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In the dark: Australia ill-prepared for climate punch

Australia is overdue for a full audit of climate change-fuelled risks as the latest science suggests warming is accelerating.

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Liberal backbenchers urge Coalition not to raid foreign aid budget to pay for rumoured $15bn defence boost

Exclusive: Following in UK government’s footsteps may compromise Australia’s leadership in South Pacific, Liberal MPs say

The Guardian - AU

‘Vandals in the White House’ no longer reliable allies of Australia, former defence force chief says

Chris Barrie says it’s too soon to say whether we should end our Aukus partnership, but called Donald Trump in his second term ‘irrecoverable’

The Guardian - AU

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Experts fear nuclear plants would become war targets

If Australia builds nuclear capabilities, the reactors could be vulnerable to missile strikes and sabotage in the event of a war, say former defence chiefs.

AAP

Renewables option as climate change fuels conflict

Australia can take advantage of its geography and become energy independent as the risk of conflict over resources spikes, an ex-military general says.

AAP

Bonza fleet’s grounding extended – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Calls to establish climate change intelligence unit

A dedicated unit to tackle the security threat posed by climate change should be established within Australia's intelligence community, a former ADF chief says.

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Jim Chalmers accuses Peter Dutton of being ‘chief propagandist’ of no campaign amid heated voice referendum debate – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

'Hiding behind secrecy': crossbenchers slam Labor over climate risk report

They want an unclassified version of the report.

The Canberra Times

Climate crisis: Australia must ready for ‘devastating’ regional disruption, MPs told

Failed states, a rise in authoritarian politics and heightened risks of conflict among potential threats outlined in thinktank’s assessment

The Guardian - AU

Newcastle Comic-Con at St James' Park to feature TV and film stars from Star Wars, Red Dwarf and Gladiators

Actor Will Mellor also will be among the celebrities attending a newly-announced geek-fest celebration coming to Newcastle this June

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Former defence leaders urge government to release report into national security risks posed by climate change

Former Australian defence force chief Chris Barrie says the government should immediately release a declassified version of the report to help the public grapple with looming risks.

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Former ADF chief calls for release of secret report into security threat posed by climate crisis

Chris Barrie says global heating poses larger security threat than China, and Australians should be armed with this information

The Guardian - AU

Former defence leaders demand release of climate report

Former defence force leaders fear climate security poses a greater risk to Australia than regional threats and are demanding the government declassify a report.

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The Guardian - AU

Albanese government considering standby workforce to manage natural disasters

Dealing with Australia’s continual fires and floods needs a dedicated, semi-professional workforce, emergency minister Murray Watt says

The Guardian - AU

Australia ‘ill-prepared’ for food insecurity driven by war and climate crisis, former defence leaders say

Former military heads warn of risks to food supply ahead of report from Australian Security Leaders Climate Group

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese to order intelligence chief to examine security threats posed by climate crisis

Former ADF chief backs study saying threats ‘continue to escalate in the absence of far stronger climate action than we have seen thus far’

The Guardian - AU

Let doctors use MDMA to treat veterans with PTSD and depression, former ADF boss says

Chris Barrie says he hopes common sense will prevail and the TGA will allow drug to be more readily used to treat patients

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Frydenberg expects ‘close’ battle to hold seat as Labor cost of living attacks continue – as it happened

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Climate crisis is greatest threat to Australia’s future and security, former defence leaders warn

Open letter calls on politicians to make climate a primary focus in election year and ‘address this clear and present danger’

Nottingham Post

Where are the cast of The Brittas Empire now? From Bridgerton star to Absolutely Fabulous favourite

The show centred around the fictional Whitbury New Town Leisure Centre

The Canberra Times

Former Defence chief, Liberal leader condemn lack of action on climate change

Minister for Defence Peter Dutton has previously issued directives to his department and serving military to stop pursuing a "woke agenda".

The Guardian - AU

Defence personnel not allowed to speak about climate ‘unless they go through Peter Dutton’s office’

Former defence force chief Chris Barrie says it’s a disgrace that we’ve made a left-right issue out of global heating and its impacts

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