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Lieutenant Gary McHugh and Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez interview Able Seaman Matthew Hicks on the ship's bridge during a Regional Presence Deployment. Photo: Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez
29 Jun 2021
Navy
News

Team keeps spotlight on commitment to region

The Public Affairs team in HMAS Ballarat has produced 1214 photographs, 18 video products and 36 articles since the ship sailed from her home port of…

People & service
Petty Officers Andrew Booth, left, and Patrick Williams, from 816 Squadron's Flight 3 crew, with HMAS Ballarat's embarked MH-60R. Photo: Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez
28 Jun 2021
Navy
News

Servicing at sea keeps chopper flying

A busy schedule for HMAS Ballarat means an extensive servicing of her helicopter was done at sea instead of ashore.

Capability & technology
Nursing officer and New Entry Officers Course 64 graduate Lieutenant Laura McRae at HMAS Creswell, Jervis Bay, New South Wales. Photo: Petty Officer Justin Brown
28 Jun 2021
Navy
News

Caring attitude inspires

Providing a high level of medical care to her comrades at sea and in the field was a childhood dream for Lieutenant Laura McRae – and it is about to…

People & service
Commanding Officer Superintendent Tom Redfern cuts the ribbon for RKS Teanoai II accompanied by Stirling MP Vince Connelly and Navy’s Head of Maritime Systems Rear Admiral Wendy Malcolm. Photo: Leading Seaman Richard Cordell
25 Jun 2021
Navy
News

Patrol boat handed to Kiribati

In the latest milestone for the Pacific Maritime Security Program, Australia has delivered a new Guardian-class patrol boat to Kiribati. 

Alliances & relationships
Skipper of refugee boat Nghia Hung, Tam Van Nguyen, with Royal Australian Navy Reserve Captain Chris Frost in front of Grumman Tracker 851 at the HARS Aviation Museum, Albion Park, NSW. Photo: Sergeant Dave Morley
24 Jun 2021
Navy
News

Refugees reunite for anniversary

A group of former Vietnamese refugees held a 40th anniversary reunion at Albion Park’s HARS Aviation Museum.

People & service
New Entry Officers Course 64 graduate and aspiring pilot Sub Lieutenant Ian Alder at HMAS Creswell, Jervis Bay, New South Wales. Photo: Petty Officer Justin Brown
24 Jun 2021
Navy
News

Aspiring pilot's dream takes off

Daydreaming isn’t uncommon for primary school students – but for one aspiring Royal Australian Navy pilot, it certainly paid off.

People & service
Graduating members of General Entry 389 Shipp Division throw their hats in the air at the end of their graduation parade at the Navy Recruit School at HMAS Cerberus, Victoria. Photo: Leading Seaman James McDougall
24 Jun 2021
Navy
News

Recruit school meets COVID-19 challenges

Navy's Recruit School has met the challenges of COVID-19, training 1448 new sailors since the pandemic began.

People & service
New Entry Officers Course 64 graduate Midshipman Amanda Fowler at HMAS Creswell in Jervis Bay, New South Wales. Photo: Petty Officer Justin Brown
23 Jun 2021
Navy
News

Adjustment proves worthwhile

For Midshipman Amanda Fowler, the toughest challenge over the past five months was adapting to military life.

People & service
Mount Dandenong resident Jim Henderson has a welfare check by Australian Red Cross representative Kerry Macfarlane and Corporal Paul Summerbell after the recent storm. Photo: Corporal David Cotton
23 Jun 2021
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF supports storm-hit Victoria

ADF personnel are helping Victoria after the mid-June severe weather event that has left a trail of destruction across the state.

People & service
HMAS Parramatta in the Captain Cook Graving Dock last year. The dry dock has been recognised as a National Engineering Landmark by Engineers Australia.
22 Jun 2021
Navy
News

Dry dock a national landmark

The Captain Cook Graving Dock at Sydney’s Garden Island has been recognised as a National Engineering Landmark by Engineers Australia.

Industry & partnership
HMAS Anzac Flight Commander Lieutenant Commander Timothy Craig with wife Lieutenant Brittany Craig and children Hunter, left, and Harper at Oxley Wharf at Fleet Base West. Photo: Leading Seaman Ronnie Baltoft
22 Jun 2021
Navy
News

Delayed homecoming a source of pride for family

HMAS Anzac was only hours from home following a two-month deployment when the ship’s company received an urgent call for help.

People & service
Joanna Minuzzo, chairperson and co-founder of the Cairns Defence Community Support Group. Photo: Warrant Officer Class 2 Max Bree
22 Jun 2021
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

A support network that understands

Joanna Minuzzo and two friends founded the Cairns Defence Community Support Group in 2019.

People & service
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