Huge move over war crimes finding
Medals have been stripped from up to nine serving and former military commanders after a bombshell inquiry found special forces soldiers likely committed war crimes.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan has descended into chaos after the Taliban seized control of Kabul. See the latest updates.
Major update in gangland shooting
Police say an arrest is ‘around the corner’ more than a year after a Victorian underworld figure was gunned down while walking in an inner-city street.
‘Can’t do this in Australia’: Mum’s betrayal
A woman faces deportation to Afghanistan as a court weighs up whether she goes to jail for forcing her daughter into a murderous marriage.
‘Can’t do this in Australia’: Mum’s betrayal
A woman faces deportation to Afghanistan as a court weighs up whether she goes to jail for forcing her daughter into a murderous marriage.
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BRS’ fight over cliff-kick allegation
Nine’s lawyers argue that findings that Ben Roberts-Smith kicked an Afghan villager down a cliff shouldn’t be overturned.
Witness to alleged BRS killings ‘plausible’: Nine
A key witness who alleges he saw Ben Roberts-Smith involved in the execution of two men at an Afghan compound ought to be believed, Nine’s lawyers have told a court.
948 controllers but two sickies halt flights
Extensive flight delays and flight cancellations on Monday have been blamed on the absence of two air traffic controllers from the Sydney Airport tower, highlighting the ongoing problem of staff shortages at Airservices Australia.
BRS’ big claim about key witness
Ben Roberts-Smith’s lawyers have argued that a key witness to two alleged unlawful killings cannot be relied upon, a court has heard.
BRS’ big claim about key witness
Ben Roberts-Smith’s lawyers have argued that a key witness to two alleged unlawful killings cannot be relied upon, a court has heard.
BRS lawyers attack cliff-kick finding
Ben Roberts-Smith’s lawyers have gone on the attack against allegations the highly decorated soldier kicked an Afghan civilian off a cliff.
BRS lawyers attack cliff-kick finding
Ben Roberts-Smith’s lawyers have gone on the attack against allegations the highly decorated soldier kicked an Afghan civilian off a cliff.
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.
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.
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