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'Intrusion' before Chinese flares near RAAF plane

An Australian military aircraft has been targeted by a Chinese fighter jet after what Beijing described as "deliberate intrusion" into its airspace.

AAP

Disaster team back home after marathon Vanuatu mission

A Queensland-based team of 66 including paramedics, engineers and firefighters has spent almost a week helping locals following Vanuatu's deadly earthquake.

AAP

Shaken Vanuatu hit by new quake as Aussies return home

Vanuatu has been hit by another earthquake as Canberra announced more financial assistance and hundreds of Aussies returned home.

AAP

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More Australians on the way home from quake-hit Vanuatu

Two more defence flights will bring stranded Australians home from quake-hit Vanuatu as rescue efforts continue amid severe damage and looming cyclone threats.

AAP

‘Can’t wait’ – King and Queen depart Australia ahead of Samoa visit

Samoa’s prime minister Afioga Fiame Naomi Mataafa will be waiting to greet the royal couple.

Evening Standard

From military guard to the backyard: Williamtown military dog Drak retires

The six-year-old RAAF Malinois, retires in Newcastle.

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle Legacy 'fills the gap' for veterans' widows and children

'I would be lost without them, I really would.'

Newcastle Herald

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Mass casualty plane crash response: exercise prepares frontline workers

The training day at Newcastle was inspired by a real-life wheels up landing.

Newcastle Herald

Fire ants could be spreading on Australian military bases due to ‘massive surveillance failure’, experts say

Exclusive: Invasive Species Council demands audit of all defence sites after red imported fire ants detected at Swartz Barracks outside Queensland containment zone

The Guardian - AU

Julian Assange told Anthony Albanese he ‘saved his life’ after landing in Australia

Julian Assange told Anthony Albanese he had “saved his life” in his first phone conversation after his chartered plane’s wheels touched down at Canberra’s RAAF base soon after 7:30pm on Wednesday.

The Conversation

Hunter Water says its drinking water is safe despite cancer-causing PFAS

World Health Organisation classifies PFAS as a carcinogen.

Newcastle Herald

Chocolate, noodles flown in for dark Antarctic winter

The Australian Defence Force has stepped in to deliver crucial winter supplies, and some home comforts, to expeditioners in Antarctica.

AAP

Casualty confusion after PNG landslide as aid arrives

Estimated casualties from a deadly landslide in Papua New Guinea have ranged from in the hundreds to in the thousands as recovery missions continue.

AAP

Impact of cyclonic 'Sygna storm' lingers, 50 years on

In violent weather on Sunday May 26, 1974, the stricken Sygna ran aground off Stockton beach.

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The Canberra Times

'The Ferrari of the skies': aviation fans flock to airport's open day

Wet weather reduced a bumper crowd but didn't dampen spirits.

Newcastle Herald

Cardiff South man has cold case murder charge dropped

The ATO worker and former RAAF member appeared in court on Wednesday.

The Canberra Times

Energy Minister defends taking two Air Force jets to renewables media event

Chris Bowen says Scone airport was too small for Albo's usual jet.

Newcastle Herald

Energy Minister defends taking two jets to renewables media event

Chris Bowen says Scone airport was too small for Albo's usual jet.

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Newcastle Herald

High-flyer claims top honour at Lake Macquarie awards

For one recipient it's their second year running.

AAP

Major evacuation effort as river flood fears rise

Emergency services are evacuating residents from the remote Northern Territory town of Borroloola after higher-than-expected flooding.

The Guardian - AU

Australia will bring home surveillance aircraft supporting Ukraine within weeks

The RAAF E-7A Wedgetail was deployed to monitor threats to assistance from Russia, but Australia says withdrawal does not mean it is scaling back support

Newcastle Herald

The anniversary of a little-known Lake Macquarie war-time tragedy

An unexploded RAAF flare-bomb claimed the lives of five children.

Newcastle Herald

What's on in the Hunter this Australia Day

Your go-to guide for the Australia Day week.

Newcastle Herald

SMRs can't beat renewables for true value

Letters to the editor: Take advantage of nation's abundant renewable resources

Newcastle Herald

Breaking the ice: Williamtown plane battles big freeze in Europe operation

The high-tech aircraft has started flying missions to support Ukraine.

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