Head of navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond to take over as Australia's Chief of Defence

April 13, 2026 · Sydney Morning Herald

Thousands of unpaid carers set to have debts cut or cancelled following government intervention
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Oil surges after peace talks collapse, Trump orders Strait of Hormuz blockade
Oil surges after peace talks collapse, Trump orders Strait of Hormuz blockade
Susan Coyle to be first woman to lead Australian army in ‘deeply historic moment’
Appointment part of a raft of senior defence changes as current navy chief Mark Hammond promoted to chief of defence for
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Spot gold fell 0.6% to $4 723.55 an ounce at 10:01 a.m. in Singapore.
Kaizer Chiefs transfer watch: PSL midfielder spotted at FNB
A familiar face sparked plenty of discussion at FNB Stadium on Sundday. Grant Margeman was spotted in the Kaizer Chiefs