Leading Seaman Phillip Lofthouse, deployed on Operation Accordion at Camp Baird, United Arab Emirates.
23 Apr 2025
Navy
News

Dawn service ashore a first for sailor

Leading Seaman Phillip Lofthouse honours his grandfather this Anzac Day at a dawn service in Abu Dhabi.

Ceremonies & events | Operations & missions
Leading Seaman Benjamin Woodlock, of Australia's Federation Guard, at the Australian War Memorial during the lead-up to Anzac Day 2025, when he will command the Catafalque Party at the Gallipoli dawn service.
23 Apr 2025
Navy
News

Honoured and humbled to serve

Leading Seaman Benjamin Woodlock will command Australia’s Federation Guard catafalque party at Gallipoli.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Families welcome HMAS Hobart back to Fleet Base East in Sydney, following deployment across the Indo-Pacific.
22 Apr 2025
Navy
News

Home after honing capability

HMAS Hobart has returned home after three months, sailing 21,780 nautical miles on deployment.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Leading Seaman Christine Merrilees, a hospitality services operator, will spend Anzac Day on board HMAS Sydney, a ship both her father and son served.
22 Apr 2025
Navy
News

Three generations share Navy heritage

On board HMAS Sydney this Anzac Day, one sailor has a deeply personal connection to the ship's legacy.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Able Seaman Rachel Brandt of Australia's Federation Guard places a poppy to mark her respects at the Australian War Memorial during the lead-up to Anzac Day 2025.
17 Apr 2025
Navy
News

Continuing a family legacy of service

Able Seaman Rachel Brandt will pay respects to her great-great-uncle when she parades at Gallipoli.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Able Seaman Joshua Bishenden, Private Daniel Barlow and Able Seaman Mitchell Rigney at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra during final preparations for Anzac Day 2025.
17 Apr 2025
Navy, Army
News

Chance to honour relatives who fought and died

Australia’s Federation Guard prepares for one of the most significant events in our commemorative calendar.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Engineering Officer HMAS Choules, Lieutenant Commander Rayne Choice, in the engine room on board the ship during a flight certification period.
16 Apr 2025
Navy
News

Taking charge below deck

Lieutenant Commander Rayne Choice talks about her path to becoming an Australian warship engineer.

People & service
Corporal Loretta Tosusu, from the Vanuatu Mobile Forces, and Warrant Officer Class 2 Sela 'Eva Fifita Finau, from His Majesty's Armed Forces (Tonga), compare images during the International Combined Public Affairs and Photographers course.
15 Apr 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Partners put through their paces in public affairs

International soldiers and officers attend the ADF's first multinational Public Affairs Officer and Photographers course.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Chief Petty Officer Brianna Murray competes at the Australian Rowing Championships in Tasmania.
15 Apr 2025
Navy
News

Podium finish for ADF rower

A Navy sailor bags bronze with her WA team in the Queen’s Cup at the Australian Rowing Championships.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Defence Science and Technology Group scientist Dr Ben Sparkes left, works with Australian-built quantum clocks at the University of Adelaide. He is now part of a research project to create and deliver a ground-to-satellite optical quantum link.
14 Apr 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

New tech to enhance the battlespace

This World Quantum Day, Defence Science and Technology Group shares details of a new cutting-edge research project.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Corporal Sarah Munro, centre, and Private Cassandra Lally, right, from the South East Queensland Netball Association, present staff from Mates4Mates Brisbane a framed jersey to recognise their sponsorship.
14 Apr 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Netball bonds with Mates4Mates

South East Queensland Netball Association honours sponsor's shared values with framed jersey award.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Scientists from Defence Science and Technology Group and Royal Australian Navy sailors on board HMAS Choules during ASWEX 25.
14 Apr 2025
Navy
News

Scientists on board at the sharp end

Defence Science and Technology Group embarked on HMAS Choules to develop next-generation capabilities for war.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training