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Bradley Holls - Newtown Man in Sumatra Rescue

Bradley Holls - Newtown Man in Sumatra Rescue

Local medic Captain Bradley Holls is providing critical medical aid to the people of a small village in West Sumatra which was hit by a devastating earthquake two weeks ago.


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Soldiers strike insurgent stronghold

Under the cover of darkness, soldiers from the Special Operations Task Group prepare for a helicopter insertion against the insurgent stronghold.

A Special Forces operation in Afghanistan has resulted in the seizure of insurgent weapons, improvised explosive devices, as well as Afghan Army uniforms and about 100 kilograms of opium.

Next generation submarine challenge

The Acting Minister for Defence Greg Combet has highlighted the major challenges facing the ADF’s next generation submarine project in a speech to the Sydney Institute.

Minister meets US counterpart

The Minister for Defence, Senator John Faulkner, has met US Secretary of Defense Dr Robert Gates to discuss key issues in the alliance relationship including operations in Afghanistan.

US General receives Australian award

The Chief of the Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, has congratulated US General David Petraeus, after he was appointed as an Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia in a ceremony in Washington DC.


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