About the base Metropolitan Perth and Regional Sites is a multi-site base, that includes: Leeuwin Barracks: Riverside Road, East Fremantle Irwin Barracks: Stubbs Terrace, Karrakatta Palmer Barracks: Barker Road, South Guildford Artillery Barracks: Burt Street, Fremantle. Access Animals are not…

Conspicuous Service Medal awardee Flight Lieutenant Scott McNichol credits his operational success to his team.

About the base Majura Precinct is home to Defence personnel across all Groups and Services. The precinct is comprised of 3 areas: Brindabella Business Park Fairbairn Majura Park. Defence shares the area with other Government Departments and companies in the private sector. Access Building access…

About the base Home to the 3rd Brigade and elements of the 1st Division, 11th Brigade and 17th Sustainment Brigade and one of the major military establishments in Northern Australia. The base is also home to units from Joint Capability Group such as Joint Logistic Unit and elements of Joint Health…

German-born Corporal Martina Bruessow receives the German Medal of Honour for her service.

Petty Officer Kerryn Seaborn receives Australia Day recognition for her work as a Navy physical training instructor.

About the base Located a short drive from the Gold Coast. This is where officers and soldiers in the Australian Army Intelligence Corps complete their initial employment training, and all-corps training is conducted throughout officer and soldier careers. Access First time visitors will need to…

About the base Holsworthy Barracks has one of the Army's major footprints within NSW and is home to a number of Army and tri-service training institutions as well as various Regular and Reserve Army Units. Holsworthy Barracks is also the staging location for domestic operations in NSW and covers…

About the base HMAS Penguin is part of the Navy’s Fleet Command and was commissioned on 14 July 1942. Its primary role today is to provide trained personnel to the Fleet and is the home of the Australian Defence Force Diving School, the RAN Hydrographic School and other specialist units and medical…

Sailors, soldiers and aviators stand with their communities across the nation on Australia Day.

About the base Prepare Officers and Sailors of the Royal Australian Navy to go to sea and to be a part of the team that contributes to Fleet commitments and outcomes - 'to fight and win at sea'. The Base is Navy's premier maritime warfare training establishment for all ranks from Junior Sailors to…

About the base The Navy's lead establishment for mine warfare, and home to Australia's Mine Countermeasures Force, Clearance Diving Team One and a fleet of minehunter vessels. Access Access through the gangway on Waterhen Drive. Out of hours contractor work is to be cleared. Visiting hours 7 am – 4…

About the base Provides administrative, training, communications and logistics support to the personnel and vessels based here. These vessels include Collins Class submarines, support vessels and numerous ANZAC Class frigates. Access Flora and fauna, including domestic animals are not permitted to…

Group Captain Aleisha Broadhead is recognised for professional excellence during the Australia Day honours.

Warrant Officer Ivan Petrovic earns an Australia Day honour for his contribution to major ceremonial events.

RAAF Base Amberley’s first touch football competition in five years ends with a grand final win for 33 Squadron.

About the base Overlooking Fleet Base East, HMAS Kuttabul provides administrative, training and logistics support to personnel within the Sydney area. Access Vehicle access is restricted to only vehicles supporting site capability. Vehicles supporting equipment must use lane one. Prime contractors…

About the base Provides administrative support to Navy personnel located in the Canberra area. Harman is home to various Groups, Services, Reservists and a Naval Cadet unit. Access Access to HMAS Harman is via the main entry gate on Wilmetts Street. A valid Defence Common Access Card (DCAC) must be…

Conspicuous Service Medal recipient, Warrant Officer Kerrie-Anne Hammond, encourages authenticity in leadership.

Group Captain Phillip Godfrey is awarded the Conspicuous Service Cross for his distinguished career in the Air Force.

About the base Home of the Royal Australian Navy College plus departments covering sea survivability and ship's safety, a weapons range and administrative support. Access Authorised vehicle access is via the front gate entrance. Based on compliance with the below-mentioned requirements. Persons…

Private Bailey Campbell is awarded the Conspicuous Service Medal in the Australia Day honours list.

Army introduces new pay grades to recognise the work of heavy vehicle drivers and senior transport planners.

STEM professionals from the ADF support educators at Questacon’s 'Engineering is Elementary' workshop program.

The arrival of the first MC-55A Peregrine ensures the ADF is at the forefront of airborne intelligence and electronic warfare.

Squadron Leader Felix Ho is named NT Australian of the Year for services to young people and remote communities.

Petty Officer Jack Bellingham is honoured in the Australia Day awards for his work across the Pacific.

The 2026 Australia Day honours recognise 82 personnel from across the Australian Defence Force.

The 3rd Health Battalion trials innovative ways of deploying equipment into the field under demanding conditions.

A relocatable vehicle wash point trial for vehicles coming off exercise proves to be faster and more sustainable.