Defence and civilian agencies handle simulated mass casualties from a truck-on-train crash scenario in rural Victoria.
18 Jun 2025
Army
News

Train-wreck drill tests emergency response

A night-time disaster scenario proves valuable in strengthening partnerships with Victorian civilian services.

Community engagement | Exercises & training
Private Bernadete Aniceto, right, with Army School of Ordnance Training and Development Wing 2IC, Captain Ben Clifton at Army Logistic Training Centre, Bandiana.
18 Jun 2025
Army
News

Family fuels new petroleum operator

Joining Army and ties to her homeland of East Timor inspire Private Bernadete Aniceto to give back.

Exercises & training | People & service
Australian Army chaplain Captain Andrew Murray speaks with members of the local community alongside Papua New Guinea Defence Force personnel in Kokopo, East New Britain, during Operation Render Safe.
18 Jun 2025
Army
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Faith connection aids mission success

Papua New Guinea's strong religious foundation helps build relationships and goodwill on Operation Render Safe.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Australian Army officer Captain Steven Smith and Papua New Guinea Defence Force officer Lieutenant Henri Beri review a map with local residents during a visit to reported unexploded ordnance sites in Rabaul, East New Britain.
17 Jun 2025
Army
News

Keeping PNG safe from detritus of war

Community engagement builds trust to help safeguard locals from unexploded WW2 munitions.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Australian Army soldier Private Erin Paech, a clerk from 6th Engineer Support Regiment, shares a moment with Papua New Guinea Defence Force officer Lieutenant Henri Beri and Connie from the East New Britain Provincial Disaster Centre during Operation Render Safe.
17 Jun 2025
Army
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Behind-the-scenes role vital for mission success

Clerk supports Australian-led mission to dispose of unexploded ordnance from World War 2 in PNG.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Australian Army soldier Corporal Hyun Kim is promoted by Commander 1st (Australian) Division, Major General Ash Collingburn during Exercise Freedom Shield at Camp Yongin, Republic of Korea.
16 Jun 2025
Army
News

Linguist left speechless at award ceremony

South Korean-born soldier is honoured for skill in building relationships between partner forces.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
Australian Army Private Kamarga Rogers, from 3rd Close Health Battalion, discusses medical techniques with Lieutenant Susami Shiori of the Japan Self-Defense Force during Operation Render Safe.
16 Jun 2025
Army
News

Army medic relishes first deployment

Medic, Private Kamarga Rogers is deployed to Papua New Guinea on his first overseas mission.

Operations & missions | People & service
An Australian Army ARH Tiger helicopter is rearmed at a Forward Arming and Refuelling Point at the Mount Bundey Training Area during Exercise Griffin Guns at the Northern Territory.
13 Jun 2025
Army
News

Trades combine to help Tigers roar

1st Aviation Regiment deploys full range of capabilities for Exercise Griffin Guns in the Northern Territory.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Captain Brendan Nguyen engages with a student during mental health training in Ho Chi Minh City.
13 Jun 2025
Army
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Army psych values training first-hand in Vietnam

Psychology team delivers mental health package as part of pre-deployment training.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Combat engineers from 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment train on the Australian Army's first assault breacher vehicles at Puckapunyal Military Area.
12 Jun 2025
Army
News

Sappers get hands on game changers

Engineers get to grips with new suite of capabilities CEVs bring to the battlefield.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
ADF women's eight crew at the Australian Masters Rowing Championships in Sydney.
11 Jun 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

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
News

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