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Soldier dies during parachute training incident at Jervis Bay – the second such death in two years
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Soldier dies during parachute training incident at Jervis Bay – the second such death in two years

The Guardian · May 12, 2026, 12:41 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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  • An ADF soldier has died during a parachuting training course at Jervis Bay airfield.
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An ADF soldier has died during a parachuting training course at Jervis Bay airfield. Photograph: Dave Hunt/AAPView image in fullscreen An ADF soldier has died during a parachuting training course at Jervis Bay airfield. Photograph: Dave Hunt/AAPAustralian military Soldier dies during parachute training incident at Jervis Bay – the second such death in two years Defence department says another ADF soldier was injured on Monday evening, but didn’t require hospitalisation

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