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After years of backsliding, the ADF is growing again. What’s behind the recruitment uptick?

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has been facing a recruitment crisis for years. A lack of young people wanting to join has prompted a variety of responses from the force, including opening eligibility to some foreigners.

The Conversation

Australian defence force ads on TikTok and in video games drive 15-year high recruitment numbers

ADF enlisted 7,059 full-time personnel last financial year from 75,000 applications, but the target was 8,105.

The Guardian - AU

Memorial research centre unlocks precious war records

Access to military records, diaries and precious documents will be made easier for people wanting to learn about the service and sacrifice of their loved ones.

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Australian politicians lambast ‘neo-Nazi hecklers’ at Anzac Day memorial service

Anzac Day commemorates anniversary of first major military action by Australian and New Zealand Army Corps during World War I

The Independent UK

Australians and New Zealanders commemorate war dead on Anzac Day

Hundreds of thousands of people have gathered across Australia and New Zealand for dawn services and street marches to commemorate their war dead on Anzac Day

The Independent UK

Crowds Join Anzac Day Services For Australia, New Zealand Forces

Crowds of Australians and New Zealanders gathered just before dawn on Friday to observe solemn Anzac Day ceremonies, but one service was briefly interrupted by booing -- with a local politician blaming a "known neo-Nazi".

International Business Times

Hecklers Who Booed During ANZAC Day Dawn Service Condemned After ‘Disgraceful’ Act

One of the hecklers is reportedly a "known neo-Nazi".

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Coalition cuts to public service jobs could push out social service payment wait times by months, Labor says

Exclusive: Katy Gallagher says ‘if Peter Dutton cuts, you will pay’ as Albanese government analysis shows opposition pledge would mean worsened services

The Guardian - AU

War veteran paints his way out of a dark place

A war veteran who turned to art to manage his trauma now hopes to make a career out of his passion, and will paint a mural for a veterans support group.

AAP

Australian Defence Force to recruit Five Eyes personnel

More overseas citizens will soon be able to enlist in Australia's Defence Force as the government relaxes eligibility requirements to boost numbers.

AAP

National body to head clean-up of 'forever chemicals'

Eighteen recommendations from a review of contamination from "forever chemicals" near three defence bases have been agreed to by the federal government.

AAP

'We're not happy': shocking defence data released

As Defence struggles with recruitment and retention issues, a workplace survey shows worrying statistics with a number of military personnel looking to quit.

AAP

Veteran claims to be made easier with law changes

Veterans are hopeful planned changes to the nation's military compensation framework will mean no more delays for life-saving support.

AAP

The week in parliament: ‘ambassador’ Bill sets tongues wagging and a ministerial audition goes horribly wrong

Shorten reportedly approached to become French envoy, tensions on Gaza spill over, and Matt Keogh creates a government-size headache over military recruitment

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Newcastle Herald

$5.4-million outreach program to support Hunter veterans and their families

Outreach programs will be set up in three Hunter Region towns.

The Canberra Times

Govt opens way to greater Frontier Wars recognition at War Memorial

The way the War Memorial council is picked is due to change.

AAP

Veterans' compensation laws to miss key deadline

Draft laws to overhaul the framework governing how former military personnel receive compensation have been released but are behind schedule.

AAP

Veterans' backlog on track to meet key deadline

A backlog of veteran compensation claims is set to meet a key deadline handed down by a royal commission, with a new model put in place.

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The Canberra Times

Multimillion-dollar hub to support thousands of veterans in ACT, NSW

It will connect to 10 RSL sub branches in the ACT and NSW.

AAP

Palau president welcomes ADF foreign soldier push

The leader of Palau has welcomed a proposal allowing foreign citizens to join the ADF as a good step forward, but says its residents have to be supported.

AAP

Foreign soldiers 'an option' to boost defence numbers

Soldiers from overseas could join Australia's defence forces under an option being considered to grow the military amid issues with recruitment and retention.

AAP

Troops charge in for $50K bonus to stick with army life

About 85 per cent of eligible Defence personnel have signed on for a $50,00 bonus to stay in uniform for another three years, the minister says.

AAP

War crimes probes shouldn't 'endlessly pursue' veterans

The UK's minister of state for veterans' affairs says war criminals will be held to account but pursuing soldiers if evidence does not exist shouldn't happen.

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Developer ‘deeply regrets’ comments – as it happened

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Ben Roberts-Smith's memorabilia to remain on display at Australian War Memorial, additional content being considered

The memorial says it will continue to display disgraced war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith's uniform and medals for now, but will consider adding context.

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