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An artist's impression of the Hunter-class frigate.
07 Jan 2021
Navy
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Preparation underway to build new frigates

Prototyping is underway at the Osborne shipyard in Adelaide for the Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter-class frigate program.

Capability & technology
Officer selection board president Captain John Vandyke, top, Lieutenant Commander Brad Williams and Navy psychologist Amber Milnes prepare to interview an officer candidate via Zoom.
24 Dec 2020
Navy
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Officer recruitment zooming along in pandemic

Officer selection boards are continuing during the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to technology.

People & service
Seaman Shanen Pulkkinen is one of 14 gap gear-trained personnel re-joining Navy for three months to provide additional personnel over the stand-down period.
23 Dec 2020
Navy
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Gap year sailors ready to support operations

Seaman Shanen Pulkkinen is one of 14 ADF Gap Year program sailors who have returned to service to support the high-risk weather season and Operation…

People & service
Leading Seaman Adam Smith is embarked on Australian Defence Vessel Cape Inscription.
23 Dec 2020
Navy
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Small boats offer big rewards

Working in a small team on a small boat offers plenty of variety for sailors.

People & service
Navy personnel and community members step out in support of the Say No to Domestic Violence Walk in Sydney.
22 Dec 2020
Navy
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Navy crew walks the talk on domestic violence

Personnel from HMAS Penguin took part in the Say No to Domestic Violence Walk in Sydney.

People & service
Army Reservist Private Louise Joselyn will spend Christmas at sea in ADV Cape Inscription.
22 Dec 2020
Navy
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Soldier to spend festive season at sea

Private Louise Joselyn is embarked in Australian Defence Vessel Cape Inscription.

People & service
Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Michael Noonan presents maritime logistics officer Lieutenant Eleanor Johnston with the Leeuwin Trust Fund Sword. Photo: Leading Seaman James McDougall
21 Dec 2020
Navy
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Top student praises supporters

Lieutenant Johnston received the Leeuwin Trust Fund Sword for being dux of the Maritime Logistics Officers Application Course in 2019.

People & service
ADV Cape Inscription Navigation Officer Lieutenant Rhys Worboys and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority officer Dwaine Butcher in front of Reef Ranger, a Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service vessel.
21 Dec 2020
Navy
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Navy joins effort to stop illegal reef fishing

Cairns-based Australian Defence Vessel Cape Inscription hosted a Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority officer on an eight-day search.

Community engagement
Able Seaman Maritime Logistics Support Operations Britney Beech at Sydney Airport during Operation COVID-19 Assist. Photo: Leading Seaman Nadav Harel
20 Dec 2020
Navy
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Sailor counts down to Christmas

Able Seaman Britney Beech has been looking forward to Christmas for months.

People & service
Weapons Electrical Engineering Officer in HMAS Brisbane Lieutenant Commander Alistair French with University of Newcastle engineering students who toured Navy establishments in Sydney.
18 Dec 2020
Navy
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High-tech tour showcases opportunities

Engineering students from the University of Newcastle toured Navy establishments in Sydney.

People & service
HMAS Ballarat returns to Fleet Base West, Western Australia, after a successful Indian Ocean deployment. Photo: Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey
17 Dec 2020
Navy
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Ballarat returns from deployment

HMAS Ballarat has returned to her home port of Fleet Base West near Rockingham, Western Australia, following a successful Indian Ocean deployment.…

Alliances & relationships
Lieutenant Commander Kane Stuart's tattoos are a tribute to his family history in the Navy. Photo: Leading Seaman Shane Cameron
16 Dec 2020
Navy
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Tattoos a symbol of experiences

For many officers and sailors in the Navy, nautical-themed tattoos are a tradition that provide a sense of identity, belonging and a form of…

People & service