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 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.
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.
Three into two: Smith return leaves Aussies with headache
With Steve Smith poised to return for Australia’s bid for World Cup glory, the selection heat is on three players. But, coach Andrew McDonald hasn’t been in any mood to give his plans away.
Revealed: Aussie medicos came close to retiring Glenn Maxwell
Josh Hazlewood has revealed that Glenn Maxwell’s World Cup heroics against Afghanistan almost came to an abrupt end at the hands of the Australian medical team, writes DANIEL CHERNY.
Every Aussie rated: Concern grows over World Cup hero’s form
Glenn Maxwell rightly took all the headlines, but a trend throughout the World Cup continued against Afghanistan, the worrying form of one of Australia’s most reliable stars.
How Maxwell made a ‘1 in 500’ chance a reality
It’s been called the greatest ODI innings in history. BEN HORNE breaks down every key stat and record from Glenn Maxwell’s masterclass in Mumbai.
Analysis: Was Glenn Maxwell’s innings the greatest ever?
At 7/91 chasing 292, Australia had a half a per cent chance of beating Afghanistan. Enter Glenn Maxwell with an unbelievable innings that is now our best ever writes DANIEL CHERNY.
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