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‘Bullied’ Marles staffer says support service lawyered up after ouster
The deputy prime minister’s chief of staff claims she was ‘bullied out’ of her job after reporting workplace issues, leaving her with panic attacks and flashbacks.
- by Nick Bonyhady and Paul Sakkal
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‘Unethical cowboys’: RSL NSW president accused of ‘exploiting’ veterans by overcharging for legal advice
Independent senator Jacqui Lambie said RSL NSW had taken no action against lawyers who overcharged veterans for legal advice because some of the worst culprits sat on its board.
- by Harriet Alexander
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Middle East at war
‘Cat and mouse’: What we know about Iran’s secretive nuclear program
It’s shadowy, underground and back on the world’s radar. Could Tehran one day have nuclear weapons?
- by Jackson Graham and Angus Holland
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Victoria Cross recipient to sell medals to cover family expenses
Afghanistan veteran Daniel Keighran said “times are tough, things are hard”, especially for a growing family.
- by Tim Barlass
Keating, Marles exchange fire over pact to buy US submarines
Paul Keating says the AUKUS defence pact is “act of sublimation” to the US. Richard Marles thinks the plan has a parallel in the Labor luminary’s time as PM.
- by David Crowe and Rob Harris
China’s newest nuclear-powered submarine sinks in potential embarrassment for Beijing
The development is a potential embarrassment for Beijing as it seeks to expand its military capabilities.
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Russia-Ukraine war
Australia has mothballed a $550m tank fleet. Ukraine would like a word
Bought for $550 million in 2004, the 59 tanks weigh 63 tonnes each and are equipped with cannons and machine guns.
- by Matthew Knott
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Russia-Ukraine war
Ukraine fury as Australia offloads military gear on ‘military eBay’
Ukrainians are dismayed that retired Defence Force cargo trucks, troop carriers and inflatable boats are on sale online when they could be sent to the front.
- by Matthew Knott
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Investigations
The blasts, the battle and at last an apology. Now it’s time for action
Soldiers injured by explosion shockwaves in combat or training have at last won acknowledgement from Defence. They want more action.
- by Nick McKenzie and Serge Negus
Police chief lashes ‘hypocritical’ protesters as city prepares for more unrest
Anti-war protesters have vowed to return for more demonstrations against the Land Forces expo after a day of violent clashes with police.
- by Melissa Cunningham, Cameron Houston and Tom Cowie
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White House pushes for AUKUS to move to ‘pillar two’ weapons focus
The US National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan, revealed in an interview that he wanted to see “two or three signature projects” before Joe Biden leaves office.
- by Peter Hartcher