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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

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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.

ABC News

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.

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.

Newcastle Herald

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.

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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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Newcastle Herald

Pilot burned in Luskintyre plane crash did 'extraordinary job'

A man who suffered burns to about 80 per cent of his body when an aircraft exploded and crashed near Maitland this week has been described as an experienced pilot who is popular in the aviation community.

Newcastle Herald

Team successes help Hunter sports kick on

Newcastle Herald readers have their say

The Canberra Times

Stealth fighters over Canberra for Queen's memorial

RAAF's new stealth fighters will be over Canberra on Thursday for national day of mourning

Newcastle Herald

Take a look at the final designs for Rathmines' new skate park

A final concept plan has been thrashed out for the $2 million Rathmines Skatepark and Youth Hub development, expected to draw skaters from across the region to Lake Macquarie.

ABC News

RAAF to fly emergency supplies to Lord Howe Island after rat forces ship into quarantine

Peak tourist season is underway on the island 600km off the coast of NSW, but essential supplies are depleting after the rodent sighting stopped the ship from delivering its usual goods.

Reuters

Australia to decide on further Triton maritime drone orders after defence review

Australia will decide on whether to order up to four more Northrop Grumman Corp MQ-4C Triton maritime surveillance drones after a defence review next year, a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) official said.

ABC News

RAAF releases 360 vision of F/A-18F jet skimming Brisbane River during Riverfire rehearsal

The RAAF releases 360 vision of an F/A-18F jet skimming the Brisbane River during Riverfire's rehearsal.

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