An investigative journalist has asserted that Australia serves as a significant 'hotbed' for Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) activity, following a series of bizarre and unexplained sightings over sensitive military installations. News Nation reporter Ross Coulthart made these claims during a discussion with businessman and podcast host Mark Bouris, highlighting that reports of such phenomena date back decades within the country.
Military Base Sightings and Anomalous Craft
Coulthart revealed that he is currently in communication with individuals from an Air Force base in northern Australia, who have informed him of a recent spate of sightings involving anomalous craft over RAAF Base Tindal. These sources, according to Coulthart, have witnessed UFOs and unexplained objects, with no satisfactory explanations provided by authorities. He stated, 'These people are telling me that they're seeing UFOs. They're seeing anomalous objects. Nobody's been able to explain to them what they are.'
Breaches of Airspace and Unexplained Incidents
The journalist further cited sources within Australia's military and intelligence community, who allegedly admit to regular breaches of airspace over sensitive military facilities. One notable incident occurred recently over Richmond in Sydney, where an object hovered for over an hour and a half. Coulthart described it, saying, 'I won't call it a drone, that sat there and hovered for over an hour and a half. It was recorded. It was reported to the relevant authorities, but they couldn't do anything to bring it down.'
Nuclear Weapons and UAP Attraction
Coulthart speculated that the presence of nuclear weapons on Australian soil might be drawing attention from Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), a term used for unexplained sightings in air, sea, or space. He told Bouris, 'Everybody's in a complete flummox about it, but I suspect it's because the Americans have actually got nuclear weapons on Australian soil. We've allowed ourselves to become Fortress Australia for America, and we've got, I suspect, nuclear weapons on northern soil in Australia. Nobody's talking about this.'
Historical Context and Government Response
The history of UAP and UFO sightings in Australia extends back decades, with Coulthart referencing witness accounts such as that of Harry Turner, former head of the Defence Department's Joint Intelligence Organisation Nuclear Branch. Turner allegedly observed intelligently controlled craft hovering over secretive British nuclear weapon tests at Maralinga in the South Australian desert during the 1950s and 1960s, as documented in the National Archives of Australia. Coulthart noted, 'As a senior scientist in the Defence Department, [Turner] actually pushed for Australia to set up its own UFO Flying Squad investigative team. He wanted a plane on standby so that we could scramble and go and investigate UFO incidents.'
In response to these claims, the Daily Mail has inquired with the Department of Defence regarding Australia's policy on the reporting or recording of UAP by the public or military personnel, though no official statement has been released at this time.
Recent Sightings and Public Reports
These comments emerge just weeks after a group of workers reported seeing an unidentified object in the sky near Fortescue Metals Group's Solomon mine site in Western Australia's Pilbara region. The six miners were astonished when they spotted the airborne object during an early-morning drive at approximately 5am on December 7, while traveling from their laboratory worksite to catch a bus back to camp in the Hamersley Ranges.
Other Unexplained Events in Western Australia
In the past year, several other unexplained incidents have occurred in Western Australia. A bizarre object was found on fire in a remote area with no visible signs indicating its origin, prompting a multi-agency police response after its discovery near a mining site close to the small town of Newman in October. WA Police described the large black object as similar to known space re-entry debris.
Additionally, a month earlier, there were reports of strange lights in the sky near Point Moore in Geraldton, located 420km north of Perth. The Perth Observatory received multiple reports of lights across a widespread area, with a spokesperson describing the situation as 'very confusing.' At the time, the Department of Defence confirmed that no military training activities were taking place in the area on the night of the sightings.
These accumulating reports and historical accounts contribute to the ongoing debate and investigation into UFO and UAP activities in Australia, raising questions about national security and the unexplained phenomena occurring in the country's skies.
