Grampian fire

Interstate firefighters join in as total fire ban declared across Victoria

Environment, State, bushfire

Hamilton Fire Brigade crews in the Grampians National Park. Photo: Hamilton FB/CFA Over 100  firefighters from NSW, ACT, Queensland and Tasmania have joined in efforts to fight bushfires burning across Victoria. The assistance comes with today’s fire danger rated the worst across Victoria since Black Summer in 2019-20. A total fire ban has been declared…

RAAF Lightning

RAAF combat wing at full strength after final delivery flight of nine combat aircraft

Government, Australia, Military

AN F-35 Lightning lands at RAAF Williamtown, one of nine final aircraft for the RAAF. Photo: LAC Kurt Lewis/Department of Defence Australia has taken delivery of its final F-35A Lightning II advanced combat aircraft at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW. The 72-aircraft strong F-35A fleet, along with its EA-18 Growler and F/A-18 Super Hornets, are the…