Wife of man injured in Kabul: ‘Government won’t stand by us’
The wife of a South Australian citizen – seen injured trying to flee the Taliban in a viral video – says she can’t find anyone from the federal government to help them.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan has descended into chaos after the Taliban seized control of Kabul. See the latest updates.
Who ISIS-K is and why they don’t fight with the Taliban
The Taliban has a new terror force to contend with in Afghanistan. After their twin attacks on Kabul, we look at who ISIS-K is and what they want.
‘Evil’: ScoMo condemns Kabul attack
Scott Morrison has condemned the ‘evil, calculated and inhumane’ terror group that bombed Kabul overnight.
‘Unacceptable behaviour’: MP ejected
A question on Australia’s rescue mission in Afghanistan led to a Labor MP’s ejection from the parliament for ‘unacceptable behaviour’.
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Long-distance call captures moment
A TYPICAL Sunshine Coast Christmas for Lance Corporal Justine Peronchick involved dinner with friends and family and a splash in the ocean.
Open your hearts to refugees, urges mum
MAREE Sandoval used to say “boat people” should be sent back to where they came from.
Abbott makes stop in Afghanistan to encourage Aussie troops
OPPOSITION Leader Tony Abbott dropped in on Australian troops in Afghanistan for a brief speech largely endorsing the work of the Defence Forces in the region.
Aussies withdraw as Afghan army takes control of security
AUSSIE troops have been withdrawn from forward operating bases and patrol bases in Uruzgan province, with the Afghan National Army taking control of security.
Speaker from the frontline
CAPTAIN Grant Prendergast has expressed his gratitude to the Warwick RSL Sub-branch for the care packages sent to Afghanistan for our troops.
Words from afar
THE Warwick Rugby League Wall of Legends induction ceremony on Saturday was two weeks early for Australian Army representative player Adam Fisher.
Family and friends farewell fallen Digger
THE South Australian soldier killed by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan has been farewelled by friends and family in Lyndoch.
Amberley force on mission
AN AMBERLEY-based squadron made history this week as the first RAAF ground combat force deployed to Afghanistan.
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