Two people in camouflage uniforms standing behind a table under an HMAS Coonawarra gazebo at a market stall.
27 May 2026
Navy
News

Celebrating Children’s Day in Darwin

Navy personnel from HMAS Coonawarra connect with locals at a Japanese Children’s Day celebration in Darwin.

Community engagement | People & service
A man emerges from the water during a butterfly pool event.
27 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF swimmers shine on the national stage

Defence members have made a splash during the 2026 Masters Swimming Australia National Championships. 

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
A man in uniform and glasses at a fold-down desk with his arms crossed, a photo stuck on the wall behind him.
27 May 2026
Navy
News

Being there for the moments that matter

A Navy officer returns home for his daughter’s birth during a regional presence deployment.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Two female rugby players tackling for the ball during a game.
27 May 2026
Navy, Air Force
News

A show of courage, skill and discipline

Navy and Air Force teams put up fierce competition against Army during the ADF Rugby Union Championships.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
A uniformed man with a red beard stands next to a 3D printer with several small cylindrical objects with a raised section on top.
26 May 2026
Navy
News

Tamworth sailor drives innovation at sea

A Navy sailor uses 3D printing to solve critical problems and keep HMAS Toowoomba running.

Capability & technology | People & service
Two players contest for control of a ball during a soccer match.
25 May 2026
Navy
News

Camaraderie on and off the pitch

Tour of Japan for Navy Football Federation Australia teams proves sport can support international strategic engagement.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
A man in white military looks out at an audience.
25 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Shared purpose across ranks

A forum for non‑commissioned officers provides an opportunity for frank conversation across ranks and services.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A Navy Officer stands with arms crossed on the deck of HMAS Toowoomba
25 May 2026
Navy
News

A debt of thanks to ‘the lucky country’

A Mexican-born Navy officer shares how his dual heritage has shaped his pride in serving Australia.

People & service
A portrait of Combat Systems Operator Seaman Eden Holmes standing at the bridge wing of HMAS Ballarat, leaning against a ladder smiling in Navy uniform.
22 May 2026
Navy
News

Building capability above and below the waves

Seaman Eden Holmes brought his Navy training together as a sonar operator during an anti-submarine warfare exercise.

Exercises & training | People & service
A crowd of people stand across the forecastle of a ship at sea.
22 May 2026
Navy
News

Toowoomba marks legacy at sea

HMAS Toowoomba marks 85 years of service during a regional presence deployment in South-East Asia.

Commemoration & history | Operations & missions
Two women's teams engage in a game of soccer.
22 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Aussie grit from start to finish

The ADFA football teams showed resilience against the British Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers teams on tour.

Sports, health & wellbeing
A group of veterans watch an instructor help a veteran to climb down a cliff.
22 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Arm in arm, veterans fight the fear

Exercise Second Watch uses challenging outdoor activities to help veterans build resilience, reconnect and regain purpose after service.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing