Children from Lord Howe Island Central School and their guardians are welcomed on board HMAS Canberra via landing craft for a tour of the ship.
10 Dec 2025
Navy
News

Lord Howe Island native brings an LHD home

Midshipman Riley Wilson shares the iconic natural beauty of the island with his HMAS Canberra shipmates.

Alliances & relationships | Community engagement
A Solomon Islander woman and an ADF soldier exchange traditional greetings in Honiara.
09 Dec 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF Sport leaves lasting legacy in Honiara

A contingent of soldiers, sailors and aviators make a positive impact during their visit to Solomon Islands.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
People on a quay waving Australian flags toward sailors standing on the decks of a ship.
08 Dec 2025
Navy
News

Welcome home Ballarat

HMAS Ballarat returns home to WA after its three-month regional presence deployment in the Indo-Pacific.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Sailors stand in formation on the aft decks of three patrol boats.
08 Dec 2025
Navy
News

Armidale-class sails into history

Navy farewells the last Armidale-class patrol boats in a decommissioning ceremony at HMAS Coonawarra in Darwin.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Chief of Navy takes a selfie with students at the Navy Life Expo.
08 Dec 2025
Navy
News

Navy Life Expo offers career options

Students from 32 schools got the chance to explore careers and learn about Navy life during Indo Pacific 25.

Community engagement
A veteran rides an artificial wave during the Battle of the Break contest in Sydney.
08 Dec 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Bonding at Battle of the Break

Surfing event brings veterans and current ADF members together to share individual experiences of service.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Navy personnel in white uniforms stand in formation near a white flag and in front of a building.
05 Dec 2025
Navy
News

Encountering a new chapter

HMAS Encounter welcomes a new commander and a relocation at a ceremonial sunset in South Australia.

Capability & technology | Ceremonies & events
Two Navy officers stand side by side outside a 2-storey building, exchanging a nautical telescope and smiling.
05 Dec 2025
Navy
News

New command begins with cyclone challenge

HMAS Coonawarra welcomes a new commanding officer during cyclone preparations.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A GWS Giants players in orange talks with Navy sailors onboard ship at sea..
05 Dec 2025
Navy
News

Giants on board for Canberra sea cruise

AFL athletes put four onboard gyms to the test during a memorable weekend at sea.

Community engagement | People & service
An invited guest at the National Employer Support Awards talks with an Australian Army solider at Victoria Barracks, NSW.
05 Dec 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

WA’s Macmahon takes national Reserve award

Perth contract mining company celebrates reservists as strong team players in business.

Community engagement | Industry & partnership
View from above of a Navy destroyer sailing in the open sea.
05 Dec 2025
Navy
News

Busy schedule of regional engagements continues

The Australian Defence Force participates in multinational activities throughout the Indo-Pacific.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Members of HMAS Ballarat's ship's company prepare to scatter the ashes of four Royal Australia Navy sailors and one Royal Navy sailor during a Committal of Ashes to the Sea ceremony off the coast of Australia.
04 Dec 2025
Navy
News

One final wish: Committal of ashes to the sea

HMAS Ballarat honours the life and service of four former Royal Australian Navy members and one Royal Navy sailor.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history