HMAS Maryborough personnel march past the Maryborough Cenotaph during their freedom-of-entry parade.
27 Sep 2023
Navy
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A special march through namesake city

HMAS Maryborough marched through its namesake city with swords drawn, drums beating, bands playing and colours flying.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
HMAS Hobart ship's company in the Captain Cook Graving Dock, Fleet Base East, NSW.
25 Sep 2023
Navy
News

Green ghost is shipshape

HMAS Hobart, affectionately known as ‘the green ghost’, recently received a much-needed refresh inside and out.

Capability & technology
Able Seaman Darren is enhancing his qualifications through the STEM Upskilling Program. Photo: Chief Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey
22 Sep 2023
Navy
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Upskilling for success

With new and sophisticated technology on the horizon, a submariner decided it was time to enhance his skills.

Capability & technology
Petty Officer Electronic Warfare Roland Brew with his daughter at the Members and Family Day in HMAS Watson, NSW.
21 Sep 2023
Navy
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Putting faces to supporters behind the scenes

Defence support service providers and organisations took part in the second annual HMAS Watson Members and Family Day in Sydney.

Community engagement
Commanding Officer HMAS Albatross, Captain Scott Palmer and the youngest sailor aboard, Able Seaman Casey Merriman slice a birthday cake during 75th anniversary celebrations for HMAS Albatross. Photos: Petty Officer Peter Thompson
21 Sep 2023
Navy
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Navy's largest base turns 75

The 75th anniversary of the commissioning of the Navy’s only air station HMAS Albatross was celebrated in Nowra.

Ceremonies & events
Army Alpine Association members survey their route before a climb during the Army Alpine Association annual skill development carnival Rock&Ice23 at Kosciusko National Park, NSW.
21 Sep 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Forming rock-solid relationships

Defence personnel have shared skills at The Army Alpine Association annual development carnival, Rock&Ice23.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell addresses the Australian Strategic Policy Institute's Disruption and Deterrence Conference.
19 Sep 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Team effort needed to fight 'truth decay'

The Chief of the Defence Force examined the impacts of five major disruptions on the ability to deter conflict, in a conference address.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Team Australia competitors enter the stadium
17 Sep 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Hearts and souls of Invictus celebrated as Games wrap up

After seven days of competition 31 Aussies were joined by friends and family at the Invictus Games closing ceremony.

Sports, health & wellbeing | Relief & assistance
Team Australia competitors
17 Sep 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
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German Navy says ‘danke’ to Aussie comrades

Germany's Navy personnel have presented keepsakes to all 31 Australian competitors at Invictus Games.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Squadron Leader Sarah Wheal at Invictus Games event
16 Sep 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Coach flexes her muscle with powerlifting success

Australia's sole female coach at Invictus Games has guided her team to achieving personal goals and winning medals.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
2020 closing ceremony at Invictus Games Park in The Hague
16 Sep 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023: Day seven preview

The curtain is set to fall on seven days of action at Invictus Games in Dusseldorf with family and friends joining in.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Colleen Swifte with Gold medal
16 Sep 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Massive effort as Team Aus cyclists take to the track

On day six of Invictus Games ten Aussie cyclists competed against 20 other countries to claim bronze and silver medals.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service