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Roberts-Smith denies war crimes in tell-all interview

Roberts-Smith denies war crimes in tell-all interview

Australia’s most decorated soldier has declared he “didn’t bloody murder anyone” in an extensive interview before his highly anticipated war crimes trial.

Leaders accused of dropping the ball before fuel crisis

Leaders accused of dropping the ball before fuel crisis

Leaders accused of dropping the ball before fuel crisis

Leaders accused of dropping the ball before fuel crisis

The RSL has weighed into the fuel crisis caused by the Iran war, declaring it an example of how Australia is not always prepared for challenges it might face.

'Saw what's at stake': Afghanistan veterans honoured

'Saw what's at stake': Afghanistan veterans honoured

'Saw what's at stake': Afghanistan veterans honoured

'Saw what's at stake': Afghanistan veterans honoured

A quarter of a century after Australia deployed troops to Afghanistan, veterans have gathered to remember their role in the operation.

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Falling veteran suicide rates remain far above average

Falling veteran suicide rates remain far above average

The effectiveness of support for veterans leaving the defence force will come under further scrutiny, as suicide rates remain higher than for other Aussies.

Army in 'race against time' against manosphere's march

Army in 'race against time' against manosphere's march

Extreme online content means the government is running out of chances to reform the Australian Defence Force's culture, an inquiry has been told.

Veterans salute Labor retreat on health payment limits

Veterans salute Labor retreat on health payment limits

A $5000 cap on allied health payments for veterans has been dumped after the parliament united against Labor over the controversial cost-saving measure.

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.

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Senators aim to rip cap off veteran health care payment

Senators aim to rip cap off veteran health care payment

Senators aim to rip cap off veteran health care payment

Senators aim to rip cap off veteran health care payment

The crossbench has launched a bid to rule out caps on veterans' health spending into the future, after outrage linked to the looming cost limit.

'Out of her league': PM defends mum after Hanson attack

'Out of her league': PM defends mum after Hanson attack

'Out of her league': PM defends mum after Hanson attack

'Out of her league': PM defends mum after Hanson attack

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has been called on to apologise after "appalling" comments made about Anthony Albanese's late mother resurfaced.

'They're dying': desperate cry for veteran healthcare

'They're dying': desperate cry for veteran healthcare

'They're dying': desperate cry for veteran healthcare

'They're dying': desperate cry for veteran healthcare

Australian service men and women are confronting the government about looming healthcare caps for those who served.

Battle of Long Tan still carries scars 60 years on

Battle of Long Tan still carries scars 60 years on

Battle of Long Tan still carries scars 60 years on

Battle of Long Tan still carries scars 60 years on

Commemorative services were held on Vietnam Veterans' Day, 60 years on from Australia's deadliest single battle of the war.

'You are failing us': veteran concern over health cap

'You are failing us': veteran concern over health cap

'You are failing us': veteran concern over health cap

'You are failing us': veteran concern over health cap

Ex-ADF advocates are continuing to push for a $5000 limit on allied healthcare for veterans to be removed, with concerns it could lead to further deaths.

'Death sentence': veterans call for cap to be scrapped

'Death sentence': veterans call for cap to be scrapped

'Death sentence': veterans call for cap to be scrapped

'Death sentence': veterans call for cap to be scrapped

A group of veteran advocacy groups and politicians from across the parliament have united to urge Labor to ditch a planned $5000 cap on allied health payments.

Blasts and brains: cutting-edge study of Aussie troops

Blasts and brains: cutting-edge study of Aussie troops

Blasts and brains: cutting-edge study of Aussie troops

Blasts and brains: cutting-edge study of Aussie troops

World-leading research will seek to monitor in real time the impact of repeated low-level blast exposure on the brains of Australian troops during training.

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Veteran compensation to be made 'simpler' under changes

A number of reforms to how veterans and their families access compensation will soon take effect under one of the biggest shake ups in decades.

Troubled vet provoked fatal police shooting: coroner

A coroner has called for better information sharing and veteran liaison support after finding a former soldier provoked police to fatally shoot him.

Anzac Day booer unapologetic for disturbing ceremony

A man has been convicted for loudly booing during a solemn Anzac Day dawn service in a move that drew ire from around the country.

Compensation payments for veterans grow by billions

Veteran compensation and treatment payments continue to grow as the federal government makes cuts to other areas of the portfolio to balance the budget.

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Right-wing activists ejected for Anzac ceremony heckles

The booing of Indigenous-led ceremonies on Anzac Day has been widely condemned, but the opposition leader says the acknowledgements of Country are overused.

Teary reflections as thousands honour the Anzac spirit

Streets lined with thousands have greeted the traditional Anzac Day march where a common theme of companionship echoed across generations.

Veterans remembered as boos and heckling condemned

Boos and heckling during acknowledgment of Country addresses at Anzac Day dawn services have been condemned by politicians and the RSL as a disgrace.

'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.

Diggers' descendants unearth their Anzac roots

Once a painstaking document hunt, DNA analysis is now helping some Aussie sleuths find soldiers high up their family tree, opening a Pandora's box of stories.

Navy veterans celebrate key milestone for service

As Australians across the country pause to mark the sacrifices made by the nation's servicemen and women, veterans will also celebrate a key anniversary.

Accused war criminal Roberts-Smith vows to clear name

Decorated soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has made his first public statement since being charged with multiple war crimes, pledging to fight until the end.

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