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ADF women's eight crew at the Australian Masters Rowing Championships in Sydney.
11 Jun 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Oarsome ADF hits podium from scratch

Defence rowers compete across 35 events against powerhouse clubs at Australian Masters Rowing Championships.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Lieutenant Adam Ampa’oi in East New Britain to assist coordination between Australian and Papua New Guinea forces as they safely dispose of unexploded ordnance from World War 2.
11 Jun 2025
Army
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Protection and trust in PNG

An Army officer who grew up in Port Moresby returns on Operation Render Safe as a Defence liaison officer.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
Australian Army Forward Arming and Refueling Operators, from 1st Aviation Regiment, carry out a weapon clearance drill on an ARH Tiger during Exercise Griffin Walk.
11 Jun 2025
Army
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Tigers defy the deluge in the Top End

Exercise Griffin Walk sustains helicopter activities from a temporary landing pad in the Northern Territory bush.

Community engagement | Exercises & training
An Australian Army ARH Tiger, from 1st Aviation Regiment, hovers over the Kangaroo Flats Training Area during Exercise Griffin Walk.
10 Jun 2025
Army
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Tigers on the prowl in the Top End

The late onset of the Northern Territory monsoon season couldn’t halt 1st Aviation Regiment's Exercise Griffin Walk.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Captain Meghann Bullen during the Ultra Trail Australia 100-mile race.
10 Jun 2025
Army
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Ultimate test of runner's endurance

Captain Meghann Bullen makes history as the women’s winner of the inaugural Ultra Trail Australia 100-mile race.

Exercises & training | Sports, health & wellbeing
Army Engineers from 6th Engineer Support Regiment clear ground with a JCB Skid Steer Loader for the Army Ailan (previously Aboriginal) Community Assistance Program.
10 Jun 2025
Army
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Engineers tackle offshore mission in Torres Strait

Australian Army engineers have begun working alongside the community in the Torres Strait Islands.

Alliances & relationships | Community engagement
Head of Military Strategic Plans, Major General Colin Karotam, talks with defence industry professionals during Exercise Autonomous Warrior 2022 at HMAS Creswell, Jervis Bay, Australian Capital Territory.
09 Jun 2025
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Military members honoured in King's Birthday list

ADF personnel are recognised for their skills and contributions in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours.

Awards & recognition | People & service
OzHarvest and ADFA Trainee Officers and staff members participating in Can the Cube donation drive.
05 Jun 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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ADFA trainee officers' can-do charity drive

ADF Academy trainee officers raise the biggest non-perishable food collection for the Canberra winter appeal.

Community engagement | Relief & assistance
Private Arianna Yunkaporta and Private Irwin Yunkaporta, from 51st Battalion, Far North Queensland Regiment, attend the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, for the Last Post ceremony.
05 Jun 2025
Army
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Emotional trip south for Indigenous soldiers

Two Army Reserve soldiers travel to Canberra to honour their WW2 veteran great-great-grandfather.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Royal Australian Navy personnel and Taronga Zoo staff unload equipment donated by Port Services East, HMAS Kuttabul for the elephants at Taronga Zoo, Sydney.
05 Jun 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Defence targets net zero

From old tyres and uniforms to new lights and energy systems, Defence is cracking down on emissions.

Community engagement | Industry & partnership
Veterans of the 1st Commando Company surround a newly unveiled plinth commemorating the Officers Commanding of the unit.
03 Jun 2025
Army
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Permanent commando memorial unveiled

Operation Pilgrimage brings comrades together to commemorate service in the Sherwood Green beret.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Australian Army psychologists Major Caroline Anderson and Captain Brendan Nguyen delivered mental health training to Vietnam People’s Army personnel soon to deploy on UN peacekeeping operations in Africa.
03 Jun 2025
Army
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Mental health training builds on Vietnamese ties

Australian Army psychologists deliver a mental health training package to Vietnam People’s Army medical personnel.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions