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The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is about to get a lot bigger. Defence Minister Peter Dutton has announced plans to expand the ADF by 18,000 members by 2040. This nearly 30% increase, the largest since the Vietnam War, will require not only a renewed focus on recruitment, but also on…

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Locals have accused the Australian army of doing too little, too late as communities band together to clean up after deadly floods.

Peter Dutton has accused Karl Stefanovic of being "provocative" as he hit back over claims his government was ill-prepared to protect Australia.

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For a PM who claims the gift of far sightedness preparing for a deteriorating security environment, Scott Morrison is relying on a gossamer-thin record.

The Prime Minister says the federal government will not decide on whether the US or UK will supply nuclear submarines before the federal election, after critics claimed the program was being rushed to suit a re-election campaign.

Scott Morrison on Monday will unveil a plan for a new submarine base to be built on the east coast to support Australia’s nuclear-powered submarines.