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Fatal Taipan helicopter crash report released

Fatal Taipan helicopter crash report released

22 May | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Gilmour Space counts down to launch of first Australian-designed rocket

Gilmour Space counts down to launch of first Australian-designed rocket

15 May | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Canberra cyber firm merges with UK company to form PentenAmio

Canberra cyber firm merges with UK company to form PentenAmio

13 May | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Dutton promises big increase in defence spending if elected

Dutton promises big increase in defence spending if elected

24 April | By Andrew McLaughlin
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The private company where veterans serve their country again — and are supported in return

The private company where veterans serve their country again — and are supported in return

22 April | By Dione David
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Australian defence industry contracts for multinational F-35 program top $5 billion

Australian defence industry contracts for multinational F-35 program top $5 billion

21 April | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Is it time to consider alternative submarines under AUKUS Pillar 1?

Is it time to consider alternative submarines under AUKUS Pillar 1?

15 April | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Angus Robertson found guilty of repeatedly raping fellow cadet at Australian Defence Force Academy

Angus Robertson found guilty of repeatedly raping fellow cadet at Australian Defence Force Academy

9 April | By Albert McKnight
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Woman 'felt very disgusted' after alleged rape by fellow defence force cadet

Woman 'felt very disgusted' after alleged rape by fellow defence force cadet

4 April | By Albert McKnight
Public Sector
Explosive SAS 'Bravery and Betrayal' doco records lifesaving role of Belgian Malinois combat dogs

Explosive SAS 'Bravery and Betrayal' doco records lifesaving role of Belgian Malinois combat dogs

4 April | By Oliver Jacques
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Canada looks to buy Australian-developed over-the-horizon radar system

Canada looks to buy Australian-developed over-the-horizon radar system

19 March | By Andrew McLaughlin
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New program launched to help ADF spouses develop careers

New program launched to help ADF spouses develop careers

4 March | By Chris Johnson
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The Capital Water Cooler: Comings and goings in the public sector

The Capital Water Cooler: Comings and goings in the public sector

25 February | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Memorial build on budget, on schedule and winning friends

Memorial build on budget, on schedule and winning friends

19 February | By Ian Bushnell
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Canberra’s CEA Technologies gets new radar contract for Army long-range fires

Canberra’s CEA Technologies gets new radar contract for Army long-range fires

18 February | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Next-gen AI project to deliver 'mission-ready' solutions in Defence and healthcare

Next-gen AI project to deliver 'mission-ready' solutions in Defence and healthcare

11 February | By Jodie O'Sullivan
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Public Sector
Canberra firms receive Defence funding to develop advanced electronic warfare technology

Canberra firms receive Defence funding to develop advanced electronic warfare technology

10 February | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Isolationist working from home bad for public service and national capital, says Byron

Isolationist working from home bad for public service and national capital, says Byron

7 February | By Ian Bushnell
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Study shows Army reservists lack support from employers and managers

Study shows Army reservists lack support from employers and managers

31 January | By Andrew McLaughlin
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New group CEO for Aspen Medical

New group CEO for Aspen Medical

25 January | By Karyn Starmer
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New documentary: SAS soldiers on why they feel betrayed after risking their lives for their country

New documentary: SAS soldiers on why they feel betrayed after risking their lives for their country

23 January | By Oliver Jacques
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Australia welcomes cessation of hostilities and hostage agreement in Gaza

Australia welcomes cessation of hostilities and hostage agreement in Gaza

16 January | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Two of Bega's Lucas brothers who died in WWII to be remembered at Last Post

Two of Bega's Lucas brothers who died in WWII to be remembered at Last Post

12 January | By Albert McKnight
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New boss of the Australian Cyber Security Centre named

New boss of the Australian Cyber Security Centre named

11 January | By Chris Johnson
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Public Sector
Government’s 'Kill ASPI' review recommends scaling back funding for think tanks

Government’s 'Kill ASPI' review recommends scaling back funding for think tanks

11 January | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Public Sector
More Bushmaster armoured vehicles ordered for Australian Army

More Bushmaster armoured vehicles ordered for Australian Army

10 January | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Sailor killed in WWII kamikaze attack to be honoured by Last Post

Sailor killed in WWII kamikaze attack to be honoured by Last Post

4 January | By Albert McKnight
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Our correspondent in the air wings it home with a classy media prize

Our correspondent in the air wings it home with a classy media prize

20 December 2024 | By Chris Johnson
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Australian Defence Force PC-21 advanced trainer fleet logs 100,000 flight hours

Australian Defence Force PC-21 advanced trainer fleet logs 100,000 flight hours

20 December 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Australian embassy in Ukraine to reopen

Australian embassy in Ukraine to reopen

20 December 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Defence base contractors accused of price fixing by consumer watchdog

Defence base contractors accused of price fixing by consumer watchdog

16 December 2024 | By Albert McKnight
Government promises 'real and meaningful' reform in wake of Defence & Veteran Suicide Royal Commission

Government promises 'real and meaningful' reform in wake of Defence & Veteran Suicide Royal Commission

3 December 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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