Australia news live: HSC exams start across NSW high schools; ADF personnel in ‘incident’ near Townsville

Defence department confirms incident but did not give further details. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastUS has ‘a lot of enthusiasm’ for Aukus deal, defence industry minister saysPat Conroy, the minister for defence industry, is in the US visiting Washington DC, where he is meeting officials from the Trump administration.There’s a lot of enthusiasm for Aukus in the United States, particularly at a congressional level. And every congressional leader I’ve met with has been very strong in support for Aukus and as a co-equal branch of the government, I think that’s very encouraging. …I am confident that Aukus is in the national interest of all three countries.The welfare of ADF members and their families is a priority and Defence’s focus is on supporting those involved.Due to the developing nature of the incident, no further information will be available at this time and we request the privacy of Defence members and families is respected. Continue reading...

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