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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 · Dec 13, 2022

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.

ABC News · Dec 5, 2022

City shouldn't be treated like quiet suburb

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Newcastle Herald · Nov 6, 2022

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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 · Nov 3, 2022

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.

ABC News · Oct 31, 2022

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

Newcastle Herald · Oct 29, 2022

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 · Oct 18, 2022

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Team successes help Hunter sports kick on

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Newcastle Herald · Oct 6, 2022

Stealth fighters over Canberra for Queen's memorial

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

The Canberra Times · Sep 21, 2022

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.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 21, 2022

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.

ABC News · Sep 15, 2022

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.

Reuters · Sep 15, 2022

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.

ABC News · Sep 14, 2022

Craigmore teen dies after car crashes into fence at Edinburgh RAAF Base, 16-year-old charged

Police say three people were seen running from the car and a 17-year-old was found on the ground next to it.

ABC News · Sep 13, 2022

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ABC News · Sep 11, 2022

Memories from Canberra, Queen Elizabeth II's most visited Australian city

Her Majesty made 14 trips to Canberra, out of a grand total of 16 visits to the nation itself.

ABC News · Sep 6, 2022

Rescue mission for sailors stranded in the Tasman Sea after severe weather brings 10-metre seas

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority, the RAAF and NSW Police are combining their efforts to rescue the crew members, who rain into severe weather about 300 kilometres east of Lord Howe Island.

AAP · Sep 2, 2022

Euro air tanker jets to NT after Ukraine

A European air tanker has soared into the skies above the Northern Territory after finishing a NATO mission refuelling jet fighters for the Ukraine conflict.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 1, 2022

The Hunter's historic role in defence may yet be reprised, as Australia faces a growing security threat

The Hunter's role in national defence

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ABC News · Aug 27, 2022

Defence says 30 kilograms of toxic PFAS is still flowing into creeks in Darwin each year

Recent studies reveal 30 kilograms of PFAS is making its way off the Darwin RAAF Base into popular creeks each year, as Defence embarks on a major operation to mitigate potential health risks.

The Conversation · Aug 25, 2022

Is Australia in danger of becoming the US's 'deputy sheriff' in the South China Sea?

Recent comments by Defence Minister Richard Marles about Australia, China and the international law of the sea raise the spectre of Australia acting as an Indo-Pacific “deputy sheriff” for the United States, enforcing the rules-based international order.

ABC News · Aug 22, 2022

South China sea patrols to continue as RAAF declares China's air defences are 'not impenetrable'

Australia's new Air Force Chief says surveillance missions of the South China Sea will continue, as he confirms a "recent spate of unsafe incidences" in the contested region claimed by Beijing.

ABC News · Aug 19, 2022

Exercise Pitch Black begins in Darwin after COVID hiatus, with Germany, Japan and South Korea joining for the first time

Featuring high-stakes training scenarios and up to 100 fighter jets from across the world, the Royal Australian Air Force's biggest international training exercise is back after a four-year hiatus.

AAP · Aug 15, 2022

More sonic booms likely over NT RAAF base

The Australian Defence Force says NT residents near the Tindal RAAF base may hear more sonic booms with the arrival of new supersonic jets.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 14, 2022

Retail royalty: Verdun Hiles has been in retail at Toronto for 67 years

Verdun Hiles owns a menswear store in Toronto and has a story or two to tell about war, his home town, and fashion.

The Canberra Times · Aug 12, 2022

Bomber inspires today's aviators behind the scenes at AWM

Members of 460 Squadron were shown around the Lancaster

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