Children from the Wujal Wujal community at the PCYC in Cooktown talk about their experiences during Tropical Cyclone Jasper with Private Ronin Saunders, of the 51st Battalion, Far North Queensland Regiment.
03 Jan 2024
Army
News

Diggers wade in to help locals during floods

Soldiers pitched in to help their local Cooktown community in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Jasper.

People & service
Trooper Ruby Olsson from the Australian Army's 1st/15th Royal New South Wales Lancers parades with the British Columbia Regiment (Duke of Connaught’s Own) in Vancouver, Canada in 2023.
03 Jan 2024
Army
News

Making the most of an opportunity

Trooper Ruby Olsson made the most of a six-month trip to Canada earlier this year.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
Scientist Franke Agenbag working in the CubeSat Labortory, Edinburgh, SA.
01 Jan 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Stars align for Defence scientist

A Defence space systems engineer has been recognised for her first-of-its-kind imaging system design.

Capability & technology | People & service
Major General David Thomae presents Warrant Officer Class Two William "Bob" Parsons with his third Federation Star and seventh clasp to the Defence Long Service Medal at the Puckapunyal Military Area.
29 Dec 2023
Army
News

Honouring a half-century of service

An Army warrant officer has received a third Federation Star and a seventh clasp on his Defence Long Service Medal.

Awards & recognition | People & service
New Zealand Defence Force and Joint Movements Officer posted to HQJOC Warrant Officer Class 1 Robert ‘Jobie’ Jobe, third from right, presented a Maori Kaitaka (cloak) to Chief of Joint Operations Lieutenant General Greg Bilton, centre, during a traditional ceremony held at HQJOC.
26 Dec 2023
Army
News

Warriors of Australia - a lasting legacy

A traditional handmade Māori cloak was presented to Headquarters Joint Operations Command during a special ceremony.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
Australian Army soldier Sergeant Richard Maconochie delivers some 'Tim Tam diplomacy' during a visit to Hokkaido International School, Sapporo, Japan, during Exercise Yama Sakura 85.
22 Dec 2023
Army
News

Japanese school visit valuable lesson for all

Australian, US and Japanese personnel paid a goodwill visit to the Hokkaido International School in Sapporo, Japan, during Exercise Yama Sakura 85.

Community engagement
Soldiers from 51st Battalion, Far North Queensland Regiment, and 5th Aviation Regiment assist a resident to evacuate from Wujal Wujal, North Queensland. Photo: Carolyn Barnett
22 Dec 2023
Navy, Army
News

ADF provides flood assistance in North Queensland

The ADF is providing support in response to floods affecting North Queensland communities following Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper.

Relief & assistance
Private Jung Kim, receives a gold medal at the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Pan Pacific championships.
22 Dec 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Soldier's firm grip on jiu-jitsu titles

An Army truckie’s golden sweep of all Australasian competitions in his first year as a black belt in jiu-jitsu.

Awards & recognition | Sports, health & wellbeing
Major General Scott Winter passes on the Headquarter 1st (Australian) Division's Commander's pennant to incoming Commander Major General Ash Collingburn.
21 Dec 2023
Army
News

Change of command at Army’s 'unit of action’

The Australian Army's 1st Division farewells Major General Scott Winter and welcomes Major General Ash Collingburn.

Ceremonies & events | Exercises & training
A group of researchers and Defence representatives participate in the DAIRNet Defence Artificial Intelligence symposium.
21 Dec 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Collaborating on the next generation of AI

The Defence AI Symposium recently brought together academia, industry and Defence representatives to share ideas.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Cyber Security Teams from Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom and New Zealand work together at Robertson Barracks in the Northern Territory during Operation INCAA.
20 Dec 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF strengthens cyber security

ADF cyber experts joined with US and international counterparts to enhance and strengthen cyber security measures.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Riflemen from the 6th and 8th/9th Battalions, The Royal Australian Regiment run through target engagements during Urban Operation User course at Greenbank Training Area, Queensland.
19 Dec 2023
Army
News

Breaching drills go off with a bang

Australian Army soldiers engage in enhanced combat shooting, small arms and breaching drills to increase survivability.

Exercises & training