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RAAF confirms major air show for Newcastle in November

The two-day event is expected to attract tens of thousands of people.

Newcastle Herald

Commonwealth settles $132.7m class action over foam contamination

Landowners whose properties were contaminated by firefighting foam used on RAAF bases have reached a $132.7 million settlement, while others face further talks.

The New Daily

RAAF conducts Sudan evacuation for dozens of Aussies

An RAAF plane has evacuated dozens of Australians caught in the crossfire of a bloody conflict in Sudan.

The New Daily

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The iconic Aussie song that put 'lump in throats' at Wangi's Anzac service

"It essentialises what Australia is," Wangi Wangi RSL sub-branch president Leigh Warren said.

Newcastle Herald

Cardiff house searched in 'suspicious' cold case: what happened to Debra?

A house at Cardiff South has been searched by special investigators in relation to the "suspicious disappearance" of a member of the RAAF almost 40 years ago.

Newcastle Herald

Victoria Police renew cold case investigation into 1984 disappearance of Melbourne woman

Police renew calls for public assistance in their investigation into the disappearance of Melbourne woman Debra Campbell nearly 40 years ago.

ABC News

There have been 40 aviation 'incidents' in one small area near Canberra

There have been more than 40 aviation incidents in the Carwoola area. Some cases involved a bit more digging than others.

The Canberra Times

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Revisiting the forgotten saga of Australia's coal hulks

How Australia's sturdy old sailing ships were recycled into a useful fleet of coal hulks.

Newcastle Herald

RAAF plans major air show for Newcastle

The Royal Australian Air Force is planning a major air show at Williamtown in November which could attract tens of thousands of people to the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle submarine base has advantages: defence adviser

Hunter's advantages for an east coast subs base

Newcastle Herald

RAAF F-35 pilot says 'there's no time for fear' as he prepares for Supercars display above Newcastle

Flight Lieutenant Ross Bowman will speed over the Newcastle 500 in a F-35A Lightning II jet.

ABC News

RAAF crews offered counselling after tense encounters with Beijng's military over South China Sea

RAAF Air Commander, Air Vice Marshal Darren Goldie, says his pilots and crews are now routinely debriefed after flying sorties to Australia's north, with counselling services provided as required.

ABC News

Air Force chief insists Australian drones already part of 'kill chain'

The Air Force Chief says unarmed drones are already providing valuable support to Australian operations, as he stops short of saying when this country will get armed systems.

ABC News

Veteran paroled early for treatment after assaults

A judge has released a defence veteran on parole four months early so he can get mental health treatment after he admitted violent offences against his partner.

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Australian-designed lethal drone to be unveiled at Avalon Airshow

Air force chiefs from across the world are in Melbourne for the Avalon International Airshow, but Russia and China are not invited.

ABC News

The female defence boss getting Papua New Guinea's planes back in the sky

Lieutenant-Colonel Nancy Wii broke all barriers in Papua New Guinea when she got promoted to commanding officer of the Air Transport Wing. Now she is getting PNG's military back in the skies as the region grapples with China's rising influence.

Newcastle Herald

Change is a constant for the East End

This latest mega development is just a case of history repeating itself

Newcastle Herald

RAAF gives green light to wind turbines

The Department of Defence has given the green light to the proposed Hunter offshore project after initially raising concerns about its potential to impact on RAAF Williamtown operations.

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Newcastle Herald

On the hunt for hidden Hunter aircraft wreckage

It's strange how many aircraft remnants are just hanging around.

Newcastle Herald

WWII seaplane 'Our Girl' ready to take off as negotiations with council stall

A WWII seaplane known as 'Our Girl' to the volunteers that have spent 26,000 man hours lovingly restoring her still hasn't reached her final resting place.

ABC News

RAAF Chief Robert Chipman's visit to United States sparks renewed speculation Australia could purchase nuclear-capable B-21 Raiders

Military experts say the United States is "very interested" in selling the B-21 Raiders to Australia but it could be a long time before the nation acquires one.

Newcastle Herald

City shouldn't be treated like quiet suburb

Newcastle Herald readers have their say

ABC News

RAAF looks to double cargo fleet with $10 billion US deal to replace ageing Hercules aircraft

Australia's ageing fleet of American-made military cargo aircraft will be replaced and doubled in number under a $10 billion deal approved by the United States.

ABC News

Australian air force to allow personnel to have facial hair from November 1

Royal Australian Air Force personnel will be allowed to have facial hair from November 1.

Newcastle Herald

Soldier and Senator Jim Molan on why the Hunter is a target if war breaks out between China and US

Williamtown a target if China moves on US

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