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Drunken parties at the SAS bar known as The Fat Ladies Arms in Afghanistan included soldiers dressed in offensive costumes, partially undressed and drinking from a dead Afghan's prosthetic leg. , , Source:, https://www.theage.com.au/national/buried-evidence-and-threats-how-ben-roberts-smith-tried-to-cover-up-his-alleged-crimes-20210408-p57hlr.html

Key findings in war crimes case

Now that the full 736 page judgment has been released, here are the key findings which led Ben Roberts-Smith to lose his case.

TOPSHOT - This undated US Air Force file photo released on June 20, 2019 shows a photo of a RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft. - A US spy drone was some 34 kilometers (21 miles) from the nearest point in Iran when it was shot down over the Strait of Hormuz by an Iranian surface-to-air missile June 20, 2019, a US general said.

AI drone kills its operator in test

The US military is in damage control after an Air Force official said a simulation showed an AI drone killing its operator.

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 26: Army personnel stand guard as Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People on May 26, 2023 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Thomas Peter - Pool/Getty Images)

Surprising new threat has China terrified

Social credit scores aren’t enough — so now Xi Jinping wants to push ahead with constructing a new way to find dissenters before they dissent.

SAS Corporal and Victoria Cross winner Ben Roberts-Smith in the pool. Pic Channel Seven (7) TV show 'Sunday Night'.

Tattoo that sparked war crimes lawsuit

Ben Roberts-Smith failed to prove he was defamed in articles alleging he committed war crimes, with a tattoo on his ribs central to his case.

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Tough utes compared: Nissan Navara Warrior v Ford Ranger Wiltrak X v Toyota HiLux Rugged X. Photos: Mark Bean.

Major changes coming to Australia’s cars

Australians have missed out on hi-tech vehicles being sold across the globe, so the car industry has taken steps to change this forever.

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A new dedicated council fleet manager will be able to focus on turning the Noosa's car pool electric.

‘Game changer’ for electric cars

Electric vehicles are on the rise but one thing has been holding them back. Now an Australian company claims that’s no longer the case.

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Top 50 cars of all time Sunday Herald Sun. Tesla S 2019 Tesla S model, available in Australia. Electric vehicle (eV). Picture supplied by Tesla for editorial use, April 2019.

Tesla planning faster version of Model S

New report says Elon Musk is working on improvements to the Model S, which hasn’t had a major update since its launch in 2012.

Ford has built a wild electric drift car based on the new Mach-E.

Electric car’s unbelievable performance

Ford’s Mustang Mach-E concept packs seven motors underneath its bold new bodywork. And the results have enthusiasts licking their lips.

Researchers at MIT and Brigham and Women’s Hospital have designed a new face mask that they believe could stop viral particles as effectively as N95 masks. Unlike N95 masks, the new masks were designed to be easily sterilized and used many times. Picture: MIT

Face mask of the future revealed

Researchers have created a reusable face mask they believe could be as effective at stopping viral particles as the highly sought-after N95.

Chinese staff at its Houston embassy seen burning documents. Picture: Twitter @KPRC2Tulsi

China busted burning secret documents

Staff inside a Chinese embassy have been caught burning papers in a last minute rush after the US evicted China over a rising feud.

HMAS Canberra (front) during operation Talisman Sabre

Aussie ships ‘confronted’ by Chinese navy

The Chinese navy has reportedly confronted Australian warships sailing near the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea.

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Mercedes is set to adopt an online sales model in Australia.

Carmaker plans to sidestep its dealers

This luxury brand plans to adopt a controversial new sales strategy, dealing directly with customers in a move likely to upset showrooms.

Professor Javaan Singh Chahl, with his flapping wing (for a bird like drone) at Mawson Lakes on the on the 21st July, 2020. Picture: Tricia Watkinson Under embargo to Thurday, July 23.

Drones of the future fly with wings

We’re becoming used to drones flying like miniature helicopters – but these ones, being researched here, will fly like one of the world’s fastest birds.

Photo of old Ford Falcon XA GT RPO 83

Rust-bucket Falcon could fetch a fortune

The tyres are flat, it won’t start and it’s riddled with rust but this rare coupe is expected to fetch top dollar because it’s part of Aussie muscle car folklore.

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