Australian Defence Force related content

No aliens… but live-fire training to continue at Singleton military base

News Rod Thompson - March 3, 2026

Forget alien conspiracies involving little green men in the Hunter. And, don’t bother calling agents Mulder and Scully.

Future STEM workforce in Hunter receives financial boost

News Rod Thompson - February 16, 2025

The Hunter will benefit to the tune of $3.2 million to help students pursue careers in Australia’s defence industry.

Newcastle manufacturer on frontline after Defence grant

Business Rebecca Riddle - March 30, 2024

A Carrington-based business with a team of just 18 are manufacturing protective eyewear for defence personnel thanks to a funding boost.

ADF helicopters take to the skies around Newcastle, Williamtown

News Rod Thompson - July 18, 2023

Australian Defence Force helicopters and personnel will conduct increased flying activities in Newcastle and RAAF Base Williamtown this week.

Defence Reparation abuse reports still increasing, but clock is ticking

News Nicole Somerville - April 28, 2022

In the past decade, the Australian Defence Force has recognised that it has a long and shameful history of allowing its members, often whilst still children, to be physically and sexually abused.

Tomago-based Varley signs $41 million ADF contract

News Rod Thompson - April 4, 2022

Varley’s new $41 million contract with the federal government is expected to strengthen the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) deployable infrastructure capability.

NSW flood emergency response scrutinised

News AAP - March 14, 2022

An independent investigation will scrutinise the emergency response to the catastrophic flood crisis in NSW amid plenty of criticism.

Seventy-three fines issued in Hunter

News Rod Thompson - August 18, 2021

The week-long lockdown imposed on NSW regions last weekend will be reviewed by crisis cabinet as the COVID-19 outbreak gripping the state entrenches itself in rural communities.

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