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Australia charges soldier, husband with attempting to spy for Russia

Australia's spy chief has warned that multiple countries are trying to steal the country's secrets [Getty Images]

Australian authorities have charged a soldier and her husband with spying on behalf of Russia.

The couple, a 40-year-old army private and 62-year-old self-employed labourer, are accused of obtaining Australian Defence Force material to share with Russian authorities, Australian police said on Friday.

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