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'I got to where I am ... by working hard': story of law

'I got to where I am ... by working hard': story of law

Nick Kaldas' personal journey is one of confronting experiences and hard work, which has taken him around the world.

Australia, Indonesia agree to joint military exercises

Australia, Indonesia agree to joint military exercises

Australia, Indonesia agree to joint military exercises

Australia, Indonesia agree to joint military exercises

Australia and Indonesia have agreed to conduct joint air force and naval drills following talks in Jakarta.

Memorial research centre unlocks precious war records

Memorial research centre unlocks precious war records

Memorial research centre unlocks precious war records

Memorial research centre unlocks precious war records

Access to military records, diaries and precious documents will be made easier for people wanting to learn about the service and sacrifice of their loved ones.

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Combat might be launched from Australia: defence chief

Combat might be launched from Australia: defence chief

Australians are being told by the nation's chief of the defence force to prepare for a possibility where combat operations are launched from home soil.

Australia won't set defence spending target figure: PM

Australia won't set defence spending target figure: PM

Australia is adamant it will decide its defence spending despite pressure from the US for its Indo-Pacific allies to pour money into their budgets.

Israeli attack near aid delivery point kills 31 in Gaza

Israeli attack near aid delivery point kills 31 in Gaza

More than 30 people have been killed in Gaza by an Israeli attack near an aid distribution point run by a private US-based group, local authorities say.

Australia will determine its own defence policy: PM

Australia will determine its own defence policy: PM

Australia has reaffirmed the steps it has already taken to lift defence spending as the US calls on its allies in the Indo-Pacific to take on their share.

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China warns US not to 'play with fire' on Taiwan

China warns US not to 'play with fire' on Taiwan

China warns US not to 'play with fire' on Taiwan

China warns US not to 'play with fire' on Taiwan

China has warned the US not to "play with fire" over Taiwan and accused it of stoking tensions that are turning the Asia-Pacific region into "a powder keg".

Japanese submarine from WWII attack may have been found

Japanese submarine from WWII attack may have been found

Japanese submarine from WWII attack may have been found

Japanese submarine from WWII attack may have been found

A submarine that destroyed an Allied warship in Newcastle in 1942 might have been found off the coast of Coffs Harbour.

Two dead in Russian attacks on Ukraine, talks uncertain

Two dead in Russian attacks on Ukraine, talks uncertain

Two dead in Russian attacks on Ukraine, talks uncertain

Two dead in Russian attacks on Ukraine, talks uncertain

Russia’s drone and missile attacks on Ukraine have killed at least two people, including a nine-year-old girl.

'Grim possibility': warning over China's nuclear desire

'Grim possibility': warning over China's nuclear desire

'Grim possibility': warning over China's nuclear desire

'Grim possibility': warning over China's nuclear desire

Defence Minister Richard Marles has warned of the need for stronger rules around arms control as China pursues nuclear expansion.

Chaos at Israeli-backed food distribution site in Gaza

Chaos at Israeli-backed food distribution site in Gaza

Chaos at Israeli-backed food distribution site in Gaza

Chaos at Israeli-backed food distribution site in Gaza

A Palestinian man described "15 minutes of terror" as he waited for food at a new distribution site run by a US and Israeli-backed foundation.

Ukraine keeps Russia guessing over peace talks

Ukraine keeps Russia guessing over peace talks

Ukraine keeps Russia guessing over peace talks

Ukraine keeps Russia guessing over peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has not committed to upcoming peace talks with Russia, accusing Moscow of withholding its proposals.

Divisions between US and China big global risk: Macron

Divisions between US and China big global risk: Macron

Divisions between US and China big global risk: Macron

Divisions between US and China big global risk: Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron says the division between the two superpowers, the United States and China, is the main risk confronting the world.

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Israel accepts new ceasefire plan, Hamas mulls details

Israel has accepted a new US proposal for a temporary ceasefire while Hamas says the plan's details are being discussed.

No signs Russia switching on Ukraine nuclear plant soon

Inspectors from the UN nuclear watchdog have not seen signs of Russia moving to immediately restart the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

PM lashes 'predictable' accusations on defence spending

Australia has been warned to increase its defence spending as it faces serious threats but the prime minister supported his government's military budget.

Trump says Putin 'gone crazy' with bombings of Ukraine

Donald Trump says he's "not happy" with Vladimir Putin and might impose more sanctions on Russia in response to the ongoing deadly bombing attacks on Ukraine.

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Dozens killed in strikes as war grinds on in Gaza

More than 30 people killed in an Israeli strike on a school turned shelter are among the latest casualties of the war in Gaza where aid groups warn of famine.

War against democracies 'next door' to Australia: envoy

The war on democracies is "so close" to Australia, Ukraine's ambassador says, while calling for a alliance of like-minded nations.

Brave to the end: army helicopter crash victims hailed

Recommendations of a safety report into a fatal army helicopter crash have been accepted, with the defence minister saying the victims were "brave to the end".

Army pilot took 'evasive action' before fatal crash

The pilot of an army helicopter took evasive action to avoid a mid-air collision before the aircraft crashed and killed all four on board, a report reveals.

EU pushes defence ties amid hope for trade breakthrough

Germany's ambassador to Australia says a formal security pact with the European Union would help provide stability in the region.

Albanese ends whirlwind international tour in Singapore

Anthony Albanese will end his first trip abroad after his re-election with a stopover in Singapore during the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

PM promises stronger ties with Jakarta 'only the start'

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto during the first overseas trip of his second term in office.

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