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Taliban diplomacy necessary, but with strong conditions

Taliban diplomacy necessary, but with strong conditions

Australia should engage conditionally with the Taliban to ensure support for suffering Afghan citizens is prioritised while avoiding full legitimisation.

'Despicable': parties unite against One Nation attack

'Despicable': parties unite against One Nation attack

'Despicable': parties unite against One Nation attack

'Despicable': parties unite against One Nation attack

Political rivals are joining Liberal MP Andrew Hastie in rebuking One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, who is under mounting fire for labelling him a traitor.

'Come forward': ADF sexual violence inquiry plea

'Come forward': ADF sexual violence inquiry plea

'Come forward': ADF sexual violence inquiry plea

'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.

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Top secret: orders made in Ben Roberts-Smith case

Top secret: orders made in Ben Roberts-Smith case

More than 200 court orders have been made to protect top secret material being handled in the criminal proceedings of veteran SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith.

Largest RAN ship hosts marines for amphibious training

Largest RAN ship hosts marines for amphibious training

Australia's largest warship has hosted hundreds of US marines for amphibious training exercises at sea.

AUKUS deal slammed as 'one of worst policy decisions'

AUKUS deal slammed as 'one of worst policy decisions'

A former Labor foreign affairs minister has decried Australia's plan to acquire nuclear-powered submarines as a bad decision that will undermine security.

'Someone else's knife fight': AUKUS doubts resurface

'Someone else's knife fight': AUKUS doubts resurface

Australia should re-examine whether it needs a fleet of crewed submarines at all or could just rely on underwater drones, says Greens senator David Shoebridge.

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National security delays Ben Roberts-Smith prosecution

National security delays Ben Roberts-Smith prosecution

National security delays Ben Roberts-Smith prosecution

National security delays Ben Roberts-Smith prosecution

Accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith will have to wait months to see the full case against him as national security concerns loom large.

War crime accused soldier to attend paratrooper funeral

War crime accused soldier to attend paratrooper funeral

War crime accused soldier to attend paratrooper funeral

War crime accused soldier to attend paratrooper funeral

A former SAS soldier charged with war crimes will be allowed to attend the funeral of a fellow service member after having his bail conditions varied.

Fighter jets set to scramble for Top End war games

Fighter jets set to scramble for Top End war games

Fighter jets set to scramble for Top End war games

Fighter jets set to scramble for Top End war games

Residents of the Top End can expect high-speed aerial action and plenty of noise as fighter jet exercises ramp up for the dry season.

Afghanistan veteran dies in parachute training crash

Afghanistan veteran dies in parachute training crash

Afghanistan veteran dies in parachute training crash

Afghanistan veteran dies in parachute training crash

A highly-respected Special Forces sniper who went on multiple overseas deployments has died after colliding with a fellow paratrooper during an exercise.

'Biggest honour of my life': aviator's key Anzac speech

'Biggest honour of my life': aviator's key Anzac speech

'Biggest honour of my life': aviator's key Anzac speech

'Biggest honour of my life': aviator's key Anzac speech

Tens of thousands of people have paid their respects to Australia's servicemen and women in the nation's capital, as a trailblazing aviator gave a key speech.

Attacks on incoming female army chief 'despicable'

Attacks on incoming female army chief 'despicable'

Attacks on incoming female army chief 'despicable'

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.

Navy boss to navigate defence through choppy waters

Navy boss to navigate defence through choppy waters

Navy boss to navigate defence through choppy waters

Navy boss to navigate defence through choppy waters

The head of Australia's navy has been tapped to lead the country's entire defence force, with the controversial AUKUS deal just one of his many challenges.

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Indonesian UN peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon

A United Nations peacekeeper from Indonesia has been killed and three others have been injured after a projectile exploded near a southern Lebanese village.

Israel reports attack from Yemen as Iran war escalates

Pakistan is preparing to host talks aimed at ending the ‌latest conflict engulfing the Middle East as Iran and Israel continue to trade strikes.

Iran warns US over ground attack as Marines deployed

Pakistan is hosting talks with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt on ending the US-Israeli war on Iran as Tehran warns the US against a ground attack.

Australia needs 'speed' in face of global uncertainty

Australia and Germany will make it easier for troops to operate from each other's countries as the two nations look at deepening defence co-operation.

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Trump warns of more strikes on Iran's oil export hub

US President Donald Trump has warned of more strikes on Iran's Kharg Island as he pressures allies to send warships to help secure the Strait of Hormuz.

ADF sexual abuse class action 'not a test of loyalty'

The chief of the Australian Defence Force has reaffirmed his support for serving women to join a class action alleging sexual abuse and harassment.

Fighting erupts along disputed Thailand Cambodia border

Casualties have been reported in renewed fighting along the disputed border between Thailand and Cambodia with each accusing the other of breaching a ceasefire.

New arrivals should have 'Australian values': Ley

The opposition leader has given more details about her soon-to-be-released migration plan as she also prepares to outline major defence changes.

China Coast Guard sails into Japan-administered waters

Chinese Coast Guard ships have sailed through Japan-administered islands as tensions between the Asian neighbours escalate.

Deputy PM recasts Labor as 'the party of defence'

Red meat was thrown to Labor's party faithful in WA as the state was talked up as the future hub of Australia's defence strategy.

China's unsafe jet flare stirs safety, aggression fears

A flare shot from a Chinese fighter jet near an Australian military surveillance plane could have ended in a crash as tensions simmer in the region.

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