Katie Chapman, Alana Blackman, Cindy ChawnTyler-Marie Gray and Buffy Little psyche up before the Anzac women's snowboarding competition during Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025.
13 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Day 5: Anzac spirit alive at Whistler

Australian and New Zealand snowboarders were more like friends than opponents as they lined up for their Invictus Games event.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Captain Olivia Miley-Dyer on the podium after claiming gold in the Nordic cross-country skiing at Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025
12 Feb 2025
Army, Air Force
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Day 4: Firsts, medals and mateship on the mountain

A bluebird day at Whistler uncovers bucket loads of Aussie grit at Invictus Games 2025.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Sean Grimmond competes in skeleton at Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025
11 Feb 2025
Army
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Day 3: Thrill seekers find joy on icy track

The spotlight was on Team Australia’s adrenalin junkies during day three of Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Army personnel from 5th Aviation Regiment load stores into a CH-47F Chinook in support of the North Queensland flood relief efforts.
10 Feb 2025
Army, Air Force
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Aviation assets support Ingham community

Choppers have taken to the sky to provide vital aircraft support in response to the North Queensland floods.

Community engagement | Relief & assistance
Soldiers from 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment assemble a medium girder bridge at Ollera Creek, Townsville, during Defence Assistance to the Civil Community following severe weather and flooding across the region.
10 Feb 2025
Army
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Sappers provide support in Townsville

Army's 3rd Brigade helps provide a temporary structure over the flood-damaged Ollera Creek Bridge.

Relief & assistance
SGT Emily Leahy participates in the curling event at Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025
10 Feb 2025
Army
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Aussies put their spin on wheelchair curling

Invictus Games competitor Sergeant Emily Lahey says the sport she describes as "lawn bowls on ice" is harder than it looks.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
An aerial view of the new community store being constructed adjacent to the community airstrip in Bäniyala, Northern Territory, as part of the Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Programme.
10 Feb 2025
Army
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Engineering food security for remote community

Army engineers oversee delivery of a new store for the remote Bäniyala community in the Gulf of Carpentaria.

Community engagement
Australian Army soldiers WO2 Bryan Griff and WO2 Paul Thornhill gather with contractors from Reeves Envico and Hebou to discuss the progress of the PNGAus Partnerships’ Potable Water Infrastructure Works at the PNG Defence Force’s Goldie River Training Depot, PNG.
06 Feb 2025
Army
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Army engineers tap into new water supply for PNGDF

Australian Army soldiers are helping provide the PNG Defence Force with access to reliable clean water.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Colonel Scottie Morris, seated at a table with Captain Brett Westcott signs over command of ADF's Headquarters Middle East., during the transfer of authority on 9 December 2024.
05 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Captain takes command in Middle East

Command of the only permanent ADF headquarters outside of Australia has changed hands.

Ceremonies & events | Operations & missions
Commandant of the Australian Defence Force Academy Brigadier Troy Francis is honoured to lead an institution he always wanted to be involved with.
04 Feb 2025
Army
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ADFA appointment a highlight for brigadier

Army brigadier brings 30 years of experience to new role as commandant of the ADF Academy.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, support the Queensland Police Service with door-knocking during severe weather in Townsville.
03 Feb 2025
Army
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Personnel wade in to assist during Qld flooding

In the wake of North Queensland's heavy flooding, Army personnel are supporting the Queensland Police Service.

Community engagement | Relief & assistance
Army soldiers from the 1st Brigade inspect the vehicles on display during the 24th annual Hot 100 Australia Day Ute Run in Darwin, NT.
31 Jan 2025
Army
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Bea-ute way to mark Australia Day in Darwin

An Australian Army Hawkei and G Wagon steal the show at the annual Hot 100 Australia Day Ute Run.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement