Defence
Stark reminder of Chile’s dark past arrives in Brisbane
Chilean naval ship “La Esmeralda” has arrived in Brisbane. The training vessel also serves as a “roving” ambassador for the......
US marines in Darwin
Last night around 200 marines landed in Darwin. They are the first contingent our of an eventual 2500 US troops......
Defence Commodore Kafey reinstated after Skype sex scandal
An inquiry into the Skype sex scandal at the Defence force Academy has found that academy chief Commodore Bruce Kafer......
Rogue soldier or Taliban plot?
An Afghan National Army soldier is on the run after he shot and wounded the three Australians yesterday. The soldier......
Veterans Health Week
Veterans Health Week takes place from the 24th – 30th October and its theme this year is “Building on the......
Greens say full story of war not being told
As the name of another Australian soldier killed in Afghanistan was released today, the Australian Greens were calling for more......
Australia’s Afghanistan goals in question
The NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) currently has 132 000 troops in Afghanistan. Australia contributes only 1500 soldiers. Despite......
Calling for the end of nuclear weapons
A public forum in Melbourne tonight will examine the continued proliferation of nuclear weapons worldwide and the hidden role Australia......
Australia side steps the ‘law of war’
Secret documents have revealed that the Australian Defence Force may have sidestepped the ‘law of war’ when dealing with prisoners......
Deadly attack in Kabul puts peace process in doubt
Last night local time Taliban suicide bombers and gunmen hit the Intercontinental hotel in Kabul, Afghanistan, killing at least 10......