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ADF and Defence Civilians participate in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade 2021. Photo: Leading Sea-man Nadav Harel
15 Mar 2021
Navy
News

A parade like no other

Despite a change of venue, this year’s Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras was a complete success.

Community engagement
From left, Leading Seaman Luke Healy, Leading Seaman Calum Dawson, Leading Seaman Neale Fruend and Leading Seaman Jakeb Morrison wave as HMAS Sydney prepares to depart Garden Island. Photo: Leading Seaman Tara Morrison
15 Mar 2021
Navy
News

Sydney sails for trials in United States

HMAS Sydney departed her home port at Fleet Base East last week to conduct trials on her AEGIS weapons system with the United States Navy.

Alliances & relationships
Navy Indigenous Development Program recruit Clayton Anderson during a cultural retreat at Northern Outlook, Cairns, held as part of the program. Photo; Leading Seaman Shane Cameron
12 Mar 2021
Navy
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An old adage rings true

Navy Indigenous Development Program recruit Clayton Anderson says it’s never too late to go after what you want.

People & service
Able Seaman Hydrographic Systems Operator Andrew Hespe prepares to do a hydrographic survey in Chinaman Creek, Cairns. Photo: Leading Seaman Shane Cameron
12 Mar 2021
Navy
News

Putting underwater survey work on the map

Mapping the ocean floor is an important job in the Navy, providing a major capability during war and peacetime.

Capability & technology
Chief Petty Officer John Bywater, second from left, with South East Regional Maintenance Centre service personnel alongside the gas turbine shop trainer engine at the Naval Station in Mayport, Florida.
12 Mar 2021
Navy
News

United States posting like no other

Chief Petty Officer John Bywater is the dedicated gas turbine inspector at the South Regional Maintenance Centre in Florida.

Alliances & relationships
Local residents take a tour of Navy MRH-90 Taipan during HMAS Choules visit to ceremonial homeport of Mallacoota. Photo: Leading Seaman Leo Baumgartner
11 Mar 2021
Navy
News

Bushfire service recognised by Mallacoota

The friendship between HMAS Choules and Mallacoota, has been recognised with the announcement of the town as Choules’ ceremonial homeport.

Relief & assistance
Warrant Officer Natasha McRoe, left, and Able Seaman Emily Hetherington celebrate International Women's Day on March 5 at Navy Headquarters Tasmania.
09 Mar 2021
Navy
News

Mentor inspiring other women

International Women’s Day provided an important opportunity to discuss the contribution and impact of women.

People & service
Head of Navy Engineering Rear Admiral Kath Richards addresses members of the Navy Engineering branch at the handover of command ceremony held at Campbell Park Offices in Canberra. Photo: Petty Officer Bradley Darvill
08 Mar 2021
Navy
News

Childhood curiosity opened door for engineer

Head of Navy Engineering Rear Admiral Kath Richards was little more than a toddler when she got her first taste of the Navy.

People & service
Able Seaman Brianna Briscoe's decision to join the Navy changed her life.
05 Mar 2021
Navy
News

Changing course for the better

Able Seaman Brianna Briscoe joined Navy four years ago, changing course from an otherwise desperate future. 

People & service
Senior Naval Officer Victoria Commodore Greg Yorke gives a reading during a commemoration service to remember Vice Admiral Sir Rooke Creswell at Brighton Cemetery in Victoria. Photo: Leading Seaman Bonny Gassner
05 Mar 2021
Navy
News

Paying respects on Navy’s birthday

A commemoration service was held at Brighton Cemetery on March 1 to remember Vice Admiral Sir William Rooke Creswell.

Commemoration & history
The catafalque party from HMAS Cerberus salutes during a service to commemorate the 79th anniversary of the Battle of Sunda Strait at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne. Photo: Leading Seaman Bonny Gassner
05 Mar 2021
Navy
News

Commemorating the Battle of Sunda Strait

One of Australia’s toughest military involvements, the Battle of Sunda Strait was commemorated at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne.

Commemoration & history
HMAS Hobart ship's company maintains the distance line during a replenishment-at-sea approach with Royal New Zealand Navy tanker HMNZS Aotearoa. Photo: Leading Seaman Ryan Tascas
05 Mar 2021
Navy
News

Tim Tams cap off exercise with NZ ship

The crew of HMAS Hobart used a replenishment-at-sea exercise to pass the iconic Aussie biscuits to the crew of HMNZS Aotearoa.

Alliances & relationships