Royal Australian Navy Physical Training Instructors participate in the Push Up Challenge at Fleet Base East Gymnasium in Sydney, NSW.
19 Jun 2025
Navy
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Pushing for an important cause

Navy personnel will complete 3214 push-ups in June during the Push-Up Challenge for mental health.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force Captain Ishidera Takahiko receives a personalised cricket bat from Commanding Officer HMAS Sydney, Commander Ben Weller, on arrival in Yokosuka during Regional Presence Deployment 25-2.
18 Jun 2025
Navy
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Port visit firms ties with Japan

A warm reception at Yokosuka reflects the strong relationship between Australian and Japanese navies.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Royal Australian Navy sailor Leading Seaman Jarryd Dart on board HMAS Canberra in transit to Wellington, New Zealand.
18 Jun 2025
Navy
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Enthusiasm embodies crew's dedication

Communication information systems sailor finds solutions to issues on board HMAS Canberra.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
Ship's company of HMAS Canberra exercise their freedom-of-entry through the streets of Wellington, New Zealand, during HMAS Canberra's port visit.
13 Jun 2025
Navy
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Sister cities bond during parade

The crew of HMAS Canberra is welcomed to Wellington with a freedom-of-entry parade.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
Deputy Chief of Navy, Rear Admiral Matt Buckley, receives the 'Weight' on handover from Commodore Eric Young at Russell Offices, Canberra.
12 Jun 2025
Navy
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Deputy Chief of Navy's submarine succession

Rear Admiral Matt Buckley joins Chief of Navy Vice-Admiral Mark Hammond in a unique double.

Capability & technology | People & service
Lieutenant Commander Nathanael Maxwell, Officer In Charge, RAN Band Melbourne, joins members of the Royal Samoan Police Band, during Samoa's Independence Day celebrations.
12 Jun 2025
Navy
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Navy Band marches with Samoa

Celebrations in Apia bring together community, culture and international friendship across the Pacific.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
Lieutenant Commander Anthea Baczkowski, Chief Petty Officer Shane Murphy, Captain David Shirvington, Able Seaman Matthew Tickner, Chief Petty Officer Christian Duncan and Aimee Lane with their mountain bikes during the Gibb River Challenge at Home Valley Station, WA.
12 Jun 2025
Navy
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Crocs conquer Kimberley for kids in need

HMAS Coonawarra's crew completes the Gibb River Challenge for the Kyle Andrews Foundation.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
ADF women's eight crew at the Australian Masters Rowing Championships in Sydney.
11 Jun 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Oarsome ADF hits podium from scratch

Defence rowers compete across 35 events against powerhouse clubs at Australian Masters Rowing Championships.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Lieutenant Commander Sarah Kaese, left, trains in Liverpool, UK, while serving on exchange with the Royal Navy.
11 Jun 2025
Navy
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Enter the Dragon: warfare by day, Muay Thai by night

Muay Thai coach Lieutenant Commander Sarah Kaese serves on exchange as the senior warfare officer with HMS Dragon.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
Captain Paul Johnson opens the inaugural Australian Maritime Weapons and Tactics Conference at HMAS Watson in Sydney.
10 Jun 2025
Navy
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Naval leadership 'focused, lethal and ready'

An inaugural conference represents the new gold standard in refining the Navy’s human capability in tactical warcraft.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Lieutenant Commander Kieran Davis was awarded a Conspicuous Service Medal for his work on board HMAS Toowoomba.
09 Jun 2025
Navy
News

Toowoomba team delivers bonus for Anzac fleet

Leadership in resolving integration issues earns one Lieutenant Commander a Conspicuous Service Medal.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Leading Seaman Sara, of HMAS Dechaineux, receives the Conspicuous Service Medal in the King’s Birthday Honours.
09 Jun 2025
Navy
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Chef celebrated for comfort food at sea

A leading seaman is recognised for providing simple meals to bring submariners a sense of home beneath the waves.

Awards & recognition | People & service