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Participants in a fundraising marathon for Soldier On hit the ski trainers at the HMAS Kuttabul gym. Photo: Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke
12 Nov 2020
Navy
News

Sailors' marathon efforts raise $3500 for Soldier On

The end of October’s Mental Health Awareness Month was marked at HMAS Kuttabul gymnasium with a novel marathon to raise money for Soldier On.

People & service
Members of HMAS Arunta's ship's company stand at attention during a Remembrance Day ceremony while alongside Sasebo Naval Base, Japan. Photo: Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill
12 Nov 2020
Navy
News

Arunta marks Remembrance Day in Japan

HMAS Arunta took time out to commemorate Remembrance Day during a visit to Sasebo Naval Base, Japan.

Commemoration & history
Able Seaman Boatswains Mate Jordan Davis is deployed on Operation Argos as part of HMAS Arunta. Photo: Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill
11 Nov 2020
Navy
News

Indigenous crew member reaps rewards of life at sea

One of HMAS Arunta's Indigenous crew members is relishing his time on a busy regional deployment throughout east Asia.

People & service
Able Seaman Charlie Smith, from HMAS Ballarat, with a cap gifted from a sailor on board INS Shakti. Photo: Leading Seaman Shane Cameron
10 Nov 2020
Navy
News

Caps off to sailors for fuelling friendship

An Australian sailor made a unique connection with an Indian counterpart when HMAS Ballarat took on fuel from the Indian Navy’s fleet support ship.

People & service
Staff officer Navy Indigenous Affairs Lieutenant Damian Briggs at Reconciliation Place, Canberra. Photo: Petty Officer Lee-Anne Cooper
10 Nov 2020
Navy
News

Chance meeting leads to cultural awakening

While Lieutenant Damian Briggs has always known he was Indigenous, it is not something he embraced until recently.

People & service
Midshipman Abiathar Templar is getting a taste of life in the Navy through the ADF Gap Year Program. Photo: Leading Seaman Ronnie Baltoft
09 Nov 2020
Navy
News

From rolling hills to rolling waves, Ballarat is still home

A Navy gap year officer has swapped the rolling hills of Ballarat for the rolling waves of the ocean.

People & service
Able Seaman William Nicolaidis, left, Able Seaman Teneille Francis, Able Seaman Hudson Anu, Lieutenant Commander Richard Unwin, and Leading Seaman Kaylin Coleman on the flight deck of HMAS Adelaide during Exercise Sea Wader 2020 off the Queensland coast.
09 Nov 2020
Navy
News

Ship's company 'one big tribe' as culture shared

Indigenous sailors in HMAS Adelaide are swapping stories and celebrating their culture as the ship’s company marks NAIDOC Week.

People & service
HMAS Ballarat in the Indian Ocean en route to participate in Exercise Malabar. Photo: Leading Seaman Shane Cameron
07 Nov 2020
Navy
News

Enduring partnerships provide the edge

HMAS Ballarat has joined the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force and the navies of the United States and India, to take part in Exercise Malabar.

Alliances & relationships
Leading Seaman Combat Systems Operator Aircraft Controller Lachlan Dukes in the operations room on board HMAS Arunta during Operation Argos. Photo: Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill
06 Nov 2020
Navy
News

Anzac spirit contributes to skill upgrade on Op Argos

An engagement at sea between HMAS Arunta and a Royal New Zealand Air Force P3 Orion has provided a unique training opportunity.  

Alliances & relationships
HMAS Canberra enters the Captain Cook Graving Dock at Garden Island, Sydney. Photo: Chief Petty Officer Kelvin Hockey
06 Nov 2020
Navy
News

HMAS Canberra enters dock for maintenance

HMAS Canberra has entered the Captain Cook Graving Dock at Garden Island, Sydney, for an extended maintenance period.

Capability & technology
Physical Training Instructor Jamie Lord, left, instructs an early morning fitness class on HMAS Ballarat's flight deck while en route to Exercise Malabar. Photo: Leading Seaman Shane Cameron
06 Nov 2020
Navy
News

Keeping up the pace during operations

Members of HMAS Ballarat have taken their physical fitness commitment to another level by completing 155 laps around the flight deck.

Capability & technology
Maritime Aviation Warfare Officer Sub Lieutenant Ashley Hill in front of the MRH-60 helicopter embarked in HMAS Ballarat. Photo: Leading Seaman Shane Cameron
05 Nov 2020
Navy
News

Flying start for Ballarat’s aviator

Maritime Aviation Warfare Officer Sub Lieutenant Ashley Hill plays an integral role on board HMAS Ballarat.

People & service
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