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Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy downplays Rockingham residents' concerns of AUKUS nuclear waste storage
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy downplays Rockingham residents' concerns of AUKUS nuclear waste storage

ABC  

The Albanese government has sought to dispel community concerns surrounding a planned radioactive waste management site off Perth's coast for AUKUS nuclear submarines. The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency, the nuclear safety watchdog, has issued a licence to the Australian Submarine Agency to prepare a site on HMAS Stirling for a low-level radiation waste management and maintenance site, …

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Over 700 American AUKUS personnel to be based in Western Australia, with radioactive storage facility also planned
1 year, 2 months ago

Over 700 American AUKUS personnel to be based in Western Australia, with radioactive storage facility also planned

ABC  

Defence expects more than 700 American personnel could live in Western Australia to support up to four US nuclear submarines being stationed at HMAS Stirling, where a "low-level radioactive waste management" facility is also being planned. Key points: Western Australia will host the first submarines from 2027 British personnel are also expected to join rotations but without families Radioactive waste …

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Perth nuclear waste storage facility planned for AUKUS submarines at HMAS Stirling on Garden Island
1 year, 2 months ago

Perth nuclear waste storage facility planned for AUKUS submarines at HMAS Stirling on Garden Island

ABC  

Low-level radioactive waste generated by nuclear-powered submarines stationed in Perth could be stored elsewhere, WA's Premier says, despite new documents revealing plans for a local waste facility. Key points: The ABC has revealed AUKUS nuclear waste will be stored at HMAS Stirling WA's Premier believes it could still be sent elsewhere Experts say they aren't overly concerned, but community perception …

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HMAS Stirling gifted 'freedom of entry to the city' in medieval military parade ahead of AUKUS submarine role
1 year, 6 months ago

HMAS Stirling gifted 'freedom of entry to the city' in medieval military parade ahead of AUKUS submarine role

ABC  

With swords drawn and drums beating, sailors from HMAS Stirling Naval Base were stopped in the street by Rockingham police on Saturday. Key points: The ceremonial parade was held as the region prepares for its role in AUKUS HMAS Stirling is the largest naval base in the country It is set to play an important role in the multi-country security …

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Inside 'nuke school', the elite US training ground preparing Australian submariners for an AUKUS future
1 year, 8 months ago

Inside 'nuke school', the elite US training ground preparing Australian submariners for an AUKUS future

ABC  

In America's deep south, a group of students has just completed one of the most rigorous academic programs in the US military. "It's a historic event for our Navy, an historic event for our submarine force and I think it's an historic event for our nation," said Australia's Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond. "The plan at this stage …

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Royal Australian Navy Fleet Command records 690 complaints of unacceptable behaviour in two years
1 year, 9 months ago

Royal Australian Navy Fleet Command records 690 complaints of unacceptable behaviour in two years

ABC  

Nearly 700 complaints about unacceptable behaviour – including sexual misconduct, bullying and harassment – within the Royal Australian Navy Fleet Command have been reported in the past two years. Key points: The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has sat in Perth It heard of hundreds of complaints of unacceptable behaviour More than a quarter of those reports have …

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Environmental investigation launched into HMAS Stirling base after dangerous chemical find
8 years, 4 months ago

Environmental investigation launched into HMAS Stirling base after dangerous chemical find

ABC  

An environmental investigation has been launched at Western Australia's HMAS Stirling naval base after chemicals from toxic firefighting foam were detected. The testing was prompted in part by growing national concern over contamination by the firefighting foam, particularly at Defence Department sites in Oakey in Queensland and Williamtown in New South Wales. The Defence Department said preliminary sampling conducted at …

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HMAS Stirling: Navy urged to tackle ice problem after spate of suicides linked to WA training base
9 years, 11 months ago

HMAS Stirling: Navy urged to tackle ice problem after spate of suicides linked to WA training base

ABC  

The Royal Australian Navy is being urged to change its policies after an ABC investigation revealed a disturbing spate of suicides involving sailors from the Navy base HMAS Stirling. "The Government should really look at what's going wrong over there, and not accept what Navy is telling them," Mr O'Neill said. After Mr Addison died, Mr Henry also tried to …

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Death of five young sailors uncovers side of Navy rarely seen, with tragic consequences
9 years, 11 months ago

Death of five young sailors uncovers side of Navy rarely seen, with tragic consequences

ABC  

SABRA LANE, PRESENTER: When five young sailors from the same naval base committed suicide in the space of two years, you'd think alarm bells would have sounded for one of the country's most prestigious institutions. LOUISE MILLIGAN, REPORTER: Off the coast of Rockingham, just south of Perth, lies one of the jewels in the Royal Australian Navy's crown: the Naval …

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HMAS Stirling: Navy urged to tackle ice problem after spate of suicides linked to WA training base
9 years, 11 months ago

HMAS Stirling: Navy urged to tackle ice problem after spate of suicides linked to WA training base

ABC  

The Royal Australian Navy is being urged to change its policies after an ABC investigation revealed a disturbing spate of suicides involving sailors from the Navy base HMAS Stirling. "The Government should really look at what's going wrong over there, and not accept what Navy is telling them," Mr O'Neill said. After Mr Addison died, Mr Henry also tried to …

Navy Ice Henry Think Her Husband Casey His Life
Death of five young sailors uncovers side of Navy rarely seen, with tragic consequences
9 years, 11 months ago

Death of five young sailors uncovers side of Navy rarely seen, with tragic consequences

ABC  

SABRA LANE, PRESENTER: When five young sailors from the same naval base committed suicide in the space of two years, you'd think alarm bells would have sounded for one of the country's most prestigious institutions. LOUISE MILLIGAN, REPORTER: Off the coast of Rockingham, just south of Perth, lies one of the jewels in the Royal Australian Navy's crown: the Naval …

Death Navy Henry Think His Life Jessica Two Years