A man and woman in military uniform with a decorated stick.
31 Oct 2025
Navy
News

Navy women picking up the weight of strength

To signify the powerful role women play in Defence, an Aboriginal weapon is presented to Navy.

Community engagement | People & service
A woman wearing a Defence lanyard smiles and makes a heart shape with her hands while standing in an office hallway.
30 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Work-life balance a drawcard for Defence

For Anneliese Knight, a career with Defence delivers on flexibility, learning and values.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A small group of people arrange sticky notes across a timeline on a whiteboard.
30 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Mind over manoeuvre

An advanced course enhances Defence’s readiness in a complex information environment.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A man in military uniform aboard a ship.
30 Oct 2025
Navy
News

A heart-warming reunion

HMAS Ballarat reunites an able seaman and his father in the Philippines during a regional presence deployment.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
A man in uniform working on a laptop computer, with a whiteboard filled with writing behind him.
30 Oct 2025
Navy, Cyber
News

Deployed cyber specialists deliver mission assurance

Cyber warfare specialists' deployment is essential for providing mission assurance in the digital battlespace.

Capability & technology | Operations & missions
Three teenagers and a man in military uniforms standing side by side.
29 Oct 2025
Navy
News

Cadets forge global bonds through Navy exchange

Australian Navy Cadets showcase naval tradition across the globe through international exchanges.

Alliances & relationships | Community engagement
Soldiers work in a bridge while pink smoke floats in the background.
29 Oct 2025
Navy, Army
News

A gap year like no other

Two ADF members are experiencing the benefits of a career in the Defence Force through the Gap Year program.

Exercises & training | People & service
A group of men and women outside with four dogs.
29 Oct 2025
Navy
News

From Invictus to the Paralympics

Navy members and veterans, alongside their watchful service dogs, launch the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games team uniform.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Navy, Army and Air Force uniforms are pictured side by side.
28 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Service convictions to be available for police checks

The ADF is acting on a Royal Commission recommendation to address serious service offences.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A sailor in white carries a circular lifebuoy with HMAS Penguin printed on it. He marches out the front of other Navy personnel in white uniforms, a crowd looks on.
28 Oct 2025
Navy
News

Penguin march delights Mosman locals

Crowds gather to witness Navy officers and sailors march through the streets during a freedom of entry parade.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
A woman walking through a cheering crowd.
28 Oct 2025
Navy
News

Navy women scoop awards

Navy women show social mastery and team achievement by claiming four categories at the Women in Defence Awards.

Awards & recognition | Ceremonies & events
A woman conducts a choir of women.
27 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Military wives united by song

The transience of military life and a love of singing brings the Australian Military Wives Choir out to Canberra.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement