Private Mitchell Beggs from 41st Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment, prepares to leave Byron Barracks, Lismore, to support the local community as part of Operation Tropical Cyclone Alfred Assist.
21 Mar 2025
Army
News

Army life supports soldier’s passions

Army reservist Private Mitchell Beggs credits his unit with helping to maintain a healthy work/life balance.

People & service | Relief & assistance
Personnel deployed to Operation Manitou and Operation Accordion run to support Australian veterans’ families.
20 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF on the run for Legacy in Middle East

Personnel collectively run the 480 kilometres between their bases to support Australian veterans’ families.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Australian Army Staff Cadet Thomas Sandor from the Royal Military College - Duntroon during Exercise Shaggy Ridge at Majura Training Area, ACT.
20 Mar 2025
Army
News

Budding chopper pilot flies high

Staff Cadet Thomas Sandor said Exercise Shaggy Ridge was hard, but a great first step into Army.

Exercises & training | People & service
Sergeant Paul Dennis, left, and Lieutenant Jack Macklan talk to Lismore resident Mr Chris McNamara near the flooded Wilsons River during a joint patrol to monitor floodwaters as part of Operation Topical Cyclone Alfred Assist.
19 Mar 2025
Army
News

Local knowledge vital in assisting community

Army battalion soldiers' local knowledge proves vital during cyclone relief efforts.

People & service | Relief & assistance
Australian Army Human Resources Administrator Lance Corporal Georgina Friend from the 5th/7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment at Robertson Barracks in Darwin.
19 Mar 2025
Army
News

Making a mark in two countries

Lance Corporal Georgina Friend goes from marine specialist to working in an infantry battalion.

People & service
The new ADF bible, supplied by the Bible Society Australia, at the launch ceremony at Russell Offices in Canberra. Photos: Corporal Michael Rogers
19 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

A new source of light for the ADF

After 20 years, a new ADF bible has been officially launched, and contains content specific to ADF service.

Ceremonies & events
Australian Army combat engineer Lance Corporal Doug Shellcot with a 3D-printed replica PFM-1 butterfly mine he produced at the Robertson Barracks MakerSpace.
19 Mar 2025
Army
News

Rubbish triggers MakerSpace innovation

Sapper navigates legal and technical challenges to print replica mines for realistic training.

Capability & technology
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