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Indigenous used as political football in Welcome debate

Indigenous used as political football in Welcome debate

Aboriginal people are being used as a political football in an "outdated and tired match" and critics miss the point of Welcome to Country, an advocate says.

Melbourne Storm slammed as Welcome to Country cancelled

Melbourne Storm slammed as Welcome to Country cancelled

Melbourne Storm slammed as Welcome to Country cancelled

Melbourne Storm slammed as Welcome to Country cancelled

The NRL's Melbourne Storm are accused of cancelling the Welcome to Country at short notice, hours after hecklers disrupted the city's Anzac Day dawn service.

Veterans' challenges remain long after service is over

Veterans' challenges remain long after service is over

Veterans' challenges remain long after service is over

Veterans' challenges remain long after service is over

Female Australian Defence Force members face unique challenges while in service but for many the battle continues long after leaving the military.

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Dawn service in Turkey marks 110 years of the Anzacs

Dawn service in Turkey marks 110 years of the Anzacs

Australians, New Zealanders and royalty have met on the Gallipoli Peninsula to remember those who lost their lives on the Turkish battlefields 110 years ago.

Rainy weather no barrier as thousands mark Anzac Day

Rainy weather no barrier as thousands mark Anzac Day

Wet weather didn't deter thousands of Queenslanders from turning out all over the state to mark Anzac Day.

Aussies mark Anzac memory of diggers young and old

Aussies mark Anzac memory of diggers young and old

Tens of thousands of Australians have turned out pay respects to veterans, despite some dawn services being marred by hecklers and interjections.

New generation honours veterans' sacrifice on Anzac Day

New generation honours veterans' sacrifice on Anzac Day

Sydney's streets were packed to honour past and present military members, with those actively serving stressing the importance of remembering the past.

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Pub breaks out food and fiddles for Anzac Day festival

Pub breaks out food and fiddles for Anzac Day festival

Pub breaks out food and fiddles for Anzac Day festival

Pub breaks out food and fiddles for Anzac Day festival

Pubs and clubs in the country and city will commemorate Anzac Day a little differently, with one country inn hosting a music festival.

Aussie soldiers' bodies found 107 years after battle

Aussie soldiers' bodies found 107 years after battle

Aussie soldiers' bodies found 107 years after battle

Aussie soldiers' bodies found 107 years after battle

The remains of four World War I soldiers have been discovered by a dedicated team during a fieldwork activity in northern France ahead of Anzac Day.

Jacob Elordi returns home in Narrow Road miniseries

Jacob Elordi returns home in Narrow Road miniseries

Jacob Elordi returns home in Narrow Road miniseries

Jacob Elordi returns home in Narrow Road miniseries

A tale of love, war and memory, The Narrow Road to the Deep North sees Hollywood star Jacob Elordi playing an Australian for the first time in years.

Dutton accuses PM of peddling 'dirt' on share purchases

Dutton accuses PM of peddling 'dirt' on share purchases

Dutton accuses PM of peddling 'dirt' on share purchases

Dutton accuses PM of peddling 'dirt' on share purchases

Attempts to use Peter Dutton's decades-old financial records against him reflect poorly on the federal government, the opposition leader says.

'We're the glue': spotlight thrust on army signallers

'We're the glue': spotlight thrust on army signallers

'We're the glue': spotlight thrust on army signallers

'We're the glue': spotlight thrust on army signallers

Current and former army members have put on a show full of pomp and ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals.

War veteran paints his way out of a dark place

War veteran paints his way out of a dark place

War veteran paints his way out of a dark place

War veteran paints his way out of a dark place

A war veteran who turned to art to manage his trauma now hopes to make a career out of his passion, and will paint a mural for a veterans support group.

Coalition's nuclear plan would hit economy: Chalmers

Coalition's nuclear plan would hit economy: Chalmers

Coalition's nuclear plan would hit economy: Chalmers

Coalition's nuclear plan would hit economy: Chalmers

The coalition's nuclear energy plan will hit the Australian economy by trillions, the treasurer warns, as Labor defends the action taken to lower power bills.

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'Keep fighting', mother urges veterans after inquiry

The mother of a navy officer who took his own life has urged families to keep fighting despite the government responding to an inquiry into defence suicides.

Sex predators on notice as Defence tackles violence

Australian troops convicted of sexual crimes face being kicked out under moves to tackle violence and misconduct in the military.

Troops to get civilian record for serious convictions

The ADF will have to keep complete records of members' convictions in civilian courts, and to give data about service crimes committed to civilian authorities.

'We're not happy': shocking defence data released

As Defence struggles with recruitment and retention issues, a workplace survey shows worrying statistics with a number of military personnel looking to quit.

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Flak flies as military justice review release misfires

A major review into Australia's military justice system, published by accident, calls for greater independence in the investigation of misconduct allegations.

Veterans up for payout over abuse in the ADF

Veterans could receive payouts of up to $50,000 for the abuse they endured in the military after the Defence Force Ombudsman backflipped on past decisions.

Diggers go 'under the bus' as top brass are unscathed

The general who oversaw Australia's operations in Afghanistan is under the spotlight after keeping his honours will some officers lost theirs.

Defence 'unaware' of sexual offenders within its ranks

Sexual violence in the Australian Defence Force is "systemic", with an additional new inquiry recommended to investigate the scale of the issue.

'No delay' for response on veterans suicide report

Veterans and their families won't have to wait for a lengthy response following a royal commission, the prime minister has promised.

'Unacceptable': veteran suicide inquiry demands changes

Defence personnel need greater support to transition from military service to civilian life and access ongoing assistance, a royal commission recommends.

'It has touched us all': report into ADF suicides looms

After years of testimony, the chair of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has shared what he hopes will happen once the final report is out.

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