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Chinese spy ships eye naval drills off Australian coast

Chinese spy ships eye naval drills off Australian coast

As Talisman Sabre exercises are held off Australia's coastline, Chinese ships will monitor the multinational military drill.

'Tick and flick' psych assessments trouble navy divers

'Tick and flick' psych assessments trouble navy divers

'Tick and flick' psych assessments trouble navy divers

'Tick and flick' psych assessments trouble navy divers

The psychological toll on navy divers from highly dangerous work is not being assessed properly, a royal commission examining veteran suicide has been told.

High-level talks amid tensions over security pact

High-level talks amid tensions over security pact

High-level talks amid tensions over security pact

High-level talks amid tensions over security pact

Two of Australia's most senior ministers will meet with their US counterparts as the Albanese government faces calls to withdraw from a major security pact.

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Leaders called on to drive change in defence force

Leaders called on to drive change in defence force

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has been told cultural change in the force must be embraced by all.

Unlearning aggression 'helps veterans in civilian life'

Unlearning aggression 'helps veterans in civilian life'

Veterans were given no process for resolving the aggression needed to survive on the battlefield, a former soldier has told an inquiry into defence suicide.

Australia sends RAAF aircraft to assist Ukraine efforts

Australia sends RAAF aircraft to assist Ukraine efforts

Australia will assist Ukraine by sending a Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail aircraft to help protect logistics hubs within European airspace.

Biden meets King Charles, PM Sunak ahead of NATO summit

Biden meets King Charles, PM Sunak ahead of NATO summit

US President Joe Biden has been welcomed with pomp and pageantry at Windsor Castle during a stopover in the UK en route to NATO.

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Ukraine on NATO membership offensive ahead of summit

Ukraine on NATO membership offensive ahead of summit

Ukraine on NATO membership offensive ahead of summit

Ukraine on NATO membership offensive ahead of summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has urged NATO leaders to take concrete steps toward Ukrainian membership.

Threats after firefighting foam settlement approved

Threats after firefighting foam settlement approved

Threats after firefighting foam settlement approved

Threats after firefighting foam settlement approved

A Federal Court employee has been threatened after a class action settlement over Indigenous cultural losses caused by toxic firefighting foam was approved.

PM flags Zelenskiy meet amid calls to lift Ukraine help

PM flags Zelenskiy meet amid calls to lift Ukraine help

PM flags Zelenskiy meet amid calls to lift Ukraine help

PM flags Zelenskiy meet amid calls to lift Ukraine help

The prime minister has flagged plans to meet with Ukraine's leader as pressure builds on Australia to provide more support against Russia's invasion.

Time ticking for submissions to Defence suicide inquiry

Time ticking for submissions to Defence suicide inquiry

Time ticking for submissions to Defence suicide inquiry

Time ticking for submissions to Defence suicide inquiry

Veterans and their families have been urged not to miss the looming deadline for submissions to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.

Centre for soldiers fights to keep Wagga Wagga site

Centre for soldiers fights to keep Wagga Wagga site

Centre for soldiers fights to keep Wagga Wagga site

Centre for soldiers fights to keep Wagga Wagga site

A wellness centre providing vital treatment for veterans and first responders in Wagga Wagga faces falling short of its goal to keep its site in regional NSW.

Morrison approved money for Ukraine before advice given

Morrison approved money for Ukraine before advice given

Morrison approved money for Ukraine before advice given

Morrison approved money for Ukraine before advice given

An approval for money to be sent to NATO's Comprehensive Assistance Package Trust Fund for Ukraine was made before legal authorities were in place.

Australia ready to extend security presence in Solomons

Australia ready to extend security presence in Solomons

Australia ready to extend security presence in Solomons

Australia ready to extend security presence in Solomons

Defence Minister Richard Marles has offered an extension of Australian forces in the Solomon Islands to help maintain regional security.

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Defence minister calms waters in Solomon Islands visit

Australia's defence minister has met with the Solomon Islands prime minister to discuss security, infrastructure and the two nations' deepening relationship.

Taiwan wants Australian military attache in Taipei

Taiwan's foreign minister says his government wants Australia to post a military attache to Taipei amid ongoing threats from China.

Greens back referring ADF command to criminal court

The Greens will support a referral of the ADF's command to the International Criminal Court, while calling for a broader scope for war crimes investigations.

Albanese signs bilateral deal with Sultan of Brunei

Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei has met with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra during a state visit to Australia.

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Payouts for navy recruits denied trade certificates

Naval recruits who enlisted hoping to receive training to help find work outside the defence force have been awarded damages after being denied qualifications.

Imprisoned pilot's human rights breached, family claims

The operator of a NSW prison denies it is holding former US military pilot Dan Duggan in solitary confinement as alleged by his family.

Marles promises highest standards from military forces

The defence minister says allies have not raised concerns about working with military forces after allegations of war crimes by Australian troops.

Roberts-Smith resigns from GM role at Seven Network

The Australian War Memorial Council is considering the future of public displays featuring Ben Roberts-Smith's equipment, as he resigns from the Seven Network.

Australia-PNG security pact nears finish line

Australia is hoping a security pact with Papua New Guinea could be signed this month after delays in negotiations.

Radars scan crowded skies, yet no rule on space junk

Despite thousands of items of space junk circling earth, there are no national regulations on minimising future space waste or tracking the human-made debris.

Australia warned war crime report could spark US action

The US had concerns some Australian soldiers may be prohibited from joint military operations as alleged war crimes could trigger a human rights law.

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