Stephen F. Smith (Executive)
Psychologist lashes Australia army 'neglect' of abuse
Mar 08, 2013 00:40 EST
A senior army psychologist responsible for the mental health of Australia's deployed soldiers has accused the defence force of being more focused on covering up abuse cases than helping victims.
Army psychologist lashes Australia 'neglect' of abuse victims
Mar 07, 2013 21:16 EST
A senior army psychologist responsible for the mental health of Australia's deployed soldiers has accused the defence force of being more focused on covering up abuse cases than helping victims.
Australia confirms 'Prisoner X' worked for Israel
Mar 06, 2013 12:30 EST
Australia on Wednesday admitted for the first time that a man found hanged in a Tel Aviv jail worked for the Israeli government, but stopped short of confirming he was a Mossad spy.
Uproar at Mossad over Australia spy story: reporter
Feb 15, 2013 02:33 EST
The journalist who revealed the identity of a prisoner kept incommunicado in Israel described on Friday the frantic reaction of Israeli spy chiefs desperate to keep a lid on the mysterious story.
Britain, Australia boost defence links
Jan 18, 2013 06:00 EST
Australia on Friday signed a defence treaty with former colonial power Britain designed to further boost cooperation on military and security issues.
Australia's apology for military abuse rapped as rushed
Nov 27, 2012 00:11 EST
Australia's apology to sex abuse victims in the military was criticised Tuesday as too rushed to allow the victims to witness it, even as it was welcomed as a necessary step.
Australia apologises for sex abuse in military
Nov 26, 2012 00:19 EST
The Australian government on Monday made a parliamentary apology to victims of abuse in the military and set up a compensation fund after hundreds of claims of rape and sexual assault.
Australia apologises for sex abuse in military
Nov 25, 2012 21:32 EST
The Australian government on Monday made a parliamentary apology to victims of abuse in the military and set up a compensation fund after hundreds of claims of rape and sexual assault.
Australia to apologise for sex abuse in military
Nov 25, 2012 20:16 EST
The Australian government said Monday it would make a parliamentary apology to victims of abuse in the military and set up a compensation fund after allegations of rape and sexual assault.
US, Australia bolster defence ties with new space radar
Nov 14, 2012 09:46 EST
The United States military will station a powerful radar and a space telescope in Australia as part of its strategic shift towards Asia, the two countries announced Wednesday.
US, Australia ready to bolster military ties
Nov 14, 2012 03:00 EST
US and Australian ministers sought to bolster security ties at annual talks Wednesday, as the American military seeks greater access to the country's bases in a strategic tilt to the Pacific.
US, Australia ready to bolster military ties
Nov 13, 2012 23:10 EST
US and Australian ministers sought to bolster security ties at annual talks Wednesday, as the American military seeks greater access to the country's bases in a strategic tilt to the Pacific.
US says shift to Asia 'real' as Australia hosts talks
Nov 13, 2012 12:15 EST
The United States insisted Tuesday that its much-touted shift to the Asia-Pacific region is for real as US and Australian officials met for annual strategic talks.
US reiterates shift to Asia on Australia visit
Nov 13, 2012 06:17 EST
The United States insisted Tuesday that its much-touted shift to the Asia-Pacific region is for real as US and Australian officials met for annual strategic talks.
Australia welcomes 'good mate' Clinton for strategic talks
Nov 13, 2012 02:06 EST
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Australia Tuesday for annual strategic talks, with Prime Minister Julia Gillard describing the two countries as "good mates at every level".
Clinton in Australia for security talks
Nov 12, 2012 21:39 EST
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Australia Tuesday for annual security and strategic talks, on what is expected to be her final visit to the country in her current role.
Clinton to visit Australia next month
Oct 19, 2012 22:49 EDT
United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will visit Australia next month for annual foreign policy and defence talks between the close allies, Canberra said on Saturday.
Australian PM to start India nuclear talks
Oct 16, 2012 17:20 EDT
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard meets her Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh on Wednesday to start negotiations on the sale of uranium to energy-starved India for its nuclear power programme.
Indonesia to extradite human trafficker to Australia
Sep 04, 2012 13:39 EDT
Indonesia's justice minister said Tuesday that his country would extradite human trafficking kingpin Sayed Abbas to Australia next year.
Australia says Karzai 'wrong' on Afghan operation
Sep 03, 2012 01:44 EDT
Australia Monday flatly rejected comments from Afghan President Hamid Karzai that a recent night-time raid which left two men dead was carried out without the approval of local authorities.
