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Australian Navy to use overhauled PNG military base as China concerns grow

Australian Navy to use overhauled PNG military base as China concerns grow

Australia is expected to pay for much of the redevelopment.

  • by David Wroe

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Fears Anzac Hall to be demolished in war memorial redevelopment
Brendan Nelson

Fears Anzac Hall to be demolished in war memorial redevelopment

The exhibition hall, at the rear of the main building, cost $17 million to build and opened 17 years ago.

  • by Elliot Williams
From learning to walk again to Invictus Games glory in three years
Canberra

From learning to walk again to Invictus Games glory in three years

Ben Farinazzo battled post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety and a broken back and neck on his journey to two gold medals.

  • by Blake Foden
'You can be what you can't see': Jennifer Wittwer on a life of firsts
Women of Influence

'You can be what you can't see': Jennifer Wittwer on a life of firsts

After 37 years in the navy, Jennifer Wittwer knows a thing a two about navigating a changing military.

  • by Sally Pryor
Kuga may have saved the lives of his unit. Now he's being recognised
Defence

Kuga may have saved the lives of his unit. Now he's being recognised

A dog that gave its life in combat has been honored at the Australian War Memorial.

  • by Zain Waseem
North Korea accuses Australian 'riff raff' of destabilising peace deal
North Korea

North Korea accuses Australian 'riff raff' of destabilising peace deal

The newspaper said "riff raffs such as Australia" risked destabilising the peace process between North and South Korea.

  • by Eryk Bagshaw
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'Yes, Senator': Defence chief would have liked to be briefed on controversial Jerusalem plan before the media
Scott Morrison

'Yes, Senator': Defence chief would have liked to be briefed on controversial Jerusalem plan before the media

Australia’s top military brass found out about the Morrison government’s controversial plans to consider a major shift in Middle East policy after journalists - prompting a memorable reaction from Defence Chief Angus Campbell on Wednesday.

  • by David Wroe
Australia leaves 'all options on the table' on Saudi arms sales after journalist murder
Defence

Australia leaves 'all options on the table' on Saudi arms sales after journalist murder

Foreign Minister Marise Payne has left open the option of halting Australian military sales to Saudi Arabia.

  • by David Wroe
An idea is a powerful weapon: why radio is the answer
Opinion
Opinion

An idea is a powerful weapon: why radio is the answer

Unless we urgently refund international broadcasting we may as well abandon any ‘leadership’ role in the Pacific and double our defence spending.

  • by Nicholas Stuart
Australian government resists retribution for Saudi Arabia until Khashoggi investigation concludes
Defence

Australian government resists retribution for Saudi Arabia until Khashoggi investigation concludes

A slew of corporate and government leaders have withdrawn from a high-profile summit in Riyadh next week.

  • by Fergus Hunter
RAAF Hercules' landing gear malfunctions above Townsville Airport

RAAF Hercules' landing gear malfunctions above Townsville Airport

The plane's crew had to manually lower the front wheels and emergency services were put on standby on the ground.

  • by Toby Crockford