BRS says cover-up claim is ‘speculation’
Ben Roberts-Smith lawyers say that references to “blooding the rookie” did not corroborate war crime allegations, a court has heard.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan has descended into chaos after the Taliban seized control of Kabul. See the latest updates.
Whistleblower’s shock plea decision
Whistleblower David McBride, who provided classified documents to journalists on secret allegations of Australian war crimes in Afghanistan, has changed his plea.
Big Show roars back into Test calculations
Glenn Maxwell’s batting heroics made headlines around the globe this week, but it is another facet of his game that may nab ‘The Big Show’ a baggy green, writes BEN HORNE.
Inside the endless conflict of cricket’s misunderstood magician
Before bookending a golf cart accident with World Cup masterclasses, Glenn Maxwell confounded coaches and captains to the point of exile. His place in Australian cricket has been complicated, writes DANIEL CHERNY.
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Fifth Test: Hobart tickled pink
A historic bid to snatch the fifth Ashes Test from Melbourne and Sydney has been confirmed following more heavyweight backing.
Dad’s pain over veteran’s last days
An emotional father has described the tragic decline he witnessed in his son’s mental health after he was deployed to Afghanistan.
It’s not us! Hunter Valley pharma firm denies Taliban links
NSW pharmaceutical services firm Cpharm has been forced to deny it’s in cahoots with the Taliban after a poorly sourced news report blew up.
Why war crimes won’t be probed
An investigation into alleged war crimes by Australian soldiers in Afghanistan has been hampered by the Taliban’s takeover.
‘Intimidated, threatened’: Defence tried to silence Aussie dad
The father of an Australian soldier killed in Afghanistan has told of how “families were intimidated and threatened” by defence if they disclosed details of his son’s death.
Fan chaos erupts in crazy T20 World Cup scenes
Desperate cricket fans caused havoc when they tried to force their way into a T20 World Cup match and the chaos has caused a national skipper to urge calm.
Roberts-Smith seeks ‘secret’ evidence
Australia’s most decorated soldier wants the Defence Force to reveal what witnesses in his defamation trial said to a top-secret war crimes inquiry.
Cricket Australia won’t cancel Afghanistan Test
The upcoming Test against Afghanistan is likely to be postponed, with more details expected to be announced ‘relatively imminently’.
How Afghan vet went from booze and drugs to $4m success
When Troy Methorst left the army after barely escaping with his life in Afghanistan, he descended into a self-destructive cycle of drinking and drugs. He now runs a million-dollar business.
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