Can a two-year ‘placeholder’ reform the Australian Defence Force?
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Can a two-year ‘placeholder’ reform the Australian Defence Force?

The Albanese government has opted for continuity over change and safety over boldness in its choice of a new Defence Force chief.

  • byMatthew Knott

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Israel pressed to co-operate with ‘unprecedented’ Australian probe into aid worker killings

Israel pressed to co-operate with ‘unprecedented’ Australian probe into aid worker killings

The Albanese government is also urging Israel to take further action against the troops responsible for the death of Australian Zomi Frankcom and six fellow aid workers if they are found guilty of wrong-doing.

  • byMatthew Knott
‘Inexcusable’:Angry Australia condemns aid worker killings,Israel suspends two officers

‘Inexcusable’:Angry Australia condemns aid worker killings,Israel suspends two officers

The Israeli military has dismissed two army officers who were involved in the operation that killed Australian Zomi Frankcom and six fellow aid workers.

  • byMatthew Knott
Bowen defends use of two jets for one photo op with PM for renewables

Bowen defends use of two jets for one photo op with PM for renewables

The energy minister said the Royal Australian Air Force advised that the Hunter Valley airport couldn’t accommodate the PM’s usual plane.

  • byOlivia Ireland andMatthew Knott
Australia set to pump $5b into UK submarine industry

Australia set to pump $5b into UK submarine industry

Australia will inject the money into the British industrial base over 10 years in a bid to ensure AUKUS doesn’t face the delays that have bedevilled past naval projects.

  • byMatthew Knott
Serving Defence personnel face higher suicide risks,new research claims

Serving Defence personnel face higher suicide risks,new research claims

Defence previously suggested that serving members of the military were better protected against suicide. That may not be true.

  • byCaitlin Fitzsimmons
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The ‘deputy PMs’:Claims Albanese’s powerful inner circle is shutting out ministers

The ‘deputy PMs’:Claims Albanese’s powerful inner circle is shutting out ministers

A government minister has complained to Anthony Albanese about the influence of senior public servants,while the power of Penny Wong and Katy Gallagher has continued to grow.

  • byJames Massola andShane Wright
Democracy sinks under a series of low blows

Democracy sinks under a series of low blows

Perhaps it’s time for the PM to take the initiative and continue to raise the tone of the national conversation.

Joe Hockey demands ‘traitor’ politician be identified

Joe Hockey demands ‘traitor’ politician be identified

Former treasurer Joe Hockey says politicians can feel “personally smeared” after a foreign spy operation involving an ex-politician targeted an ex-prime minister’s family.

  • byMatthew Knott andOlivia Ireland
Ukraine pleads with Australia to remove red tape holding back aid

Ukraine pleads with Australia to remove red tape holding back aid

The Ukrainian community made a direct plea to Defence Minister Richard Marles to remove obstacles within his department that have held back some of the support.

  • byDavid Crowe andAndrew Probyn
Richard Marles gun-shy over Indonesian presidential gift from Prabowo

Richard Marles gun-shy over Indonesian presidential gift from Prabowo

Prabowo Subianto,accused of human rights abuses during his time in the military,had a curious gift for the deputy prime minister.

  • byKishor Napier-Raman andNoel Towell