A screen grab from the student short film The Soft Skinned, screening at the 2022 Veterans Film Festival.
01 Nov 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Sydney debut for Veterans Film Festival

The Veterans Film Festival will showcase films ranging from documentaries to thrillers, starring big names such as Sam Worthington.

Ceremonies & events
Auxiliary oiler replenishment vessel HMAS Stalwart enters Tibar Bay Port in Dili, Timor-Leste, as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022. Photo: Petty Officer Jake Badior
31 Oct 2022
Navy, Army
News

Visit to Timor-Leste a time for reflection

Brigadier Malcolm Wells had the opportunity to reflect on his first deployment to Timor-Leste, more than 20 years ago.

Alliances & relationships
Lieutenant Amber Duncan from the 3rd Health Battalion jumps in to help with the giant swing during the unit's community engagement day with Camp Quality in Camp Mylor, South Australia.
28 Oct 2022
Army
News

Soldiers puts smiles on faces of kids dealing with cancer

For children dealing with cancer, Camp Quality believes laughter is the best medicine.

People & service
Australian Defence Force Academy trainee officers help garden and clean the backyard of a Canberra community member for the Canberra Youth Residential Service. Photo: Flight Lieutenant Nicole Beames
28 Oct 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
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ADF provides support to vulnerable community

ADF personnel demonstrated the value of service by providing support to vulnerable members of the local Canberra community.

People & service
Australian Government-donated Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles bound for Ukraine at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland, in April. Photo: Corporal Jesse Kane
27 Oct 2022
Army
News

Our troops to train Ukraine forces

Australia will join an international military operation to provide critical training for Ukrainian troops.

Alliances & relationships
Soldiers from 10th Force Support Battalion march through the streets of Charters Towers during the Freedom of Entry Parade. Photos: Private Alexander Rowe
27 Oct 2022
Army
News

Military parade helps city celebrate anniversary

As part of Charters Towers 150th anniversary celebrations the 10th Force Support Battalion conducted a freedom of entry.

People & service
Members of the Service Attachés and Advisers Group tour RAAF Base Amberley in Brisbane as part of their engagement program.
27 Oct 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Brisbane bases and industry in the spotlight

The Service Attachés and Advisers Group concluded this year’s program with a trip to Defence bases and industry sites.

Capability & technology
Soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, march through the town during the Freedom of Entry Parade in Ingham, Queensland. Photos: Bombardier Guy Sadler
27 Oct 2022
Army
News

Freedom of entry a first

Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, were granted freedom of entry to the city of Ingham.

People & service
Captain Stephanie Costa, left, and Corporal Britney Pascoe with their bubs in the parents room. Photo: Major Paul Krohn
27 Oct 2022
Army
News

Maternity space a first for Army

The 2nd Health Battalion is set to become Army’s first accredited Australian Breastfeeding Association-friendly workplace.

People & service
Corporal Darcy Enshaw, of 5th Aviation Regiment, on the flightline with a Chinook at Essendon Airport, Victoria. Photo: Captain Carolyn Barnett
26 Oct 2022
Army
News

Local knowledge benefits flood relief

Corporal Darcy Enshaw has been helping with flood relief efforts in his Victorian home town.

People & service
ADF members meet with members of the Solomon Islands Government to discuss humanitarian assistance and disaster relief in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Photo: Corporal Jonathan Goedhart
26 Oct 2022
Army
News

Volcanic disaster response in focus

For the first time in 47 years, Solomon Islands has reviewed volcano disaster management plans with ADF assistance.

Relief & assistance
Private Jeremy Ryan, centre, of 8th/7th Royal Victorian Regiment, assists the community of Barmah, Victoria, with sandbagging as part of Operation Flood Assist 22-2. Photo: Corporal Jonathan Goedhart
25 Oct 2022
Army
News

Private Ryan joins in to help save community

Private Jeremy Ryan has been giving back to Barmah, the community he grew up in, during the floods crisis.

People & service