Unifying symbol plays constant, important role in military life. The Australian Flag is one that plays a constant role in military life, displayed as a unifying, identifying symbol. Greens senator Adam Brandt holds a different view. READ MORE
Ross Eastgate
Commentary: New government’s defence and veterans ministers prompt concerns
THE die is cast and Australia has a Labor government committed, in opposition at least, to making defence and veterans a priority. It’s early days yet, but there are growing concerns in the wider defence community as to government priorities and appointees’...
Warriors to Wonder if Sacrifice is Worthwhile
JUST when you thought it was safe to leave the bunker, someone called an election. This column tries to focus on defence, though Australia’s future defence is critically dependent on who controls the treasury benches come June. Whoever has their hands on the wheel...
Australian Defence Force doesn’t need any scrutiny by ABC reporters
PARDON me for wondering, but when was the ABC added to the ADF order of battle to act as moral conscience under the Defence Force Discipline Act? More than moral conscience, for that role rightly falls to the padres and good leaders. Increasingly it seems to...
Opinion – Much to Worry About in our own Region
Developing regional tensions should concern Australians as much as events in Ukraine. READ MORE
Opinion: Will he?, Won’t he? Has he?
Russia’s criminal despot pushes the world to the brink, playing an unpredictable, dangerous game. Plenty of questions as Stalin’s successor wages war
Elephants never forget unlike those who buy weapons
ELEPHANTS have the longest gestation period of all mammals, 18 to 22 months before giving birth. Actually, making an elephant is a relativity simple process. Two elephants, one male one female, have a eureka moment and, after a bit of preliminary discussion,...
Opinion – Resistance is Futile
I have been unreasonably banned and am at a loss what to do…? READ MORE
Commentary: Whatever Floats Your Boat
I see no ships but hardships. Sail on! Finally, some sense on subs | Australian Defence History, Policy and Veterans Issues (targetsdown.blogspot.com)