Members of a men’s football team wearing their uniforms and holding an award plaque.
09 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence teams chase titles in debut football cup

Army dominates the women’s and masters’; Navy claims the men’s top spot at the inaugural NSW/ACT Football Cup.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A soldier rests his hand on another man's shoulder in what looks like a gesture of support.
09 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence prioritises health, safety in wake of report

A year after the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide wound up, the wellbeing of ADF personnel remains the focus.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A group of people dressed for a formal event. The woman in the centre is holding an award.
08 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence recognised for Indigenous procurement

The Department of Defence is awarded Supply Nation Government Member of the Year for 2025.

Ceremonies & events | Industry & partnership
Two men in military uniform posing with a civilian woman for a photo.
07 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

How one stepdad inspired three paths of duty

Squadron Leader Paul Collins has watched three step-children take up service in three different uniforms.

People & service
A group photo of approximately 30 people, many in military fatigues, standing outside the Australian Defence Force Malaria and Infectious Disease Institute building.
05 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Tropical disease experts discuss battle tactics

The ADF Malaria and Infectious Disease Institute hosted Asia-Pacific experts to share tactics against tropical diseases.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
Four smiling people in Army fatigues hold hiking sticks as they stand at a point overlooking dense jungle.
05 Sep 2025
Army
News

Soldiers discover Sandakan's heroes

On a study tour, soldiers learn about the heroism, mateship and sacrifice shown by Australian prisoners of war.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Four Navy chefs in white with guest judge after winning their cooking competition.
05 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Navy chefs mussel out rivals in cooking comp

Services go head to head for bragging rights in the One Defence Hospitality and Catering Challenge.

Community engagement | People & service
Men and women in ADF and Papua New Guinea Defence Force uniforms chatting in front of a ship.
04 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Community and hospitality at heart of PNG welcome

ADF personnel attended a barbecue in the lead-up to Papua New Guinea's 50th Anniversary of Independence.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
A woman in military fatigues looks into a microscope.
04 Sep 2025
Army
News

Soldier combats enemy that’s hard to see

Battling mosquitoes and torrential rain, an Environmental Health soldier protects Defence members during Exercise Alon.

Exercises & training | People & service
Navy officer works at a computer at Defence College of Intelligence.
04 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
News

Joint training authority spies a gap in capability

Defence College of Intelligence and Defence School of Intelligence – Canberra meet the needs of National Defence Strategy.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Nine military personnel in uniform posing for a photo.
04 Sep 2025
Army
News

Cooking up connection on Warraber Island

Army engineers complete their first community construction project on Warraber Island.

Community engagement
Four soldiers walking on a wide dirt road in a jungle setting towards a building bearing the sign ‘Death March Memorial’.
04 Sep 2025
Army
News

A journey of remembrance and learning

Award recipients on a study tour learn about the single worst atrocity inflicted on Australian soldiers.

Commemoration & history | People & service