9 h. ago ‘Rape, sexual violence’: women in Australia’s military sue government

Women in Australia’s defence forces (ADF) launched a class-action lawsuit on Friday alleging widespread and systematic sexual violence, harassment and discrimination. The case was served against the Australian government on behalf of women subjected to abuse at any time in a 21-year period between November 2003 and May 2025. “The threat of war often isn’t the biggest safety fear for female ADF personnel; it is the threat of sexual violence in their workplace,” said lawyer Josh Aylward of legal...

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52 h. ago Australia vs China: Dispute over ‘unsafe’ military aircraft interaction

Australia vs China: Dispute over ‘unsafe’ military aircraft interaction  AeroTime

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64 h. ago China increases criticism after tense military encounter between planes

China increases criticism after tense military encounter between planes  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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4 d. ago China, Australia trade blame after PLA jet releases flares in mid

China and Australia exchanged accusations on Monday after an encounter over the disputed South China Sea, with the PLA’s Southern Theatre Command Air Force saying that it drove away a P-8A military aircraft that illegally intruded into Chinese airspace. “The People’s Liberation Army Southern Theatre Command organised naval and air forces to track and monitor the intruder in accordance with regulations, implement effective countermeasures, and issue warnings to drive it away,” Senior Colonel Li...

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4 d. ago Australia Says Chinese Fighter Jet Released Flares Near Its Military Plane

Australia Says Chinese Fighter Jet Released Flares Near Its Military Plane  The New York Times

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4 d. ago Australia & China spar over Beijing's 'unsafe' military manoeuvres

Australia & China spar over Beijing's 'unsafe' military manoeuvres  Firstpost

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