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Ship’s Company HMAS Canberra cheer ship as the outgoing Commanding Officer, Captain Brendan O'Hara, RAN, leaves for the last time.
05 May 2025
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New command on course for HMAS Canberra

Captain Brendan O'Hara hands over command of HMAS Canberra to Captain David McPherson.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
ADF Chief of Joint Operations Vice Admiral Justin Jones, left, speaks with Colonel Craig Solomon of the PNG Defence Force during a visit to Murray Barracks in Port Moresby.
05 May 2025
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International debut for Talisman Sabre

After 11 iterations and 22 years, part of Australia’s largest military exercise will take place overseas, in PNG.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
The NT ADF men's team holds the 2025 Anzac Shield cup with Commander 1st Brigade, Brigadier Doug Pashley, and Assistant Commissioner Matthew Hollamby, of the NT Police, Fire & Emergency Services, at TIO Stadium 2, Darwin.
02 May 2025
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Annual charity match raises money for Legacy

The annual Anzac Shield game, in its fifth year, was a celebration of mateship, service and spirited rivalry.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
Members of the ADF Netball team compete in the Australian Men's and Mixed Netball Association annual national competition held in Parkville, Victoria.
02 May 2025
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Netball teams shine on the court

ADF Netball teams compete in the Australian Men's and Mixed Netball Association annual national competition.

Sports, health & wellbeing
HMAS Stuart during the sunrise off Western Australia.
01 May 2025
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Largest Navy exercise wraps up

Navy's largest and most complex antisubmarine exercise in more than a decade wraps up off the coast of WA.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond accepts a cheque on behalf of Keeping Watch, for $100,000 from Navy Health at Russell Offices, Canberra
01 May 2025
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Donation supports Navy families

Navy Health donates $100,000 to ‘Keeping Watch’, continuing support for Navy people and their families.

Awards & recognition | Community engagement
People attend the cenotaph service at Whitehall, UK, on Anzac Day.
01 May 2025
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Paying tribute to those who have served

Thousands of people attend Anzac Day services across the United Kingdom.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
HMAS Sydney, right, sails in company with Philippine Navy ship BRP Antonio Luna during a multilateral maritime cooperative activity. Photo: Leading Seaman David Cox
01 May 2025
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HMAS Sydney's three-month journey through the region

HMAS Sydney celebrates its fifth anniversary while training with partner nations in the Indo-Pacific.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Deaf APS staff at Joint Military Police Unit Headquarters Canberra are presented a plaque of appreciation for their work in records management.
30 Apr 2025
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Inclusion fast-tracks advancement

The Joint Military Police Unit celebrates it's headquarters' diverse staff during AUSLAN Day.

Awards & recognition | People & service
ADF personnel, veterans and civilians take part in the 2025 Anzac Cup wargaming tournament, held by the ADF Wargaming Association at ADFA.
30 Apr 2025
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Armies wage war on table tops

More than 140 players vie for victory in 11 game systems at the annual Anzac Cup Wargaming Tournament.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
Navy Lieutenant Jacqui Heeney, from Fleet Cyber Unit, works in the cyber cell at Headquarters Integrated Area Defence System during Exercise Bersama Shield at Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth.
30 Apr 2025
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Exercise strengthens combined capability

Five Powers nations joined forces to ward off a fictional enemy during Exercise Bersama Shield.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Able Seaman Madison Beard of Australia’s Federation Guard at Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery in France prior to this year’s Anzac Day Dawn service.
29 Apr 2025
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Legacy in formation

Representing Navy in France, Able Seaman Madison Beard marked a personal and professional milestone on Anzac Day.

Commemoration & history | People & service