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Bonus to stick with army helps Australia to stay ready

Bonus to stick with army helps Australia to stay ready

Bonuses will be expanded to more people in the Australian Defence Force in a bid to reduce the high turnover of personnel.

US election result a bigger picture for Australian ties

US election result a bigger picture for Australian ties

US election result a bigger picture for Australian ties

US election result a bigger picture for Australian ties

A new president won't change the US-Australia relationship but it could alter how other nations interact with Australia, a former ambassador says.

ABC apologises for extra gunshot sounds added to story

ABC apologises for extra gunshot sounds added to story

ABC apologises for extra gunshot sounds added to story

ABC apologises for extra gunshot sounds added to story

The ABC has apologised to Australian troops for inadvertently altering footage, but says a lack of civility in public discourse is damaging to journalists.

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Australia considers 'AUKUS visa' to help submarine deal

Australia considers 'AUKUS visa' to help submarine deal

US ambassador Caroline Kennedy has flagged an 'AUKUS visa' to move skilled workers between countries and help with the delivery of nuclear-powered subs.

Defence axes satellite program as threats outpace tech

Defence axes satellite program as threats outpace tech

Defence says threats have outpaced a satellite system intended for the ADF, but the opposition says cancellation of the space project 'devastates' capabilities.

Ukraine 'holding back' powerful Russian offensive

Ukraine 'holding back' powerful Russian offensive

The Ukraine war is entering its most dangerous phase as Moscow's forces advance, North Korea sends troops to Russia and there's no sign how it will all end.

Israeli forces snatch Lebanese sea captain

Israeli forces snatch Lebanese sea captain

Israel has detained a Lebanese sea captain who they claim is a senior Hezbollah operative.

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Israel kills senior Hamas leader, ceasefire hopes fade

Israel kills senior Hamas leader, ceasefire hopes fade

Israel kills senior Hamas leader, ceasefire hopes fade

Israel kills senior Hamas leader, ceasefire hopes fade

The Israeli military says it killed one of the last senior Hamas officials in Gaza as scores of people were reported dead after strikes in the coastal strip.

Right wing surges, abortion resonating as US poll heats

Right wing surges, abortion resonating as US poll heats

Right wing surges, abortion resonating as US poll heats

Right wing surges, abortion resonating as US poll heats

Australia's political class appear stressed about US defence and trade relationships if Donald Trump scoops the presidency, which could also fire up the right.

US flags extra military assistance to Ukraine

US flags extra military assistance to Ukraine

US flags extra military assistance to Ukraine

US flags extra military assistance to Ukraine

The Pentagon says it is sending an additional $425 million ($A648 million) in military assistance to Ukraine.

Ukraine mulls impact of US presidential election

Ukraine mulls impact of US presidential election

Ukraine mulls impact of US presidential election

Ukraine mulls impact of US presidential election

For many Ukrainians there are down sides to having either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump in the White House.

Retrial ordered for soldier jailed over barracks rape

Retrial ordered for soldier jailed over barracks rape

Retrial ordered for soldier jailed over barracks rape

Retrial ordered for soldier jailed over barracks rape

A soldier jailed for sexual assault and rape has successfully appealed his convictions, with the court finding there was a miscarriage of justice.

Australia moves missile build onshore as supply dries

Australia moves missile build onshore as supply dries

Australia moves missile build onshore as supply dries

Australia moves missile build onshore as supply dries

The proliferation of long-range strike missiles and firepower is forcing Australia to respond by bolstering its own stockpiles as concerns persist about supply.

Black Hawks swoop in show of new aerial capability

Black Hawks swoop in show of new aerial capability

Black Hawks swoop in show of new aerial capability

Black Hawks swoop in show of new aerial capability

A dozen of Australia's new Black Hawk helicopters will be ready for use by the end of the year in what's being hailed as a major defence force upgrade.

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NATO confirms North Korea sent troops to join Russia

NATO has confirmed that North Korean troops have been sent to Russia to aid in its war against Ukraine and some have been deployed in Russia’s Kursk region.

Israeli strikes kill 22 in northern Gaza, officials say

Palestinian medical officials say the latest Israeli strikes on northern Gaza have killed at least 22 people, mostly women and children.

Russian forces advance toward strategic city

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns North Korean troops are poised to be deployed by Russia as enemy forces close in on the strategic city of Pokrovsk.

Israeli strike kills journalists in southern Lebanon

Journalists have been killed by an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says there is urgency for a diplomatic resolution.

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Energy plan to protect Aussie war-fighting capabilities

"Practical and sensible" action on climate change is part of the military's mission under new plans for phasing in alternative energy use and sovereign sources.

Putin does not deny reports about North Korea troops

President Vladimir Putin has not denied claims that North Korea has sent troops to Russia.

Australia lands $7b deal for missile and air defence

Australia has struck a new agreement with the US to bolster its air and missile defences, as tensions rise in the Indo-Pacific.

Israel strike kills 73 Palestinians in northern Gaza

Israeli bombardments in Gaza have killed at least 73 people and a siege around three hospitals has tightened.

Australia provided support for US air strikes on Yemen

American B-2 stealth bomber strikes on underground weapons storage facilities in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen received support from Australia.

Test pilot warned of death charges over chopper safety

A test pilot was "laughed at" for raising concerns over unacceptable safety risks with the Taipan army helicopter, an inquiry into a fatal crash has been told.

Death of Hamas boss 'can be turning point in conflict'

Australian politicians have called for urgent humanitarian aid for Gaza and an end to the war in the middle east after Israel killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

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