Defence media release: First Williamtown runway extension opens Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 22, 2016 A major milestone in the anticipated arrival of the F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft took place at RAAF Base Williamtown today, with the opening of the first runway extension designed specifically for the next-generation fighter. The base is currently undergoing a $1.5 billion upgrade, aspects of which include preparation
David Gillespie talks on Veterans and Defence personal mental health MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 17, 2016 VETERANS and Defence personnel in will benefit from the Coalition Government’s employment initiative and increased attention on mental health. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will host the first Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Initiative in November that will help find ways for business to better use the skills of veterans and assist former
Lawsuit to go ahead for Williamtown Crisis Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 17, 2016August 18, 2016 IMF Benton have confirmed they have received enough applications for the Class Action against the defence force to be commercially viable. Partnering with Gaden’s law firm, the company received over 500 registrations since April of this year. This means those who have submitted applications to be part of the Class Action will
Mixed Reactions After Defence Minister Visit Williamtown, Salt Ash by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 5, 2016 TWO weeks on from the Defence Minister’s visit to the Williamtown base and residents reactions are mixed. A dozen members from the community were escorted into the base, leaving the scheduled meeting an hour late. The meeting came only days before the government announced new drinking water standards for perflorooctane sulfonate and
