Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitor Alexander Gair.
13 Jan 2025
Army
News

Inspiring others at Invictus Games

After 20 years with the Army, Alexander Gair is now focused on being a role model for others.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
ADF Members and Queensland Ambulance Service personnel stretcher a missing man through bushland and flooded waters to emergency service vehicles.
08 Jan 2025
Army
News

Christmas miracle for missing man

The ADF teams up with Queensland police, ambulance and emergency services to rescue a missing person.

Relief & assistance
Australian Army corps badges created at the Lavarack Barracks MakerSpace in Townsville.
03 Jan 2025
Army
News

Bringing concepts to life at MakerSpace

Soldiers bring concepts to life at the Lavarack Barracks MakerSpace in Townsville.

Capability & technology
Australian Army soldiers from the 7th Brigade conduct sea kayaking during a resilience training course in Twin Water, Queensland.
03 Jan 2025
Army
News

Soldiers paddle out of their depth to build resilience

Army’s 7th Brigade joins forces with Paddle Australia to deliver a unique sea kayaking program.

Exercises & training
Australian Army officer Major Robert Sawford receives his second Federation Star from Lieutenant General Simon Stuart at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane.
03 Jan 2025
Army
News

Life of service recognised

Major Robert Sawford receives a first and second Federation Star from Chief of Army at Gallipoli Barracks.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Warrant Officer Class One Liam Wardle and Captain Joseph Chilvers from 19th Chief Engineer Works discuss the construction works for the new Gapuwiyak Culture and Arts Centre with Kennelly Constructions Project Manager Ben Crawford.
02 Jan 2025
Army
News

Art centre gets its finishing touches

Thanks to a team of Army engineers, a new multi-million-dollar culture and arts centre is almost ready to open.

Community engagement | Industry & partnership
Australian Army soldiers Private Ram Rana (left) and Private Laxman Rana during Exercise Austrahind 2024 in Pune, India.
02 Jan 2025
Army
News

Twins do double take on return to India

Australian Army twin brothers Laxman and Ram Rana go back to their roots on Exercise Austrahind.

Exercises & training | People & service
Lieutenant Ian Leung studies a map during a strategic exercise as part of the All Corps Captains Course.
02 Jan 2025
Army
News

Reservist enhances his skills

Army Lieutenant Ian Leung achieves a milestone in his career in completing the All Corps Captains Course.

Exercises & training | People & service
Australian Navy and Army Cadets work together to overcome the Leadership Reaction Course at Majura Range in Canberra.
27 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Cadets join Duke of Edinburgh Award framework

Australian Navy and Army Cadets have become a licensed National Duke of Edinburgh Award Centre.

Awards & recognition
A Hawkei Protected Mobility Vehicle – Light, four-door variant at the Taji Military Complex, Iraq. Photo: Corporal Steve Duncan
27 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Training handover marks end of an era

Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group’s Land 121 team will hand over training responsibilities in January.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Able Seaman Medic Amanda Defalco awaits for a casualty handover as part of a crash on deck exercise.
26 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

A boost for Defence health capability

ADF medics will receive an improved career structure in a boost for health capability and recruitment.

Capability & technology | Sports, health & wellbeing
An Abrams M1A2 SEPv3 main battle tank during a live-fire serial.
23 Dec 2024
Army
News

Army News locks and loads in 2024

A look back at five memorable stories from 2024.

Commemoration & history | Exercises & training