Military Public Affairs Officers in naval uniform gather outside Russell Offices, Canberra, to celebrate becoming Navy's newest employment category.
24 Feb 2025
Navy
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Navy launches Military Public Affairs cohort

A new employment category has been officially launched, marking a significant milestone for Navy.

Capability & technology | People & service
Commander Peter Teichmann, in white Navy uniform, holds two awards during his retirement ceremony at HMAS Kuttabul in Sydney, New South Wales.
20 Feb 2025
Navy
News

Vietnam veteran casts off after 54 years

Commander Peter Teichmann retires with more than a half-century of service to Navy.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Phil Burton, centre in pink jacket, and band perform at Camp Baird Headquarters Middle East for deployed Australian Defence Force personnel on Australia Day during the Forces Entertainment Tour.
20 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Entertainment tour success at Camp Baird

Comedian Anthony 'Lehmo' Lehmann and Human Nature’s Phil Burton help troops celebrate Australia Day.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A girl in a pink outfit talks to a soldier in camouflage uniform about a dummy used to give health demonstrations.
19 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Welcome to the Top End

Defence Member and Family Support hosts new and repeat postings at a Darwin Convention Centre expo.

Community engagement | People & service
ADF Touch premier team captain Leading Aircraftwoman Nina Sherlock dives forward to score a try between two defenders during the Bundaberg Cup in early February.
18 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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ADF touch players hone their skills

ADF Touch footballers square off against some of the best players in the country at the Bundaberg Cup.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
ADF Storm Ice Hockey team member Captain Joseph Chilvers (left) plays against Sydney Kodiaks in the Challenge Cup tournament at Hunter Ice Skating Stadium, NSW.
18 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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So near and yet so far for ADF Ice Hockey

The ADF Ice Hockey Association teams take part in the 2025 Challenge Cup tournament in Newcastle.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Representatives from Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG), the University of South Australia and the Alan Turing Institute seated and standing behind a table to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to further research and development in AI and data science.
17 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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UK link boosts AI and data science for Defence

A Memorandum of Understanding with the UK's Alan Turing Institute strengthens collaboration in artificial intelligence and data science.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Laura Reynell former Team Australia Invictus Games competitor is supporting her partner, Team USA competitor Moses Debraska at Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025. Photo credit: Warrant Officer Ricky Fuller.
16 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Laura’s journey: healing, connecting, changing lives

Navy veteran Laura Reynell finds friendship and love through her Invictus and Warrior Games experiences.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Luke Manhire celebrates a point during the sitting volleyball competition on day 8 of Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025. Picture: Warrant Officer Ricky Fuller.
16 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Day 8: High and lows for Team Australia at Invictus

Day of mixed emotions for Team Australia’s 13-strong sitting volleyball squad at Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Chelsie Clayton yells her support to competitors still swimming at UBC Aquatic Centre as part of Invictus Games Vancouver Canada 2025. Photo credit - Flight Sergeant Chris Dickson.
15 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Day 7: In the swim to beat performance anxiety

For Aussie swim star Chelsie Clayton, day seven of Invictus Games highlights how far she has come in 10 years.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Major Liz Daly competes for the ball during the wheelchair rugby competition at Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025. Photo by WOFF Ricky Fuller.
14 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Day 6: Wheelchair rugby builds international links

Australia’s Wheeling Diggers take on four intense games, leaving many of the 10-strong squad battered but not broken.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Young Endeavour Youth Scheme Project Manager, RAN Commander Gavin Dawe, stands on Princes Wharf in view of STS Young Endeavour during the 2025 Royal Hobart Regatta.
14 Feb 2025
Navy
News

Lessons learned from 50 years of service

Commander Gavin Dawe shares lessons learned after 49 years of service in the Navy.

Ceremonies & events | People & service