Unlikely Aussie to attend Queen’s funeral
Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith plans to travel to London to attend the official commemorations for the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan has descended into chaos after the Taliban seized control of Kabul. See the latest updates.
Former special forces commando sues ABC
Heston Russell is suing the public broadcaster and two of its senior journalists for defamation in relation to two articles which he says accused him of alleged war crimes.
Outrage over Taliban hostage’s Kabul return
Australia’s immigration minister has responded to “distressing” vision of a NSW teacher and former Taliban hostage being back in Afghanistan.
Shocking vision of ex-Aussie Taliban hostage
Stunning new footage has emerged of an Australian academic praising the Taliban after he was held hostage by the regime.
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Orders about insider attacks not passed to platoons
IN THE month three Australian soldiers were gunned down in Afghanistan, an international security force issued vital orders about possible insider attacks.
Training deficiencies could have led to rogue insider attack
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Taliban claim responsibility for attack on Afghan Parliament
A TALIBAN suicide bomber and several gunmen have attacked the Afghan parliament, shattering windows and forcing lawmakers to flee.
If Nadir is sent back to Afghanistan, he will be killed
IF NADIR Sadiqi is sent back to Afghanistan, there’s no two ways about it, he will be killed.
Australia’s bravest dog Sarbi loses cancer battle
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David Wood: A digger’s life cut short by trauma of service
PERHAPS like most men, Sapper David Wood was more sensitive than he would ever let on.
Best of the World Cup to be thrown out in 2019
WHAT a travesty we may not get to see emerging cricket nations such as Afghanistan, Ireland, Scotland and the UAE playing at the 2019 World Cup in England.
Joy awaits the Scots or Afghans
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Family fights for Afghan war hero to be listed at memorial
AFTER taking his own life while suffering from post traumatic stress, Casino solider David Wood could be one of the first names on a new war casualties section.
Aussies still in danger despite end of combat – Afghanistan
‘AUSTRALIA’S mission in Afghanistan has changed, not ended’ the Defence Force chief told an international meeting overnight.
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