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Toowoomba local Richard Ghermann, currently deployed to Afghanistan, recently discovered he and his wife would be adopting two Ethiopian girls.QUICK LINKS »
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Defence Capability Plan 09 launched
The Minister for Defence, Senator John Faulkner has officially launched the Defence Capability Plan 2009 at the D + I 09 Conference in Adelaide. The $60 Billion Plan contains 110 capability projects that are currently planned for Government consideration.
Media release | Defence Capability Plan 09Opposition Leader visits troops in Afghanistan
Australian troops in Kandahar and Tarin Kowt were recently visited by the Leader of the Opposition, the Hon. Malcolm Turnbull. Mr Turnbull was accompanied by the Hon. Julie Bishop and Senator David Johnston.Surprise visit for Aussie troops in Iraq
The Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon. Julia Gillard MP, visited Iraq recently and met with Australian troops before their scheduled withdrawal in late July. The Deputy Prime Minister met with Australian Defence Force personnel to thank them for their efforts.Navy Divers Monitored
A wrist-mounted computer that monitors a diver’s vital signs from the surface is among seven technology proposals announced by Greg Combet, the Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science.LATEST RELEASES »
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