Garden Island ‘best site’ for cruise terminal after Yarra Bay scuttled

Garden Island ‘best site’ for cruise terminal after Yarra Bay scuttled

A decision to rule out constructing a cruise-ship terminal at Yarra Bay puts the naval base at Garden Island back on the agenda as a potential site.

  • byMatt O'Sullivan

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World War Two’s great survivor dies at 103

World War Two’s great survivor dies at 103

The service of World War Two veteran Frank McGovern was marked by the number of times he survived attacks which killed hundreds of others.

  • byAshleigh Taylor andTim Barlass
‘How dare you do this’:How Defence’s river of poison put thousands of years of culture in jeopardy

‘How dare you do this’:How Defence’s river of poison put thousands of years of culture in jeopardy

Part two of the Poisoned Paradise investigation into the contamination of water supplies around Wreck Bay from a Defence base reveals the shocking impact on local culture.

  • byCarrie Fellner
Nuclear subs finally get a plug
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Nuclear subs finally get a plug

So utilities won’t take a dive.

Navy’s troubled frigate project suffers further cost blowout

Navy’s troubled frigate project suffers further cost blowout

The Australian National Audit Office’s damning report raises more questions about whether the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine program can be delivered without significant overruns.

  • byMatthew Knott
AUKUS as much about jobs as it is national security,Albanese says

AUKUS as much about jobs as it is national security,Albanese says

The Australian prime minister’s comments came as he toured the shipyards in northern England where nuclear submarines will be built under the AUKUS agreement.

  • byRob Harris
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Flocking to the party
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Flocking to the party

And copping a spray.

Ignore the AUKUS hand-wringers,we need these subs for sea-bed battles:Navy chief
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Ignore the AUKUS hand-wringers,we need these subs for sea-bed battles:Navy chief

Vice Admiral Mark Hammond forcefully rejected claims the nuclear-powered submarines will be obsolete before they arrive.

  • byMatthew Knott
From the Archives,1885:Victoria’s navy readies for Russian invasion

From the Archives,1885:Victoria’s navy readies for Russian invasion

In 1885,with tensions high between England and Russia,and a Russian fleet spotted off the coast of South Africa,just 19 days steam from Australia,the Victorian government prepared for war.

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An outstanding officer and acclaimed naval historian and strategist

An outstanding officer and acclaimed naval historian and strategist

Rear Admiral James Goldrick was a naval officer of exceptional intellect and influence – a mentor,shipmate and friend to many.

  • byPeter Jones
Best foot forward
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Best foot forward

Even if it’s into sock cyberspace.