Category Archives: Australia

URG hits back at critics after Baghdad death

Posted on June 7, 2016 by

URG hits back at critics after Baghdad death The Australian 12:00AM May 21, 2016 Brendan Nicholson Defence Editor Canberra Unity Resources Group, the company responsible for security at Australia’s Baghdad embassy,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Manus Island rape claims: Censored report shows Immigration Department ‘hiding something’, MP says

Posted on June 3, 2016 by

Manus Island rape claims: Censored report shows Immigration Department ‘hiding something’, MP says Lateline By Jason Om Updated yesterday at 4:24pm Media player: “Space” to play, “M” to mute, “left” and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Mystery surrounds death of Bay man killed in Baghdad

Posted on May 19, 2016 by

Mystery surrounds death of Bay man killed in Baghdad Carlie Walker | 19th May 2016 2:15 PM DEVASTATING: Hervey Bay’s Chris and Angela Betts. Chris died while working in Iraq on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Baghdad embassy shooting: Bodyguard found at scene of suspicious death en route to Australia

Posted on May 18, 2016 by

Baghdad embassy shooting: Bodyguard found at scene of suspicious death en route to Australia 7.30 Dylan Welch  Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Photo Sun McKay flew out of Iraq overnight Tuesday and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Baghdad embassy shooting: Detained former soldier was investigated over threats, colleague says

Posted on May 17, 2016 by

Baghdad embassy shooting: Detained former soldier was investigated over threats, colleague says Exclusive by Defence Reporter Andrew Greene Updated about an hour ago Photo: A colleague says there was concern about… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Iraq embassy security firm still missing top staff

Posted on May 17, 2016 by

Iraq embassy security firm still missing top staff The Australian May 16, 2016 12:00AM Anthony Klan Journalist Sydney https://plus.google.com/110790254144288601738 Former Australian special forces soldier Sun Mckay with Malcolm Turnbull in Baghdad… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Ex-soldier being held over embassy shooting was part of PM’s security detail

Posted on May 15, 2016 by

1:24pm May 14, 2016 Ex-soldier being held over embassy shooting was part of PM’s security detail By  ninemsn A selfie Sun McKay took with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. FTBA A former… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Shooting at Australian embassy in Baghdad: contractor shot dead

Posted on May 13, 2016 by

Shooting at Australian embassy in Baghdad: contractor shot dead May 13, 2016 – 6:25PM David Wroe, Lindsay Murdoch On the ground in Iraq Mosul is shaping as the decisive battle in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Ferrovial CFO says no ‘access’ to Broadspectrum’s Manus, Nauru profits

Posted on May 13, 2016 by

Ferrovial CFO says no ‘access’ to Broadspectrum’s Manus, Nauru profits May 5, 2016 Jenny Wiggins Infrastructure Reporter Ferrovial CFO Ernesto Lopez Mozo says the Spanish group’s “big feet” will help Broadspectrum… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Broadspectrum see out detention contract

Posted on May 10, 2016 by

10:29pm May 5, 2016 Broadspectrum see out detention contract By AAP FTBA The immigration department has been given assurance from a Spanish company that offshore detention centre operator Broadspectrum will see… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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