Keywords 08 Dec 2025 Navy News Welcome home Ballarat HMAS Ballarat returns home to WA after its three-month regional presence deployment in the Indo-Pacific. 08 Dec 2025 Navy News Armidale-class sails into history Navy farewells the last Armidale-class patrol boats in a decommissioning ceremony at HMAS Coonawarra in Darwin. 08 Dec 2025 Navy News Navy Life Expo offers career options Students from 32 schools got the chance to explore careers and learn about Navy life during Indo Pacific 25. 08 Dec 2025 Navy, Army, Air Force News Bonding at Battle of the Break Surfing event brings veterans and current ADF members together to share individual experiences of service. 05 Dec 2025 Navy News Encountering a new chapter HMAS Encounter welcomes a new commander and a relocation at a ceremonial sunset in South Australia. 05 Dec 2025 Navy News New command begins with cyclone challenge HMAS Coonawarra welcomes a new commanding officer during cyclone preparations. 05 Dec 2025 Navy News Giants on board for Canberra sea cruise AFL athletes put four onboard gyms to the test during a memorable weekend at sea. 05 Dec 2025 Navy, Army, Air Force News WA’s Macmahon takes national Reserve award Perth contract mining company celebrates reservists as strong team players in business. 05 Dec 2025 Navy News Busy schedule of regional engagements continues The Australian Defence Force participates in multinational activities throughout the Indo-Pacific. 04 Dec 2025 Navy News One final wish: Committal of ashes to the sea HMAS Ballarat honours the life and service of four former Royal Australian Navy members and one Royal Navy sailor. 04 Dec 2025 Navy News Sisterhood at sea Two sailors reflect on how being the only women on board HMAS Bathurst brought them closer together. 04 Dec 2025 Navy, Army, Air Force News ADF networks at netball competition National tournament in Sydney draws more than 300 participants from across Australia.
