MakerSpace site supervisor Daniel Deleur shows Australian Army Craftsmen Edward Viney and Dylan Mountain things people have made, during a site induction at the MakerSpace on Robertson Barracks.
18 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

MakerSpace solves big problems with clever ideas

Creativity is key to unlocking the potential for smarter thinking and more effective operations.

Capability & technology
An Army Staff Cadet from the RMC - Duntroon during Exercise Shaggy Ridge at Majura Training Area, ACT.
18 Mar 2025
Army
News

Exercise pushes staff cadets' limits

Staff Cadet Natasha Fitzpatrick gives it her all during the gruelling, 96-hours-long Exercise Shaggy Ridge.

Exercises & training
Defence Member and Family Support (DMFS) host the 2025 DMFS Welcome Event in Adelaide.
17 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF settles into South Australian postings

A Defence Member and Family Support welcome event helps personnel and families settle into their new community.

Community engagement | People & service
Australian Defence Force Netball president, Wing Commander Jacqueline Carswell, welcomes Air Vice Marshall Wendy Blyth as the new sport patron at Russell Offices in Canberra.
17 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Patron lends prestige to ADF Netball

A new ADF Netball patron is helping to raise the profile of female participation in the sporting community.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Australian Defence Force hockey player Corporal Jarron Russo defends against an opposing attacker during the Tiger Turf Cup in Brisbane.
17 Mar 2025
Army, Air Force
News

ADF hangs tough in Tiger Turf hockey

ADF hockey players punched above their weight in Defence’s first appearance at the Tiger Turf Cup.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Royal Australian Navy Imam Mogamat Majidih Essa leads a prayer for members of the TNI AL at a local mosque in Surabaya Indonesia during Exercise Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2023.
17 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Challenges personnel face during Ramadan

More education about Ramadan could be key to reducing stress on Muslim members in Defence.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Australian Army soldiers Craftsman Johnny Jinx (left) and Craftsman Habibu Mbwana undertake technical skills training during the Aircraft Technician and Avionics Technician IET courses at RAAF Base Wagga.
14 Mar 2025
Army
News

Skilled soldiers keep Army in the air

At the RAAF School of Technical Training, Army trainees learn skills essential for the ADF to maintain a fighting force.

Exercises & training | People & service
Australian Defence Force sailors at the Police and Emergency Service Regatta held in Newcastle.
14 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF yachties fast and furious in tough conditions

ADF sailing teams battled shifty winds and experienced rivals at the Police and Emergency Services Regatta.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Warrant Officer Class 2 Jesse Sutherland and Wodonga RSL president Jamie Wolfe train on Huon Hill for the Meet You at the Top challenge.
14 Mar 2025
Army
News

Hard run to the top for mates in need

Afghanistan veteran takes on 112km challenge to boost local Returned and Services League.

Community engagement | People & service
Regiment, talks with Queensland State Emergency Service officers about assisting Hervey Bay residents in the wake of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
13 Mar 2025
Army
News

Flood clean-up reaffirms Defence ties

Army vehicles rolling into Hervey Bay after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred are a familiar and comforting sight for locals.

Operations & missions | Relief & assistance
ADF participants practice a song during the Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills program in Canberra.
12 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Inspiring participants to embrace their inner artist

Applications are now open for the next four-week, live-in Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills program.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Private Carter Fredericks from 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, provides assistance in his hometown of Redlands, Brisbane as part of the ADFs response to Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
12 Mar 2025
Army
News

Deployed home to help out

Private Carter Fredericks helps his local community recover after the impacts of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

People & service | Relief & assistance