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A new exhibition reveals the fascinating stories behind some of the Hunter's intriguing military structures.

Australia's Department of Defence for the first time confirms the total number of RAAF pilots deployed to the United Kingdom on a secretive mission to remotely operate British armed drones over the Middle East.

Military bands, with their shiny instruments, formal uniforms and precision marching are one of the most instantly recognisable symbols of a nation’s defence forces. As such, throughout much of history, their membership as been limited to men: Australian defence force bands only formally welcomed women into their ranks after the…

A month after Australia accused Chinese warships of pointing a laser towards a RAAF surveillance plane in the Arafura Sea, China releases a 12-second clip it says shows the Australian plane flying in a "nuisance", "malicious" and "unprofessional" manner.

A Chinese foreign ministry spokesman says its ships were complying with international law and practice when an RAAF aircraft detected a laser being directed at it.

Tensions between Australia and China have increased further, after the Chinese shone a laser at a RAAF surveillance aircraft that was observing Chinese naval activity in Australia’s exclusive economic zone.

A $160 million maintenance facility for high-tech military aircraft will be constructed next to a RAAF base north of Adelaide.

Aviation pioneers including Nancy Bird Walton flew there, and it was the base for a search to find famous actors missing at sea. This country airstrip has links to the earliest days of Australian aviation.

The main road connecting South Australia and the Northern Territory will reopen to some vehicles from early tomorrow after flooding cut the highway.