Defence
Governor-general’s wife slammed over ‘awkward’ song request to soldiers
‘They’re professionals, and we should treat them like professionals.’
2 min read
![Linda Hurley’s tactic to break the ice at a military event was labelled awkward by soldiers.](jpg/ea05cc2c8afc7bf0b82440d213ddba7bc65e4c74-16x9-x0y0w1920h1080d464.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
Outrage as army whistleblower jailed for exposing war crime allegations
‘This is a dark day for Australian democracy.’
3 min read
![Whistleblower David McBride has been sentenced to a non-parole period of 27 months in prison.](jpg/87ba58ff9c4865a0b88438ba0aa69a48b6ad05ab-16x9-x0y75w800h450d464.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
Aussie who exposed allegations of war crimes faces prison sentence
3 min read
![Prosecutors want former military lawyer David McBride to spend at least two years in jail.](jpg/255087baee8b6c72f525d0d0b86dcb6700a000df-16x9-x0y0w1280h720d464.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
Court twist after two men attacked by 2.5-metre crocodile
2 min read
![The Department of Defence faces a work safety charge after a crocodile mauled two soldiers. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)](jpg/2fdbb9c5c8fdf28213a7fbd526582443f12cdeac-16x9-x0y0w1280h720d464.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
Submarine plans to begin after $5b Australia-UK deal
3 min read
![Australia and the UK will announce a significant step towards building nuclear-powered submarines. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)](jpg/97fa9864bf99fe2939daacc64c738a58809e2e0c-16x9-x0y0w1280h720d464.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
Sunrise guests choked-up as they pay tribute to ex-minister’s son
2 min read
![Lance Corporal Jack Fitzgibbon.](jpg/841afa850b084dfdff03cc50f38c45caf9f561b4-16x9-x0y0w2000h1125d464.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)