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Australian Jamie Bright reportedly killed fighting Islamic State in Syria

An Australian has reportedly been killed while fighting against Islamic State militants.

It has been claimed on social media that Australian volunteer soldier Jamie Bright died last week in Syria.

Mr Bright had been posted in Perth as an army engineer during his long military career, the ABC reports.

Social media accounts run by Kurdish military units claim he died in the northern Raqqa countryside.

Mr Bright’s death is yet to be confirmed by officials.

ABC news reports he had appeared in recent online propaganda videos.

"The reason I came to Kurdistan is because of the people, their struggle and their fight," Mr Bright was filmed saying.

The Department of Foreign Affairs has been unable to confirm Mr Bright’s death.

Australians have been advised by the department not to travel to Syria.

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