Murielle Ahern with her family during her 100th birthday celebration at HMAS Moreton.
04 Feb 2025
Navy
News

Trailblazing veteran waltzes into 100 years

Family, friends and Navy personnel at HMAS Moreton celebrate veteran Murielle Ahern's 100th birthday.

Commemoration & history | People & service
ADV Reliant crew offload the donated fire truck onto the dock at Betio Port, Tarawa, Kiribati.
03 Feb 2025
Navy
News

Reliant delivers in the Pacific

Australia is providing support in the Pacific with the delivery of two fire trucks to the Republic of Kiribati.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Navigating Officer, Lieutenant Tori Costello, and Commanding Officer, Commander Alisha Withers, guide HMAS Hobart as it conducts a replenishment at sea during Exercise La Perouse.
03 Feb 2025
Navy
News

Strengthening Indo-Pacific maritime safety

HMAS Hobart joins eight nations off the coast of Indonesia for the fifth iteration of Exercise La Perouse.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
When not cooking aboard HMAS Brisbane, Leading Aircraftman Jin Seo is posted to the Australian Federation Guard in Canberra.
31 Jan 2025
Navy, Air Force
News

Welcome sea change for Air Force chef

Leading Aircraftman Jin Seo has been living and working like a Navy chef onboard HMAS Brisbane.

People & service
Youth ambassadors conduct sail rigging onboard STS Young Endeavour.
29 Jan 2025
Navy
News

All aboard the sail of a lifetime

Youth are invited to join the Young Endeavour development voyages as the tall ship circumnavigates Australia.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Australian Army Gunners from the 9th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery fire a 21 Gun Salute under the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
29 Jan 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF puts on a show for Australia Day

The ADF put on a show for Sydneysiders during Australia Day 2025 festivities on the harbour.

Ceremonies & events
The Royal Australian Navy medical team deployed on active service to Iraq.
28 Jan 2025
Navy
News

Sub-lieutenant captures history

Sub-Lieutenant Jake Badior reflects on documenting history through his photography during Operation Okra.

Operations & missions | People & service
Petty Officer Mark at Fleet Base West in Fremantle.
26 Jan 2025
Navy
News

Fear of sharks shelved in the line of duty

Submariners rarely have to deal with a man overboard but this one has been recognised for bravely doing just that.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Chief Petty Officer Matthew with his wife and father after HMAS Waller berths alongside Diamantina Pier at Fleet Base West. He has received a Conspicuous Service Medal during this year’s Australia Day honours and awards.
26 Jan 2025
Navy
News

Sailor rewarded for fight against heavy metal

A Navy chief petty officer is awarded for finding a simple solution to a drinking water issue on submarines.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Air Force Roulettes fly in formation with an Australian flag over the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
26 Jan 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Honours for excellence in all domains

Nearly 80 ADF personnel have been recognised with military awards in the 2025 Australia Day honours.

Awards & recognition | Ceremonies & events
Petty Officer Corey Evans, left, supervises as Tom Hooper of the ACT Brumbies Super Rugby Pacific Squad negotiates the overwater obstacle course at HMAS Creswell gymnasium, Jervis Bay.
24 Jan 2025
Navy
News

Navy leads Brumbies to water

Navy puts the ACT Brumbies Super Rugby teams through the wringer with a pre-season training camp.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitor Colin McCallum. Photo: Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson
20 Jan 2025
Navy
News

Invictus competitor already a winner

Being selected for Invictus Games has reignited a spark that Colin McCallum forgot existed.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service