Representatives and descendants of war veterans carry the torch during the opening ceremony of the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay at the Pozieres British Cemetery, France.
01 May 2023
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Legacy torch sets off on six-month journey

The Legacy Centenary Torch Relay has begun in Pozières, France marking the start of a six-month journey.

Ceremonies & events
US Navy officers from USS Charleston visits HMAS Perth while alongside in Sembawang, Singapore. Photo: Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol
01 May 2023
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Friendly gathering follows exercise

HMAS Perth hosted military counterparts after completing Exercise La Perouse 2023 in the Bay of Bengal in Singapore.

Exercises & training
The Australian contingent of the United Nation Mission in South Sudan gathers for Anzac Day 2023 in Juba.
30 Apr 2023
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Solemn ceremony in South Sudan

The United Nation Mission in South Sudan recognised Anzac Day with Australian, New Zealand and Turkiye personnel leading the service.

Commemoration & history | Operations & missions
ADF Women's All Stars ruck, Celine Moody, contests the centre bounce during the curtain-raiser game against the NSW Police Blue Heelers as part of the AFL Anzac Round at Manuka Oval, Canberra. Photos: Corporal Lisa Sherman
28 Apr 2023
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All Stars take Anzac match honours

The ADF Women’s All Stars defeated the NSW Police Blue Heelers at the curtain raiser for the AFL’s Anzac round match in Canberra.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Developing the ADF's long-range strike capability is one of six priority areas identified in the Defence Strategic Review. Photo: Petty Officer Peter Thompson
27 Apr 2023
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Chiefs prepare for change

Defence chiefs have described the Defence Strategic Review as a significant moment in Australia’s approach to developing its military capability.

Capability & technology
Left to right: Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Commander In Chief, Self-Defense Fleet Vice Admiral Saito Akira; Republic of Korea Navy, Commander, Republic of Korea Fleet Vice Admiral Kim Myung-soo; Royal Australian Navy Commander, Australian Fleet Rear Admiral Chris Smith; and Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Vice Admiral Karl Thomas at the 2023 Fleet Commanders’ Roundtable Discussion in the Republic of Korea. Photo: MC1 Reymundo A. Villegas III/ U.S. Navy
27 Apr 2023
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Fleet commanders' meeting of like minds

Australia’s Fleet Commander discussed maritime operations and security with navy leaders from Japan, South Korea and the United States.

Alliances & relationships
Members of the Joint Military Police Unit and 25 Squadron conduct a routine patrol on Defence land in Exmouth during the total solar eclipse event. Photos: Sergeant Gary Dixon
27 Apr 2023
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Supporting Exmouth in its darkest moment

ADF personnel assisted with managing a rare total solar eclipse event in Exmouth, Western Australia.

Community engagement
Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond salutes to the Last Post sounds during an Anzac Round NRL game at Accor Stadium in Sydney, New South Wales. Photos: Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman
26 Apr 2023
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NRL team celebrates Navy submariners

The South Sydney Rabbitohs celebrated Navy submariners in a match by wearing a submarine-themed jersey and hosting a Navy contingent.

Ceremonies & events
Proud Worimi man Corporal Tarryn Roach the Royal Australian Navy, Plays the Didgeridoo during the Anzac Day Dawn Service at the Australian National Memorial in Villers-Bretonneux, France. Photos: Sergeant Oliver Carter.
26 Apr 2023
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Anzac Day dawns in Villers-Bretonneux

On Anzac Day 1918, Australian soldiers played a vital role in retaking the town of Villers-Bretonneux from German forces for the second time.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Australian and New Zealand Defence Force personnel lay wreaths during the dawn service at Wellington Arch, London.
26 Apr 2023
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Moving service led by royalty

The Prince of Wales led the Anzac Day dawn service at the Australian War Memorial in London.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Then Leading Seaman Marcus Salone plays the Last Post during a memorial service held on completion of the Freedom of Entry at the Bathurst War Memorial in 2016. Photo: Leading Seaman Nicolas Gonzalez
26 Apr 2023
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Music, the universal language

Sub-Lieutenant Marcus Salone knows how music speaks, regardless of language or culture.

People & service
ADF personnel from Australia's Federation Guard march during the Turkish commemoration on the Gallipoli Peninsula.
26 Apr 2023
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Standing together as friends and allies

Australia's Federation Guard paraded at the Canakkale Martyrs' Memorial on the Gallipoli Pensinula, in Türkiye on the eve of Anzac day.

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