The Australian Defence Force is providing assistance to the Western Australian Government in the Kimberley region where heavy rainfall from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie has isolated communities. At the request of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Defence is providing transport aircraft and helicopters to assist in the evacuation of flood-affected residents. Defence continues to work closely with NEMA in monitoring disasters affecting the community.
08 Jan 2023
Army, Air Force
News

Lending a hand

A number of aircraft and personnel from the 5th Aviation Regiment are deploying to Western Australia in support of Operation Flood Assist 23-1.

Operations & missions | Relief & assistance
The Australian Defence Force is providing assistance to the Western Australian Government in the Kimberley region where heavy rainfall from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie has isolated communities. At the request of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Defence is providing transport aircraft to assist in the evacuation of flood-affected residents. Defence continues to work closely with NEMA in monitoring disasters affecting the community.
08 Jan 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

RAAF moves emergency teams into the Kimberley

The ADF is providing assistance to the Western Australian Government in the Kimberley Region where heavy rainfall has isolated communities.

Operations & missions | Relief & assistance
Squadron Leader Adam Lawson standing outside the Royal Air Force's Air and Space Warfare Centre Headquarters, RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire UK
05 Jan 2023
Air Force
News

RAAF officer leaves legacy of enhanced lethality

Squadron Leader Adam Lawson has returned home from London, leaving a legacy of a stronger and more capable joint force. The Royal Australian Air…

Capability & technology | People & service
Engineer Australia team leaders, Defence personnel and students from the Honeywell Engineering Summer School. Photo: Corporal Kylie Gibson
02 Jan 2023
Air Force
News

A glimpse of life as an Air Force engineer

A group of future engineers got to sample the benefits of a career in Defence when they visited RAAF Base Richmond.

Community engagement | Exercises & training
David Cox, left, presents Daniel Bridges with a guitar as a part of the Guitars for Veterans Australia Program.
29 Dec 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Veterans heal through power of music

Dating back to the American Civil War, music therapy has been used to treat veterans.

Community engagement | People & service
Defence Science and Technology Group's Ben Barona, right, and Shyam Mehta with a field emission scanning electron microscope purchased as part of the Capital Refresh Program.
29 Dec 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Facilities refreshed for the future

A $32 million revamp of testing and fabrication facilities has strengthened Defence’s engineering capability.

Capability & technology
Air Force Sergeant Taryn Allen with a modern version of the sonobuoy on board a P-8A Poseidon during Exercise Talisman Sabre in 2021. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke
28 Dec 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
Editorial

The invention to seek out enemy subs

The Barra sonobuoy is one of the success stories in the 115-year history of Defence science and technology.

Capability & technology | Commemoration & history
Flight Lieutenant Justin Hayter visits his hometown and former Australian Air Force Cadets Unit, 326 Squadron in Lismore, NSW. Photo: Pilot Officer Kelly-Ann Oosterbeek
27 Dec 2022
Air Force
News

Pilot inspires the aviators of tomorrow

Flight Lieutenant Justin Hayter visited the next generation of aviators in his hometown of Lismore.

Community engagement | People & service
Australian Defence Force and Australian Public Service personnel serving with Headquarters Middle East at Camp Baird. Photo: Corporal Jacob Joseph
23 Dec 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Business as usual for those on duty

More than 450 ADF personnel will be on deployment during the Christmas holiday season in various regions of the world.

Operations & missions | People & service
Flying Officer (retd) John 'Blue' Bailey, left, and Commanding Officer of 25 Squadron Wing Commander Paul Taylor pose in a world war jeep replica at RAAF Pearce. Photo: Squadron Leader Roger Buddrige
22 Dec 2022
Air Force
News

Back to base for centenarian

A former 25 Squadron pilot celebrated his 100th birthday with a special visit to RAAF Pearce.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Leading Aircraftman Chris Nguye is deployed on Operation Accordion and will be at Camp Baird in the Middle East for Christmas. Photo: Corporal Jacob Joseph
22 Dec 2022
Air Force
News

Cooking up a different kind of Christmas

Christmas in the Middle East will be a whole new experience for Leading Aircraftman Chris Nguyen.

Operations & missions | People & service
Reservists and civilian employers from the public sector winner ‘The Women's and Children's Hospital’. Photo: Private Michael Currie
21 Dec 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Hospital wins national reserves support award

Leadership, communication and organisational skills are among the attributes ADF reservists bring to the civilian work environment.

Awards & recognition | People & service