A woman in a white uniform shakes hands with a man in a forest green uniform on a ship’s deck, with the Australian White Ensign flying behind her.
30 Apr 2026
Navy
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Sharing success in the South China Sea

HMAS Toowoomba hosts regional partners in Vietnam, celebrating growing Australia-Vietnam defence cooperation.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
A shorter Navy member and a taller one stand back to back with their arms crossed, on the deck of a ship.
29 Apr 2026
Navy
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Aussies learn the lay of the land at sea

Sailors spend time on board Japanese Ship Kumano to gain familiarity with Australia's incoming frigates.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
An Australian navy ship in the foreground and a Malaysian ship in the background sailing during an excercice
29 Apr 2026
Navy
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Strengthening Australian and Malaysian naval ties

The Royal Malaysian Navy and the Royal Australian Navy train together during a bilateral training exercise.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A man in Navy uniform plays a didgeridoo at night, illuminated by red light.
28 Apr 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Anzac Day commemorated at Gallipoli

An Australian ceremonial contingent commemorates Anzac Day through services at Gallipoli.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Sailors stand together in a line looking straight forward.
28 Apr 2026
Navy
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Anzac commemorations dot the Indo-Pacific

Personnel on board HMAS Toowoomba remember those who went before them during an Anzac Day dawn service.

Commemoration & history | People & service
A man taking a swing at the puck during an outdoor hockey game.
28 Apr 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Stepping up and switching on

At the ADF Hockey National Carnival, players stepped up to support their teams and the local community.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Chief of the Defence Force, Admiral David Johnston AC RAN, delivers the ANZAC Day message 2025 at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, ACT.
25 Apr 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Reflecting on a long and proud legacy of service

This Anzac Day, the Chief of the Defence Force recognises the commitment of all who have served.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Three sailors stand on a ship with their arms crossed while at sea.
24 Apr 2026
Navy
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Families that live the Anzac spirit

Personnel on board HMAS Toowoomba reflect on how family history inspired their decisions to serve.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Military personnel walk underneath an archway guarded by armed military personnel.
24 Apr 2026
Navy, Army
News

The enduring Anzac spirit in South Korea

Even after 111 years, the bond and camaraderie between Australian and New Zealand armed forces remains strong.

Commemoration & history | People & service
A sailor stands in a war cemetery holding a photo of a relative.
24 Apr 2026
Navy
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Bugle call to Bullecourt

Able Seaman Brenton Knight travels to France for Anzac Day to honour his great-great uncle.

Commemoration & history | People & service
A team of Army and Navy all female Federation Guard face the camera.
24 Apr 2026
Navy, Army
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Remembering nurse's contribution to military history

An Australian Army nurse killed in World War II is honoured by an all‑female catafalque party.

Commemoration & history | People & service
A Navy member crouches to place a poppy on a grave.
24 Apr 2026
Navy
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Sailor's personal connection to the Western Front

Able Seaman Rachel Brandt visits France to honour her great-great uncle who was killed in World War I.

Commemoration & history | People & service