Defence
Remoteness no longer enough: NZ defence needs more money to counter China, climate change
New Zealand’s first national security strategy underscores how China’s rise is upending old norms – even 9000 kilometres away in Wellington.
- by Lewis Jackson and Lucy Craymer
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Human remains found after army helicopter crash
Lieutenant-General Greg Bilton said a “further debris field” had been found in the sea near Hamilton Island that was consistent with a catastrophic, high-impact crash.
- by Matthew Knott
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Home Truths
Consultancy firm boasted ‘unfettered access’ to Defence, national security agencies
Having won tens of millions of dollars worth of consulting work, this Canberra consultancy felt it was in the box seat for plenty more.
- by Nick McKenzie and David Crowe
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To defend Australia, we must create a national citizens’ militia
If the Australian government is serious about the dire warning from the Defence Strategic Review, it should embrace a training program where civilians can defend our country should the need arise.
- by Anthony Bergin
ABC made inaccurate claim, reporter tells ex-commando’s defamation trial
The broadcaster issued an erroneous press release about a story at the centre of Heston Russell’s defamation case, senior ABC journalist Mark Willacy has said.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
‘Crazy laws’: ABC journalist took aim at ex-commando’s defamation suit
Senior ABC Investigations journalist Mark Willacy told the Federal Court he did not write about former commando Heston Russell.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
Stokes forced to reveal communications with Roberts-Smith’s lawyers
Ben Roberts-Smith’s key supporters at Seven West Media must hand over thousands of documents showing their involvement in his failed defamation case.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
‘Catastrophic impact’: Opposition wants Taipans retired sooner after four deaths
Defence Minister Richard Marles said the search-and-rescue mission off the Queensland coast has become a recovery operation.
- by Matthew Knott and Ben Cubby
‘Shocking breach’ of ethics: ABC journalist grilled during ex-commando’s defamation trial
Investigations journalist Mark Willacy has defended his journalism during a testy hearing as former commando Heston Russell sues for defamation.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
Troubled Taipans expected to fly again after crash: army chief
Simon Stuart says he expects the MRH-90 Taipan helicopter to remain in use until its scheduled retirement next year despite Friday’s crash.
- by Matthew Knott
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Whitsundays
‘Willing to do anything for anyone’: Friend’s tribute to crash victim
The four Defence Force aircrew missing after Friday night’s MRH-90 Taipan helicopter crash near Lindeman Island have been identified.
- by Julie Power and Sarah McPhee