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Members of the Australian Defence Force abseil 130 metres down the Central Park Tower in Perth's CBD for the annual Central Park Plunge, raising money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
16 Nov 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Taking the plunge for a cancer cause

ADF members abseiled 130 metres down a Perth CBD highrise to raise money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

Community engagement
The bronze statue of Sister Greta Towner in Blackall's Memorial Park.
16 Nov 2023
Army
News

Nursing service wrought in bronze

A bronze statue of Sister Greta Towner in Blackall’s Memorial Park highlights the importance of women serving the nation. 

Commemoration & history | People & service
Deputy Secretary Capability Acquisition and Sustainment, Chris Deeble, and Deputy Secretary Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Group, Jim McDowell, hold a panel discussion at the Indo-Pacific Sea Power Conference, Sydney, 2023.
15 Nov 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence leaders share insights on capability

Two Defence leaders sat down for a chat about the future of Defence capability in Australia and the critical role of industry.

Industry & partnership | Operations & missions
This year’s ADF Cyber Skills Association’s capstone Cyber Skills Challenge is expecting to have more than 1000 competitors from November 20-24.
15 Nov 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Personnel test their cyber skills

More than 1000 competitors are expected to join this year’s ADF Cyber Skills Association capstone Cyber Skills Challenge.

Capability & technology
1st Light Horse Re-Enactment Troop, followed by the 12th/16th Hunter River Lancers and 12th Light Horse Association march through the city centre at the Freedom of Entry to Armidale, New South Wales.
15 Nov 2023
Army
News

Freedom-of-entry parade marks 75 years

Members of the 12/16 Hunter River Lancers marched the streets of Armidale to celebrate the 75th anniversary of its formation.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
(l-r) Australian VC recipient Army Corporal Mark Donaldson VC, Mr Tim Gellel, head of Army History Unit, and Commanding Officer School of Infantry, Lieutenant Colonel Richard Thapthimthong hold a selection of the Victoria Crosses.
15 Nov 2023
Army
News

VC recipient’s stories inspire young soldiers

Corporal Mark Donaldson VC shares his own story of courage and gallantry to soldiers at the School of Infantry during a visit to Singleton.

Awards & recognition | Commemoration & history
Australian and Singaporean defence personnel conduct CBRN training on board HMAS Brisbane whilst alongside in Sembawang.
15 Nov 2023
Army
News

Sappers share their specialist skills

Army engineers from Australia and Singapore enhanced interoperability at a counter-chemical, biological, nuclear and explosives training activity.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Australian Army soldier Corporal Stacey Kitcher from Army History Unit places a Victoria Cross and medal set into the display case at the Australian Army Infantry Museum, Singleton.
14 Nov 2023
Army
News

Rare exhibit of VCs at Singleton

The largest Australian exhibition of VC medals outside the Australian War Memorial was on display at the Australian Army Infantry Museum.

Awards & recognition
 Australia’s Defence Attaché to Northern Europe, Colonel Lisa Weston signs the Letter of Accession before Commandant Nordic Centre for Gender in Military Operations, Swedish Armed Forces Lieutenant Colonel Olov Kesselmark, to induct Australia as a partner nation.
14 Nov 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Australia makes its mark on gender security

Australia has become the first non-NATO nation to be admitted as a partner nation to the Nordic Centre for Gender in Military Operations.

Alliances & relationships
Participants of the Agile Shield Field Capability demonstration at Puckapunyal Military Area in October.
14 Nov 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Battle management system doing a stellar job

A system designed to detect, neutralise and mitigate improvised threats in a complex battlespace has been put to the test.

Capability & technology
(L-R) Sergeant Brodie Stewart, Chief Petty Officer Sarah Lindsay, Flight Lieutenant Abdul Khan and Chaplin Darren Cronshaw engage with community members at the Melbourne Grand Mosque in October.
14 Nov 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF reaches out to the Muslim community

Defence personnel were welcomed at the Melbourne Grand Mosque for the Jumu’ah prayer and to discuss ADF career opportunities.

Community engagement
The book, ‘Winning the Peace – Australian Gender Advisors on Military Operations’, was launched at Old Parliament House in Canberra on October 31.
14 Nov 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Gender workers bring their passion to pages

Recently launched book, 'Winning the Peace', profiles 30 Australian gender advisors, capturing their experiences around the world.

People & service
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