Category : Defence


Princess Anne begins Australian military tour

Princess Anne has touched down in Sydney to commence a significant military-focused tour of Australia, marking the 100th anniversary of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals.

Peter Tinley Joins War Memorial Council

Special Forces veteran and former WA minister Peter Tinley has been appointed to the Australian War Memorial council, joining chair Kim Beazley. Discover the new leadership shaping Australia's military heritage.

Help Name 70 Lost WWI Diggers from Fromelles

West Australians are urged to help identify 70 WWI soldiers found in a mass grave in France. Amateur historian Lambis Englezos visits Perth to aid the mission ahead of Remembrance Day.

RSL WA displays Fourth Wave veterans' photos

RSL WA unveils a powerful photo exhibition showcasing the lives of modern veterans from the 'Fourth Wave'. See their stories from East Timor to Afghanistan. Visit Anzac House from November 12.

Kongsberg's $850M missile hub for Newcastle Honeysuckle

Norwegian defence giant Kongsberg is establishing a major office hub in Newcastle's Honeysuckle precinct for its $850 million missile program, creating hundreds of jobs and boosting the Hunter region's defence capabilities.

WA Police hunt fugitive who removed tracking device

Western Australia Police have launched an urgent manhunt for a 30-year-old offender who removed his electronic monitoring bracelet. The community is warned not to approach the potentially dangerous individual.

Defence's $254M Canberra lease deal exposed

Exclusive details reveal the Department of Defence's quarter-billion dollar property deal in Canberra, securing long-term office space at Brindabella Park with significant taxpayer investment.

Queensland Terror Raid: 7 Arrested, IEDs Seized

A major counter-terrorism operation across Queensland has resulted in seven arrests and the seizure of improvised explosive devices, firearms, and a drone in what authorities are calling a significant disruption to potential terrorist activity.

Defence relocating staff to new Brindabella Park offices

The Australian Department of Defence is embarking on a significant relocation, moving hundreds of public service staff to a new state-of-the-art office facility at Brindabella Park in Canberra's airport precinct.

Austal rescues troubled $2B Army vessel project

Western Australian shipbuilder Austal takes control of design work for the Australian Army's troubled Landing Craft project, aiming to get the critical $2 billion defence program back on track after significant delays and budget concerns.

WA Defence Firms Ride AUKUS Wave at Perth Expo

Western Australian defence companies are capitalising on AUKUS opportunities at Perth's Indo-Pacific Maritime Exposition, showcasing local innovation to global partners.

Australia's Nuclear Submarine Revolution Begins

Exclusive insight into Australia's groundbreaking nuclear reactor preparations as the nation gears up for the AUKUS submarine fleet arrival. Discover how WA is transforming into a global defence hub.

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