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Three people stand indoors as the centre person holds a certificate, with two flags and a framed portrait behind them.
04 Feb 2026
Air Force
News

Award celebrates inspiring leadership

Flight Lieutenant Patricia Brazel is awarded the Belinda McGowan Memorial Award.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A military member stands next to an aircraft.
04 Feb 2026
Navy
News

A sailor's proud homecoming

An Australian Navy sailor returns to Jakarta, where his Indonesian family see him on active service for the first time.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
A woman wearing leis talking at a lectern, with the Australian, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags behind her.
03 Feb 2026
Navy
News

Navy leader marks historic promotion

Captain Rose Apikotoa, Royal Australian Navy, becomes the first Australian of Tongan heritage promoted to captain.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Military personnel carry a coffin past a church.
03 Feb 2026
Navy
News

A long life of remarkable service

From 13 to 90 years of age, the late Rear Admiral (retd) Rothesay Swan dedicated his life to the Royal Australian Navy.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A tennis player is seen from the other side of the net about to hit the ball.
03 Feb 2026
Navy
News

The same name but his own game

Lieutenant Nathan Laver may not have made tennis his career like great-uncle Rod, but he can play.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Princess Anne presents an award to an Army signaller dressed in uniform, with trees in the background.
02 Feb 2026
Army
News

Royal surprise for signaller of the year

Signaller Wikitoria Kirkby goes from farm life to being named Army's signaller of the year.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Military personnel stand to attention.
02 Feb 2026
Army
News

Latest addition to a family legacy

Fourth Army member in his family, Lance Corporal Joel Fuery, graduates before his father, the reviewing officer.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A man in Air Force fatigues stands in front of two tanks.
02 Feb 2026
Army, Air Force
News

From mining shifts to delivering tanks

An Australian officer supports the delivery of tanks to Ukraine while reconnecting with his Polish heritage.

Alliances & relationships | People & service