Attendees at the latest ODIS forum
28 Sep 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Opportunities in the Top End

Australian businesses will have the chance to learn more about becoming a Defence provider at a forum in Darwin.

Industry & partnership
Australian Army officer Lieutenant Samantha May from the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, with local children, Papua New Guinea. Photos: Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke
28 Sep 2023
Army
News

Young officer hits the ground running

Lieutenant Samantha May chose an Army career to test her capabilities. She has done just that and more.

Exercises & training | People & service
Commander 6th Brigade, Brigadier Greg Novak, uses the ceremonial axe to officially open the 6th Engineer Support Regiment Memorial Walk at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland.
28 Sep 2023
Army
News

Army’s largest engineer regiment turns 20

The 6th Engineer Support Regiment Memorial Walk was officially opened to commemorate the regiment's 20th anniversary.

Commemoration & history
Diane Vetu holding her certificate of completion of the Federation of International Touch Introductory Level Referees Course.
27 Sep 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Touch down in PNG

The ADF Touch Association gave newly trained PNG coaches and referees a chance to put their skills to the test.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
Australian Army soldiers from the 1st Brigade and the Armed Forces of the Philippines travel by Zodiac small craft from Darwin to Channel Island, NT, to conduct an assault as part of Exercise Predator's Run
27 Sep 2023
Army
News

Ingenuity wins the day

Soldiers from five countries, including Australia, joined forces in Darwin for Exercise Carabaroo.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A young boy is fitted with an Army radio during 31st/42nd Battalion, The Royal Queensland Regiments Army Reserve Open Day. Photos: Susanna Beyer
27 Sep 2023
Army
News

Getting recruits on board

The Jezzine Barracks open day encouraged soldiers to reflect on their own enlistment journeys to help inspire future recruits.

Community engagement
Australian Army soldier Private Mateo Goytizolo Butrica from 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, wears a traditional headdress gifted to him by locals during Independence Day celebrations, Wewak, Papua New Guinea.
27 Sep 2023
Army
News

Allies celebrate national independence

Culture and colour filled the air in Wewak, Papua New Guinea, as the community celebrated 48 years of independence.

Alliances & relationships | Community engagement
Australian Army officer Captain Helena Sorial speaks with Papua New Guinea Defence Force officer Lieutenant Paka during Exercise Puk Puk 2023 on Lombrum Naval Base, Papua New Guinea. Photo: Corporal Brandon Grey
26 Sep 2023
Army
News

Repairs bring a spark to community

A team of Australian Army electricians and carpenters improved 68 homes for PNG families as part of Exercise Puk Puk.

Exercises & training | People & service
Signaler Matthew Crawford of 8 Signals Regiment helps 144 Signal Squadron test their HF capability during Exercise Rhino Run.
26 Sep 2023
Army
News

Signallers dial it up on the run

Army signallers provided extra capability and training outcomes for 9th Brigade on Exercise Rhino Run.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Australian Army soldier Private Feao Faka'Osi on the mat during a practice session at Holsworthy gymnasium, Sydney, NSW.
25 Sep 2023
Army
News

Olympic dream step closer for judo pro

Private Feao Faka'Osi has been chosen to represent Tonga at the 2024 Olympics in the sport of judo.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
An Australian Army Sapper and a soldier of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force renovate a school during Exercise Puk Puk, on Manus Island, Papua New Guinea.
25 Sep 2023
Army
News

Building relationships in PNG

Three nations are helping to renovate a school building for the children of PNG Defence Force personnel posted to Manus Island.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Australian Army medical officer Major Peter Del Fante in discussion during Pacific Partnership 2023.
25 Sep 2023
Army
News

First doctor visit for some in Philippines

Major Del Fante assists ADF and international medical staff in remote Filipino towns during Exercise Pacific Partnership.

Exercises & training | Relief & assistance