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Thursday, August 18

Land deal opens way for training ground for thousands of Singapore troops

Thousands of Singaporean troops will train in Queensland after the state inked a land lease deal with the federal government.

Court case reveals secret bid to deal with PFAS at Brisbane port

Viva Energy is fighting a clean-up order for its Pinkenba facility – partly, the company says, because it simply cannot afford it.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced more than $8 billion of spending on new helicopters.. (AAP Image/Darren England)

Defence sites in Queensland set for upgrades, expansion amid concerns over China

The Department of Defence wants a vital air base, navy base and training area in north Queensland ready for any surge in operations.

Wearable tech will identify if soldiers are ready for conflict

Fitting soldiers with a “performance patch” could give them an edge, so the Defence Department is looking for scientists who can make it happen.