Research investigates airborne PFAS pollution in Williamtown

Researchers are using the Williamtown Red Zone to study how perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances can travel in the air.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 19, 2022

"As many times as needed": Thistlethwaite vows to find PFAS solution

Matt Thistlethwaite has vowed to return to Williamtown as "many times as needed" to achieve a long term solution to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination that has plagued the community for the past seven years.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 16, 2022

Thistlethwaite seeks a path forward from PFAS mess

Assistant Defence Minister Matt Thistlethwaite will return to the Hunter on Wednesday in an effort to progress a long-term solution to the impacts of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances pollution.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 15, 2022

‘One of our own’: Australia plans referendum on monarchy

The vote, to test Australia’s interest in a republic, will follow the referendum on an Indigenous voice to Parliament.

Al Jazeera · Nov 10, 2022

Ransomware hackers hit Australian defence communications platform

Hackers have targeted a communications platform used by Australian military personnel and defence staff with a ransomware attack, authorities said on Monday, as the country battles a recent spike in cyberattacks across businesses.

Reuters · Oct 31, 2022

Minister apologises to Red Zone residents for seven years of inaction on PFAS

Assistant defence minister Matt Thistlethwaite has apologised to the Williamtown Red Zone residents for the treatment they experienced at the hands of previous governments.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 10, 2022

Peter FitzSimons to step down as ARM chair as Abetz attacks republic campaign’s ‘elitism’

The author and journalist says his exit will pave the way for younger, more diverse voices

The Guardian - AU · Oct 1, 2022