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‘Near persistent’ natural disasters placing intense pressure on Australian defence force

Defence department told incoming Labor government more cost-effective ways were needed to respond to climate emergencies

The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2022

The Hunter researchers giving Australian Defence Force children a 'voice'

Wellbeing of ADF families 'critically important' in the mental health support of veterans.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 14, 2022

Defence force chiefs appeal to veterans

The leadership of Australia's defence forces have urged veterans to share their experiences with the royal commission into suicide among service personnel.

AAP · Sep 13, 2022

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As Covid crippled aged care sector only 30 ADF personnel a week were sent to help

As death toll in aged care facilities hit 3,000 in 2022, the numbers of deployed Australian defence force personnel peaked at 47 a week

The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2022

Virginia school board adopts anti-trans bathroom, locker room policy

A school board in Virginia has passed an anti-trans bathroom and locker room policy critics are calling “invasive and unnecessary” and “the most horrific bathroom policy ever.”

Tribune News Service · Aug 31, 2022

Suspected Islamists kill at least 14 civilians in east Congo attack

Suspected Islamist militants killed at least 14 civilians and kidnapped more than a dozen others in an attack in the east of Democratic Republic of Congo, a witness and a local human rights group said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Aug 31, 2022

Militants kill at least 40 villagers in east Congo attacks

Suspected Islamist militants killed at least 40 civilians in a string of attacks on several villages in east Democratic Republic of Congo between Thursday and Monday, a local human rights group and a hospital worker said Tuesday.

Reuters · Aug 30, 2022

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Man pleads guilty to harassing ABC’s Mark Willacy over reporting on alleged Afghanistan war crimes

Thomas Mark Rickard, who served in ADF, avoids conviction but is ordered to pay $1,000 good behaviour bond for leaving reporter abusive and threatening voicemail

The Guardian - AU · Aug 29, 2022

Court hears former ADF reservist threatened to kill ABC journalist Mark Willacy's wife

Thomas Rickard left a message threatening to kill the wife of ABC journalist Mark Willacy after he uncovered war crimes allegations.

ABC News · Aug 29, 2022

Dutton's 'anti-woke' memo to Defence overturned

Top Defence officials tell staff they can resume building capability through a diverse and inclusive workforce.

The Canberra Times · Aug 23, 2022

Health Workers Union calls for ADF assistance at Lyndoch Living aged care in Warrnambool amid staffing 'crisis'

The Health Workers Union has grave concerns for residents at the Victorian aged care home, saying on one occasion a staff member was left to look after 23 residents — more than half of whom were COVID positive.

ABC News · Aug 19, 2022

The Loop: Defence royal commission interim report released, Donald Trump invokes the Fifth Amendment, and Spider-Man turns 60

Get up to speed on today's headlines with The Loop.

ABC News · Aug 11, 2022

Australian veteran compensation scheme contributes to suicide rate, inquiry finds

Royal commission report says system is ‘so complicated that it adversely affects the mental health of some veterans’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 11, 2022

Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide delivers interim report — as it happened

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has identified over 50 previous reports into the problem and more than 750 recommendations, finding the prevalence of suicide among serving and ex-serving ADF members is "something that should concern us all". Look back on today's events.

ABC News · Aug 10, 2022

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ABC News · Aug 10, 2022

Afghan interpreters, who worked with the Australian Defence Force, waiting on protection visas one year after Taliban seized control

More than 200,000 Afghans have sought humanitarian protection in Australia and almost half are still waiting for their applications to be considered.

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022

More than 700 prisoners escape Congo jail

Only 50 inmates remain locked up, say officials

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2022

UK government honoured anti-abortion figure before editing women’s rights statement

Former US envoy given award at conference now engulfed in row over changes to reproductive rights pledges, while participant list revealed to have included members of a group accused of hate speech

ABC News · Aug 9, 2022

Diagnosed with PTSD and depression, ex-serviceman William considers himself one of the 'lucky' ones

William McCann did not think he would get to see his newborn son and had suicidal ideations after his time in the military — but he considers himself one of the lucky ones, he tells the royal commission into defence suicide.

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AAP · Aug 8, 2022

ADF member accused of teen assault bailed

Perth-based Australian Defence Force member Caleb Horner accused of child sexual abuse has been released on bail.

Reuters · Aug 7, 2022

Suspected Islamists kill 20 in east Congo village attacks

Suspected Islamist militants killed around 20 people in attacks on two villages in eastern Congo over the weekend, the army and a local human rights group said on Sunday.

The Conversation · Aug 4, 2022

Is it ethical to allow soldiers to take performance enhancing drugs such as steroids?

There’s a long history and growing evidence base that the use of performance enhancing drugs such as anabolic-androgenic steroids to build muscle mass and strength is common in the armed forces, including in Australia.

ABC News · Aug 4, 2022

ADF, Border Force called in as government establishes foot-and-mouth disease task force

Agriculture Minister Murray Watt says the new task force will provide urgent advice over the next four weeks on Australia's response in the event of a potential outbreak.

ABC News · Aug 2, 2022

Australia's military structure, preparedness and investments to be reviewed for first time in a decade

Former defence minister Stephen Smith will join retired Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston in conducting the first review of Defence Force structure in a decade.

ABC News · Jul 29, 2022

Veteran Surf Project hoping to roll-out Australia-wide after helping PTSD sufferers find peace

The founders of a surfing program credited with successfully helping countless veterans with PTSD and other mental health conditions hope it can win a federal government funding boost and be rolled out across the country.

AAP · Jul 26, 2022

ADF not on foot and mouth standby: Watt

The federal agriculture minister says the involvement of the defence force is "very unlikely" should an Australian outbreak of foot and mouth occur.

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