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The Ultimate Disappearing Act? Magician Missing After Car Found Abandoned, Military Called In to Help

A major search is underway in Queensland for magician Daniel Hidden, missing since 14 June. His abandoned vehicle was found near Currumbin Valley, prompting a multi-agency search operation.

International Business Times UK

Australian magician Daniel Hidden disappears without a trace after leaving a cryptic message, police launch massive search

Australian magician and mentalist Daniel Hidden has vanished without a trace, triggering a large-scale search operation across rugged bushland in Queensland's Gold Coast hinterland. The 26-year-old was last seen leaving his Broadbeach home in the early hours of June 14 in a silver Hyundai Santa Fe towing a caravan. His…

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Military honours for personnel across land, sea and air

High-performing Australian Defence Force personnel across the Navy, Army and Air Force have been recognised for their outstanding service and contribution.

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Defence helps Pacific partners fight illegal fishing

The Australian Defence Force is helping detect and deter illegal and unregulated fishing across the Southwest Pacific as part of a multinational crackdown.

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Aussie manufacturing boost in $1.2b fleet upgrade

Australia is selling one of its most prized military vehicles to the Netherlands as the government also moves to shore up its own defence force.

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After 125 Years of Male Leadership, Australia Names Its First Female Army Chief – Who Is Susan Coyle?

Lieutenant General Susan Coyle becomes the first female chief of the Australian Army, breaking a 125-year tradition of male leadership and advancing gender equality in military history.

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Ben Roberts-Smith’s comrades say he ordered them to execute unarmed civilians, court documents show

Former SAS corporal allegedly placed man on his knees and ordered fellow soldier to shoot him, according to statement of facts

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Record defence spend to counter 'more dangerous world'

Australia will soon spend more than it ever has on defence outside of wartime, but the opposition has dismissed it as "creative accounting".

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Billions more locked and loaded for defence spending

New figures have revealed more than $10 billion was spent on defence in since 2022 than previously forecast, ahead of a major strategy unveiling.

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Attacks on incoming female army chief 'despicable'

A minister has hit out at those spreading hate against the first woman to lead Australia's army, saying she was the most qualified candidate.

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Eye-watering drone spend dismissed as 'window-dressing'

Australia will spend up to $15 billion to beef up its drone capabilities over the next decade, but a defence expert has warned it won't go far enough.

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Woman to lead Australia’s army for the first time in 125-year history

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Australia appoints Susan Coyle as first female army chief: ‘Deeply historic moment’

Lieutenant General Susan Coyle, the current chief of joint capabilities, ⁠will take over as chief of army in July

The Independent UK

Woman to lead Australian army for the first time in history

Australia has appointed its first female Chief of Army, in a landmark 125-year first for the armed forces

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Navy boss to navigate defence through choppy waters

The head of Australia's navy has been tapped to lead the country's entire defence force, with the controversial AUKUS deal just one of his many challenges.

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From serving the nation to serving a sentence

New Flinders University research warns many veterans and their families are being failed long after their service ends.

The Conversation

Should the parliament decide if Australia goes to war?

As the war in Iran heads into its second month, the conflict has escalated rapidly. The effects are being felt around the world, and there is no clear sign of it ending.

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ADF sexual abuse class action 'not a test of loyalty'

The chief of the Australian Defence Force has reaffirmed his support for serving women to join a class action alleging sexual abuse and harassment.

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Rapid tech uptake as diggers aim to bring down drones

Drone technology has transformed the modern battlefield and the Australian Defence Force is moving quickly to protect its soldiers and citizens.

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'Disgraceful' bid to remove defence class action claims

The defence force faces backlash as it seeks to exclude complaints of sexual violence and harassment experienced by female members overseas from a class action.

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Deep dive probe into insidious military sexual assault

A standalone probe into systemic sexual assault and harassment within the Australian Defence Force will examine how offences are investigated and punished.

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'Protect their own': defence culture of silence, abuse

Members of the Australian Defence Force sign up to serve their nation, but for many, their greatest threat isn't the enemy - it's their colleagues.

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Recent ADF members ruled out of veterans' service chief

As recruitment is underway for the head of a body to uphold accountability of reforms to defence and veteran wellbeing, a key group will be ineligible.

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Class action filed over rates of sexual violence in ADF

A group of women are taking unprecedented legal action against the commonwealth government over systemic sexual violence within the Australian Defence Force.

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Australia limits boots on ground in Gaza reconstruction

Sending a larger group of Australian troops to Gaza would not be backed by the opposition, with an expert warning resources should stay in the Pacific region.

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