Army Trooper Katherine Van Kampen talks with local children during a key leadership engagement meeting with Indigenous Elders and members of the Fitzroy Crossing township. Photos: Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill
13 Jan 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Personnel hear flood stories from Kimberley community

ADF personnel have met with traditional owners from the flood-hit Fitzroy Crossing region of Western Australia. 

Community engagement | Relief & assistance
An Army MRH-90 Taipan lands in a football field in Fitzroy Crossing, in Western Australia's Kimberley Region, where heavy rainfall from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie has isolated communities. Photo: LSIS Jarrod Mulvihill
11 Jan 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF flies into flood-hit Fitzroy Crossing

ADF aircraft have landed in Fitzroy Crossing, the town at the centre of severe flooding in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.

Operations & missions | Relief & assistance
Australian observer Leading Aircraftman Ben Whitfield, right, observes personnel from the Ministry of National Defense for Killed in Action Recovery and Identification conduct human remains recovery at White Horse Hill. Photo: Petty Officer Jason Wilson
10 Jan 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

A memorable deployment

ADF personnel deployed to the White Horse Hill battlefield to contribute to the inter-Korean peace process.

Operations & missions
The Australian Defence Force is providing assistance to the Western Australian Government in the Kimberley region where heavy rainfall from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie has isolated communities. At the request of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Defence is providing transport aircraft to assist in the evacuation of flood-affected residents. Defence continues to work closely with NEMA in monitoring disasters affecting the community.
08 Jan 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

RAAF moves emergency teams into the Kimberley

The ADF is providing assistance to the Western Australian Government in the Kimberley Region where heavy rainfall has isolated communities.

Operations & missions | Relief & assistance
High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems of the United States Army and United States Marine Corps launch during a firepower demonstration held at Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, during Talisman Sabre 2021. Photo: Warrant Officer Class Two Max Bree
06 Jan 2023
Navy, Army
News

Weapons systems a boost for national security

The Australian Government is substantially increasing the ADF’s guided weapons and explosive ordnance stocks.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Able Seaman Utibe (Daniel) Ekpe sings Stand by Me at the ARRTS showcase evening at the University of Canberra. Photo: Corporal Olivia Cameron
03 Jan 2023
Navy
News

Recipe for taking the music to sea

Able Seaman Utibe Ekpe became an enthusiastic musical participant in this year’s ADF Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills program.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Petty Officer Nathan Smith, in black, during a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training session at Grappling Bros, Canberra. Photo: Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello
30 Dec 2022
Navy
News

Mind over strength is the key

Being submitted by his opponent in his first Brazilian jiu jitsu competition hasn't deterred Petty Officer Nathan Smith.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
David Cox, left, presents Daniel Bridges with a guitar as a part of the Guitars for Veterans Australia Program.
29 Dec 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Veterans heal through power of music

Dating back to the American Civil War, music therapy has been used to treat veterans.

Community engagement | People & service
Defence Science and Technology Group's Ben Barona, right, and Shyam Mehta with a field emission scanning electron microscope purchased as part of the Capital Refresh Program.
29 Dec 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Facilities refreshed for the future

A $32 million revamp of testing and fabrication facilities has strengthened Defence’s engineering capability.

Capability & technology
Air Force Sergeant Taryn Allen with a modern version of the sonobuoy on board a P-8A Poseidon during Exercise Talisman Sabre in 2021. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke
28 Dec 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
Editorial

The invention to seek out enemy subs

The Barra sonobuoy is one of the success stories in the 115-year history of Defence science and technology.

Capability & technology | Commemoration & history
Lieutenant Richard Blessington chats to Alex about the equipment inside an EC-135 helicopter at the 2022 Wings Over Illawarra Air Show. Photo: Leading Aircraftman Chris Tsakisiris
28 Dec 2022
Navy
News

Steering course to new opportunities

Lieutenant Richard Blessington’s career followed an ‘amended flight plan’ in 2019, after transferring to the role of a pilot.

Community engagement
Able Seaman William Scott, centre, receives his promotion from Commodore Malcolm Wise, right, and Lieutenant Terri Jenkin at Fleet Headquarters, NSW. Photo: Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol
27 Dec 2022
Navy
News

Four firsts for Navy's new rate

Able Seaman William Scott is the first sailor to be recruited, employed, promoted and deployed in Navy's newest category.

Capability & technology | People & service