Reporter Kate Banville explains why regional Queensland is an ideal military training ground.
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Human remains found, blackbox still missing after chopper tragedy
By KATE BANVILLE Questions have been raised as to why the blackbox fitted to an army helicopter, which smashed into the ocean with “catastrophic impact” last Friday, is yet to be located, as the Australian Defence Force confirms human remains have been found. Soldiers Capt Danniel Lyon, Lt Maxwell Nugent, WO2 Joseph Phillip Laycock and Cpl AlexanderContinue reading “Human remains found, blackbox still missing after chopper tragedy”
Tiny town turns battle ground as locals join exercise
Ingham residents are acting various roles as part of Talisman Sabre training.
“Thank you for your service”: Authorities honour missing aviators as coastal search continues
Defence Minister Richard Marles publicly identified the members at a press conference in Townsville.
WATCH: Troops build floating highway off Qld coast
By KATE BANVILLE A ‘highway on water’ is taking shape off the North Queensland coast as the US military attempts its largest ship-to-shore logistics operation to date. The small fishing and farming town of Bowen has become the command and control centre for the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS) maritime operation. It’s one of dozens ofContinue reading “WATCH: Troops build floating highway off Qld coast”
Sweet success for North Queensland mango growers
Renowned mango grower awarded rights for three new “elite” varieties
Talisman Sabre wrap: “We’re preparing for war”
War games wrap up against the backdrop of rising tensions with China
Bob Katter slams ‘marijuana-head, lilypad lefties’ after NQ crocodile attack
Mr Katter renews his calls for croc culling following Lake Placid attack