Rob Scott
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Defence Editor/Federal Political Reporter for Seven News in Canberra/ These opinions are my own and do not reflect those of my employer.
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Joined February 2011
Japan has declared its bid to build Australia’s new fleet of Navy frigates is not just about business, it’s much more personal. @7NewsSydney
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BREAKING: Foreign Minister Penny Wong has announced Australia’s embassy in Ukraine will reopen next month. @7NewsSydney
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Australia’s highest honour, the Victoria Cross, has been awarded posthumously to Private Richard Norden for his gallant actions during Vietnam War. @7NewsSydney
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The army has debuted its Black Hawk helicopters with a fly over Sydney harbour. 10 are here now - all 40 will be by the end of the decade. They are replacing the retired Taipans. @7NewsSydney
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BREAKING: Australia played a vital role in US bombing raids on Houthi targets in Yemen this week. Defence has confirmed B2 Stealth Bombers were provided “access and overflight” over our northern bases. @7NewsAustralia
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RT @ZelenskyyUa: I thank @AlboMP and the people of Australia for today’s announcement of essential defence assistance for Ukraine totaling…
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USS Hawaii a nuclear powered submarine has pulled alongside at HMAS Stirling in Perth for maintenance. The first time RAN sailors will conduct repairs of a US nuclear sub outside America. @7NewsSydney
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The US made Triton drone has been officially handed to the RAAF. It is the biggest UAS in the world - capable of staying in the air for 24 hrs at a time. It will be used for surveillance and intelligence gathering off the north coast. @7NewsSydney
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Was a pleasure to host the first panel of the Indian Ocean Defence and Security Summit in Perth last week along with the 3 AUKUS navy chiefs. @7NewsSydney
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Senator Fatima Payman has resigned From the Labor Party to sit on the crossbench. @7NewsSydney
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Senator Jacqui Lambie on Elon Musk “he is a social media knob” “I can’t stand bullies”. @7NewsSydney
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Liberal candidate for Dunkley Nathan Conroy has conceded. Disappointed with the loss but he can also see the bright side “I’ve lost 15 kilos”. @7NewsMelbourne
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Anthony Albanese campaigning with Labor candidate Jodie Belyea ahead of tomorrow’s crucial Dunkley by-election. @7NewsSydney @7NewsMelbourne
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