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Won highest international award in gliding

Won highest international award in gliding

During his childhood, flying was not an everyday common thing, but it fascinated Alan Patching.

  • by Tighe Patching

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New bridge to force Riverfire planes to fly higher
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New bridge to force Riverfire planes to fly higher

The under-construction Kangaroo Point Bridge will have a 95-metre mast. The RAAF’s Globemasters fly as low as 91 metres during Riverfire.

  • by Cameron Atfield
The Queen’s emotional call to Canberra on the eve of her husband’s funeral

The Queen’s emotional call to Canberra on the eve of her husband’s funeral

The night before Prince Philip’s funeral in April last year, Governor-General David Hurley sat nervously beside the phone.

  • by Rob Harris
Anzac Day crowds return after COVID restrictions
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Anzac Day crowds return after COVID restrictions

The sun came out and even the bagpipes of The Scots College band were drowned out as the F-35 combat aircraft screamed overhead Elizabeth Street at 9.30am.

  • by Tim Barlass
Jack, 98, one of ‘the few’ from WWII on Anzac Day march

Jack, 98, one of ‘the few’ from WWII on Anzac Day march

New research shows half of Australians are concerned about losing touch with their family’s military history.

  • by Tim Barlass
‘I’m rather proud of that one’: Veteran and RSL stalwart passes baton to granddaughter
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‘I’m rather proud of that one’: Veteran and RSL stalwart passes baton to granddaughter

Brittany Evans has been joining her grandfather, Air Force Veteran John Curdie OAM, for the Anzac Day dawn service as long as she can remember. This year they’ll both be in uniform.

  • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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‘Act of intimidation’: Australia demands answers from Beijing over laser incident

‘Act of intimidation’: Australia demands answers from Beijing over laser incident

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said his government had made official representations with their Chinese counterparts over the incident, which he labelled an “act of intimidation”.

  • by Anthony Galloway
Is Australia ready for war? The air force’s biggest problem with China is how to get there
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Is Australia ready for war? The air force’s biggest problem with China is how to get there

With a combat range of just 1000 kilometres, can the multibillion-dollar Joint Strike Fighter be the right fit for the Royal Australian Air Force?

  • by Anthony Galloway
‘Australia is our home now’: Migrants reflect on the meaning of Australia Day

‘Australia is our home now’: Migrants reflect on the meaning of Australia Day

Crowds in Sydney celebrated, mourned, protested and reflected during the celebrations - a range of experiences that mirrored the city’s cultural diversity and mixed attitudes tied to Australia’s national day.

  • by Megan Gorrey
Coder, war widow had choice words for Menzies

Coder, war widow had choice words for Menzies

As a teenager, Berry Wormald hosted future prime ministers and got to know Errol Flynn.

  • by Don Wormald
Blamed for her sexual assault, a former navy sailor speaks out

Blamed for her sexual assault, a former navy sailor speaks out

“Some people told me that my career was ruined because I couldn’t ‘shut my legs’,” a woman has told the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.

  • by Cloe Read