Keyword "Australian Army" - List of latest news (58 results)

22/04 Labor candidate Helen Madell attacks Catholic Church

A Labor candidate running in the federal election repeatedly attacked the late Pope Francis and the Catholic Church for “ongoing support for pedos” in a series of deleted social media posts.

16/04 Hollywood heart-throb stars in Aussie series

From Priscilla to Saltburn, Australian actor Jacob Elordi is carving out an enviable movie career in Hollywood. But making projects in his home country is what really makes him tick.

15/04 Putin’s disturbing plan on Aussie doorstep

Russia has asked Indonesia for permission to base strategic surveillance and combat aircraft in the province of Papua, some 1400km north of Darwin.

12/04 The senior members of the Self-Defense Forces are also very interested! "The cutting edge unmanned fighter" under development in Australia What kind of operation do you expect?

The Boeing Australia's MQ-28 "Ghost Bat" is also interested in the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. We asked active soldiers at a local air show about this aircraft, which is said to be the closest to practical use.

08/04 Hidden meaning behind famed cricket bats

They became a symbol of his distinguished military service – accompanying him on 11 tours of duty.

08/04 Liberal defence spokesman Andrew Hastie under fire over combat roles for women

Labor says Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie should be stripped of his portfolio after he refused to back down from past comments saying women should not serve in combat roles in the Australian Defence Force.

20/03 Aussie soldier jailed for 22 years for rape

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02/10 “What, there’s a religious figure in the hangar!?” Why did the Australian military decide to use a C-130 transport plane to support the move?

Do you feel like picking up and dropping off in a Hiace?

24/04 As Australia marks Anzac Day, the plight of our forgotten and discarded heroes exposes a deep national shame

After three tours of duty in the Middle East with the Australian Air Force, Jimmy Anderson returned home a different man.

09/04 ‘Dirty money’: Plan to help Ukraine with Russian assets

An eminent group of former politicians, academics, ambassadors and doctors wants the federal government to redirect $9bn of frozen Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine.

27/03 Defence boss hits back on Brereton bombshell

Australian Defence Force chief General Angus Campbell has vowed to push for enduring reform in Australia’s military and defence culture to address the suicide crisis that has taken the lives of 1600 servicemen and women between 1997 and 2020 – 20 times the number of service personnel killed on active duty.

14/03 Australia’s newest billionaires revealed

There’s a record 159 billionaires in Australia this year, including new entrants to the ranks of Australia’s wealthy elite such as Australia’s second-richest woman, Nicola Forrest, and “Lambo man” Adrian Portelli.

27/02 “We will double the size of our fleet!” The largest Australian Navy since World War II. Is there a possibility that Japan will be involved in the construction of ships?

Build additional frigates etc.

27/02 Inquiry into deadly army helicopter crash

A Taipan army helicopter that crashed off the coast of Queensland, killing four defence personnel, had gained altitude before plunging nose first into the water, an independent inquiry has heard.

23/02 Aussie mum carried ‘dead limb’ for 13 years

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28/01 Call to bring back conscription as war looms

Australia must seriously consider reintroducing conscription to boost its troop numbers in the face of a looming “all-out war” with Russia, a defence analyst says.

03/01 Bluey episode accused of promoting ‘genocide’

An award-winning poet has accused popular children’s television program Bluey of promoting “genocide” against Arabic people.

20/11 Australian killed in Ukraine-Russian conflict

An Australian man has been killed in eastern Ukraine during heavy fighting against Russian forces last month.

18/11 Billionaire and ex-wife snaps up iconic Australian hat brand

Australian business tycoons Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest and his ex-wife Nicola have bought iconic hat brand Akubra in a bombshell multimillion-dollar deal.

17/11 What is the "mysterious amphibious vehicle" that Japan is promoting? Developed by a shipbuilding manufacturer, there is a niche demand!

The Defense Equipment Agency and companies from Japan participated for the first time in an Australian maritime defense event, and a vehicle called a ``multi-purpose amphibious vehicle'' attracted attention. It was made by an affiliate of shipbuilding manufacturer JMU. It may be the perfect equipment for export.

20/10 Map of Gaza’s complex tunnel network reveals Israel’s mammoth task

Hamas knows it can’t match Israeli firepower in the air, sea or ground. So it’s drawing the conflict into a territory over which its fighters have complete control: underground.

13/09 Woman’s chance life-and-death encounter with a man outside her door

Marcia Morgan wishes R U OK? Day was shifted to Christmas time.

25/08 Star’s tribute to nephew killed in army crash

A comedian and radio star has opened up about his family’s struggle after losing his nephew in a horror military helicopter accident.

24/08 Inside an Aussie soldier’s ration pack

Two pieces of toilet paper, canned cheese and a packet of M&M’S are just some of the items the Australian Army are provided in their ration packs, according to a former soldier.

20/08 ‘Uncertain world’: $1.7bn missile boost for Aus

Australia’s navy is set to be armed more than 200 Tomahawk missiles amid concerns over China’s growing military presence in the region.

18/08 New items found after fatal chopper crash

Personal items belonging to the victims of a military helicopter crash off the coast of Queensland have been found as the recovery operation continues.

10/08 ‘Devoted’ dad killed in horror copter crash

A charity campaign for the family of a “devoted husband” and “committed father” killed in a helicopter crash has raised $12,000 in just one day.

31/07 Search widens for missing copter crew

The desperate search for four men feared dead after a horror helicopter crash has shifted following reports that a “catastrophic failure” may have been at fault.

