Australian Defence Force

Australia to make it easier to deploy military for 'terrorist incidents'

The government said in a statement that state and territory police forces remained the best first response, but the military could offer additional support to enhance their capabilities.

Jul 17, 2017, 09:30 AM IST

Cyclone-ravaged Australia like `a war zone`

Towns were cut off and without power in northern Australia on Wednesday after being pummelled by a powerful cyclone that washed battered yachts ashore and ripped roofs off houses in scenes compared to "a war zone".

Mar 29, 2017, 09:05 AM IST

Australian defence recruits forced to rape each other: inquiry

Teenage recruits into the Australian military were forced to rape each other, a public inquiry into child sex abuse heard Tuesday.

Jun 21, 2016, 16:30 PM IST