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Australia confronts China over apparent live-fire exercises conducted off coastline

Deputy PM Richard Marles says explanation for the drills, which were conducted in international waters and according to international law, are ‘unsatisfactory’

The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2025

Chinese Military Ships Spotted Near Australia's Coast

Australia and New Zealand monitor Chinese military ships near their coasts. Unsafe interaction between Chinese and Australian aircraft in the South China Sea.

Top News · Feb 20, 2025

Australia condemns ‘unsafe’ airspace encounter and rejects Chinese allegations RAAF plane ‘deliberately intruded’

Australian defence department says it is monitoring three Chinese ships in the Coral Sea

The Guardian - AU · Feb 13, 2025

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Deadly warning over Chinese military 'intimidation'

Security experts fear repeated and dangerous near-misses involving the Chinese military could lead to serious injury or a potential loss of life.

AAP · Feb 13, 2025

'Intrusion' before Chinese flares near RAAF plane

An Australian military aircraft has been targeted by a Chinese fighter jet after what Beijing described as "deliberate intrusion" into its airspace.

AAP · Feb 13, 2025

Disaster team back home after marathon Vanuatu mission

A Queensland-based team of 66 including paramedics, engineers and firefighters has spent almost a week helping locals following Vanuatu's deadly earthquake.

AAP · Dec 22, 2024

Shaken Vanuatu hit by new quake as Aussies return home

Vanuatu has been hit by another earthquake as Canberra announced more financial assistance and hundreds of Aussies returned home.

AAP · Dec 21, 2024

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More Australians on the way home from quake-hit Vanuatu

Two more defence flights will bring stranded Australians home from quake-hit Vanuatu as rescue efforts continue amid severe damage and looming cyclone threats.

AAP · Dec 19, 2024

‘Can’t wait’ – King and Queen depart Australia ahead of Samoa visit

Samoa’s prime minister Afioga Fiame Naomi Mataafa will be waiting to greet the royal couple.

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024

From military guard to the backyard: Williamtown military dog Drak retires

The six-year-old RAAF Malinois, retires in Newcastle.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 6, 2024

Newcastle Legacy 'fills the gap' for veterans' widows and children

'I would be lost without them, I really would.'

Newcastle Herald · Sep 6, 2024

Mass casualty plane crash response: exercise prepares frontline workers

The training day at Newcastle was inspired by a real-life wheels up landing.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 21, 2024

Fire ants could be spreading on Australian military bases due to ‘massive surveillance failure’, experts say

Exclusive: Invasive Species Council demands audit of all defence sites after red imported fire ants detected at Swartz Barracks outside Queensland containment zone

The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2024

Julian Assange told Anthony Albanese he ‘saved his life’ after landing in Australia

Julian Assange told Anthony Albanese he had “saved his life” in his first phone conversation after his chartered plane’s wheels touched down at Canberra’s RAAF base soon after 7:30pm on Wednesday.

The Conversation · Jun 26, 2024

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Newcastle Herald · Jun 11, 2024

Hunter Water says its drinking water is safe despite cancer-causing PFAS

World Health Organisation classifies PFAS as a carcinogen.

AAP · Jun 4, 2024

Chocolate, noodles flown in for dark Antarctic winter

The Australian Defence Force has stepped in to deliver crucial winter supplies, and some home comforts, to expeditioners in Antarctica.

AAP · May 29, 2024

Casualty confusion after PNG landslide as aid arrives

Estimated casualties from a deadly landslide in Papua New Guinea have ranged from in the hundreds to in the thousands as recovery missions continue.

Newcastle Herald · May 19, 2024

Impact of cyclonic 'Sygna storm' lingers, 50 years on

In violent weather on Sunday May 26, 1974, the stricken Sygna ran aground off Stockton beach.

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The Canberra Times · Apr 6, 2024

'The Ferrari of the skies': aviation fans flock to airport's open day

Wet weather reduced a bumper crowd but didn't dampen spirits.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 3, 2024

Cardiff South man has cold case murder charge dropped

The ATO worker and former RAAF member appeared in court on Wednesday.

The Canberra Times · Apr 1, 2024

Energy Minister defends taking two Air Force jets to renewables media event

Chris Bowen says Scone airport was too small for Albo's usual jet.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 1, 2024

Energy Minister defends taking two jets to renewables media event

Chris Bowen says Scone airport was too small for Albo's usual jet.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 22, 2024

High-flyer claims top honour at Lake Macquarie awards

For one recipient it's their second year running.

AAP · Mar 20, 2024

Major evacuation effort as river flood fears rise

Emergency services are evacuating residents from the remote Northern Territory town of Borroloola after higher-than-expected flooding.

The Guardian - AU · Mar 19, 2024

Australia will bring home surveillance aircraft supporting Ukraine within weeks

The RAAF E-7A Wedgetail was deployed to monitor threats to assistance from Russia, but Australia says withdrawal does not mean it is scaling back support

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