Siobhan Heanue
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ADF members subjected to verbal abuse from residents during NSW flood recovery efforts
Military personnel in flood-affected communities are verbally abused by some residents, with one soldier allegedly spat on in behaviour described as "regrettable" by the ADF. → Read More
Amphibious war games ready Australia to battle rapid change, constant threats
Amphibious war games are a test of the Defence Force's readiness to face the kind of maritime warfare not seen since World War II. → Read More
Townsville hotels charge up to $2,000 a night as it deals with Origin frenzy
Rooms that usually cost less than $200 are going for more that $2000 for Origin night, as Townsville hotels book out ahead of game one. → Read More
Original 'Pub with no Beer' for sale, now with plenty of amber liquid
Ingham's Lee's Hotel — the original Pub With No Beer made famous by the Slim Dusty song — is up for sale for the first time in half a century. → Read More
Fourth teenager charged over Townsville car crash that killed Jennifer Board
A 17-year-old is arrested in Mackay in connection with the Townsville crash that claimed the life of Jennifer Board. He is remanded in custody after a brief court appearance. → Read More
Artificial intelligence could be the key to better skin cancer detection in North Queensland
The trained human eye is rather good at finding skin spots that could be cancerous, but a new machine is proving even the best doctors can't come close to matching the skills of artificial intelligence. → Read More
Concerns over increase in veteran suicides in wake of Brereton report and delays to DVA payments because of COVID-19
At least 500 veterans have taken their own lives since the Afghanistan War began, but the last few weeks have rocked the veteran community. → Read More
Australian POW Jeff Caddies' Changi ukulele given to Townsville Army Museum
A prisoner of war's secret instrument is now on display at the Townsville Army Museum with stories of how it was hidden from the Japanese at night and used to serenade dying troops. → Read More
Townsville community leaders, criminologists and police suggest ways to tackle youth crime
Community leaders, criminologists and police agree more investment on prevention programs and greater engagement with families will drive down youth crime rates in Townsville. → Read More
Putting troops on the frontline of pandemics, natural disasters means less time to train for war
Images of soldiers clearing felled trees, sandbagging, feeding burnt koalas, and guiding airport arrivals into hotel quarantine are now routine, but at what cost? → Read More
India's nomadic camel tribes are risking the wrath of God to save their ancient culture
Kim Kardashian loves it. Australians will spend $25 per litre on it. But even as this wandering tribe faces extinction, the debate about selling their "holy" camel milk could tear this community apart. → Read More
Defence recruiting soars as Australians look for work amid downturn
Applications to enlist in the Defence Force are at levels unseen since the global financial crisis as those who have lost their jobs seek security. → Read More
Moving back to the country good for business — if you're in the right one
For city slickers considering a post-coronavirus move to the bush, the advice is to do plenty of research first. But for some "lifestyle migrants", the tree change has worked out very well indeed. → Read More
Coronavirus lockdown leaves skilled workers stuck during pandemic
Pregnant couples are among those separated with little hope of reunion as travel bans keep Australians and non-citizens apart during international travel bans. → Read More
Coronavirus fails to dampen Anzac spirit as creative ideas gain momentum across Australia
From phoning war widows and having a chat to ease isolation, to walking a service dog down the driveway, younger veterans are finding creative ways to make this Anzac Day count. → Read More
Police say soldiers congregated at Townsville house party in breach of coronavirus regulations
A group of Australian soldiers are caught congregating at a house party in Townsville, north Queensland, in breach of coronavirus regulations. → Read More
Australian war games Exercise Hamel cancelled as army steps up its coronavirus offensive
Australia's biggest military exercise for the year is called off due to the coronavirus crisis. → Read More
Coronavirus phishing scams are on the rise, and Australians are vulnerable
Australia's cyber spy agency has warned of scams and phishing attempts, as criminals take advantage of the COVID-19 crisis. → Read More
Nepal shuts Mount Everest ahead of climbing season amid coronavirus fears
The air is thin on Mount Everest but this climbing season there will be less people breathing it with Nepalese authorities announcing a coronavirus-related ban on foreign climbers. → Read More
Top Australian Army general to head military taskforce to manage coronavirus outbreak
One of Australia's most senior soldiers will be put in charge of a taskforce to coordinate the military's response to the coronavirus outbreak. → Read More