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Behind the Lines: What It Takes to Run a Multinational Defence Exercise
What do 35,000 military personnel from 19 countries have to do with Far North Queensland?
A lot, actually.
In this encore episode, MJ chats with Group Captain Stuart Dower about Talisman Sabre — a massive joint defence exercise spanning the NT, WA, Queensland, and even Papua New Guinea. It was a boost for tourism, a win for local towns like Cloncurry, and a rare look at global cooperation in action.
From airfield takeovers and Osprey refuelling to behind-the-scenes logistics and First Nations inclusion, this episode covers it all.
Hear how it works, why it matters, and what it means for…
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