31/07 Hope lost for missing chopper crew

The search for four missing men presumed dead after a horror helicopter crash has tragically shifed as calls for answers mount.

29/07 Grim detail after chopper wreck found

Specialist navy divers will be deployed in the search for four Australian Defence Force members feared dead after their helicopter went down in waters off Queensland’s Whitsunday Islands.

05/06 Key findings in war crimes case

Decorated war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has been dubbed an inconsistent witness by a judge, one of many reasons he lost his defamation case against Nine Newspapers.

04/06 ‘Stick to the code’: Bombshell BRS phone call

A furious Ben Roberts-Smith berated a fellow soldier he believed had been speaking to the media about war crimes allegations, telling him to “stick to the f**king code”, newly released audio reveals.

02/06 Disturbing photos that undid ‘war hero’

Photographs featuring Ben Roberts-Smith alongside US soldiers holding an artificial limb known as “Das Boot”, have come back to haunt the decorated war veteran amid his defamation lawsuit against Nine newspapers.

02/06 Unlikely way Nine celebrated BRS win

Ben Roberts-Smith fronted up to court for every day of his defamation action against Nine Newspapers, but was nowhere to seen when the decision was handed down.

01/06 Chilling detail in BRS photo ‘covered up’

In the wake of decorated war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith losing his defamation case against Nine newspapers, a photo of the former special forces soldier has resurfaced, exposing a chilling detail covered up by the Department of Defence.

30/04 ‘Significant’ threat Australia is facing

Economic coercion is a bigger threat to Australia than the risk of invasion the Defence Minister has warned.

22/04 Man shot dead after ‘charging’ cops named

A man shot dead by police after allegedly “charging” at them while armed with knives has been identified as army veteran Steven Angus.

18/04 Digger father-of-five dies on Kokoda

An army veteran and father of five has been remembered as a “great Aussie digger” as well as a beloved family man after he died while walking the Kokoda Track.

18/04 Digger father-of-five dies on Kokoda

An army veteran and father of five has been remembered as a “great Aussie digger” as well as a beloved family man after he died while walking the Kokoda Track.

05/04 ‘Do not lie’: Tigers in ‘dangerous’ territory’ over as ‘slippery’ ANZAC jersey claims caught out

The Wests Tigers have been caught out for lying about collaborating with the Australian Defence Force for a commemorative ANZAC jersey, in the latest chapter of the saga.

31/03 Erin Molan reveals her worst first date ever as she gives rare insight into her dating life

TV and radio personality Erin Molan has shared some details about her dating life – and she didn’t shy away from revealing a couple of disaster stories.

30/03 Contractor suffers serious burns at an Australian army base

A man suffered significant burns on Thursday after being electrocuted by high-voltage lines at the Australian Army Aviation Training Centre in Oakey, northwest of Toowoomba, QLD.

24/03 ‘Balancing act’: Premier’s secret weapon

For Dominic Perrottet, one of the biggest challenges he has had to face during his time as NSW Premier has been juggling his work responsibilities with family life.

23/03 Killer robot dogs controlled by soldiers' MINDS are set for war

Mind-controlled killer robots are no longer science fiction. The Australian Army demonstrated a system that translates a soldier's brain signals into instructions for the robot.

18/03 Several soldiers linked to white supremacist groups in Australian Army

At least three soldiers are understood to have joined the armed forces after becoming members of a white supremacist group or communicating with them.

12/03 Conspiracist threatens to sue local paper

A conspiracist and self-described “free thinker” is threatening to sue his local newspaper and Surf Life Saving NSW over a cancelled event they claim was caused by him.

08/03 Outrage at Army recruitment ad showing soldiers attacking 'civilians'

The ad opens with soldiers wearing visors and carrying riot shields rushing to a stand off with people wearing casual outfits, but some of whom have military backpacks.

08/03 Murder, corruption: why council was sacked

As far as country shires go, they don’t come more quintessential than Moira.

27/02 Terrifying reality of China war laid bare

The West risks using up its entire stockpile of long-range precision missiles within a week should war breaking out over Taiwan. So what happens next?

24/02 Rolfe: ‘I was a good cop – I loved the job’

WARNING: This article contains references and images of an Aboriginal person who has died.

23/02 Sovereign allegedly intimidated host’s ‘little girl’

Well-known conspiracy theorist David “Guru” Graham has acted bizarrely in court as he faced intidamation charges against Ben Fordham and another 2GB staff member.

23/02 Sovereign citizen’s bizarre court antics

Well-known conspiracy theorist David “Guru” Graham has acted bizarrely in court as he faced intidamation charges against Ben Fordham and another 2GB staff member.

19/02 Disturbing detail in shameful protest

A conspiracy theorist who believes McDonald’s burgers are made out of “baby meat” has appeared at a controversial protest with a disturbing detail on his T-shirt.

18/02 Notorious YouTuber no-show for own protest

A notorious pro-Putin commentator who goes by the name of “Aussie Cossack” was a no-show to his own rally outside of the Russian consulate.

15/02 Radio titan obliterates ‘sovereign citizen’

Radio legend John Laws did not mince words when a prolific conspiracy theorist called his talk back show and tried to take over.

10/02 Top cookers’ outrageous plan revealed

Two of Australia’s best-known “cookers” have revealed plans to contest the upcoming NSW state election in order to “tear the place down”.

24/01 Kooky conspiracy figure head’s SovCit links

Videos showing so-called “sovereign citizens” demanding to be treated differently are flooding the internet.

16/01 Senator Jim Molan dead at 72

Tributes are flowing in after Senator Jim Molan died at the age of 72 after battling cancer for several years.