Military
Burma referendum looms
On May 10th the Burmese military government will hold a referendum and push through a new constitution. It will be......
Global Day of Action to Ban Cluster Bombs
This Saturday is the Global Day of Action to Ban Cluster Bombs. Countries worldwide will mark the day by protesting......
Suicide rates in returning soldiers may be revealed
The truth about the extent of mental health problems and suicide among Australia’s returning soldiers may be soon be revealed......
Unpopular Australia at Cluster Bombs Talks
As reported earlier this week on the Wire, international talks are taking place in New Zealand to develop a treaty......
Indigenous Recruitment for the Australian Defence Force
Although indigenous Australians make up one point four percent of the Australian workforce… only point six percent of Defence is......
Attempts in New Zealand to ban the use of cluster bombs
The use of deadly cluster bombs may become illegal as delegates from around the world meet in New Zealand to......
Should Australian Troops be in Afghanistan?
A new report from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute says Australian troops should stay involved in Afghanistan affairs for at......
New intelligence on Iranian nukes
The US government released new intelligence on Iran on Monday, and it came as a surprise to many. It says......
Weapons Agreement: US gives Australia reward for Iraq support
Australia has today agreed a number of bilateral agreements with the US including the ability for the two countries to......
Iraq veteran argues the case for withdrawal
Continuing with our coverage of the APEC summit, as we know protestors are using the event to highlight their concerns......