Australia slashes participation at RIMPAC
Approximately 320 Australian Defence Force personnel have joined 28 international partners to undertake the world’s largest international maritime exercise. CAPTION:
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New appointees to Australian War Memorial Council
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh today announced three new members have been appointed to the Australian War Memorial Council.
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RNZAF carries out rare Antarctica mid-winter medical evacuation
A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) C-130H Hercules crew has today carried out a rare medical evacuation of a
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Army building for Aboriginal community in red centre
The First Nations community of Amata in Australia’s red centre welcomed a 100-member Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program (AACAP) contingent
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Health officers play a crucial role
Sometimes feared and often misunderstood, environmental health officers (EHO) work to reduce gastrointestinal illnesses, vector-borne diseases and other non-combat-related injuries.
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Army signaller excels in maritime operations
When Corporal Samuel Smith, of the Army’s 1st Signal Regiment, found out he was deploying on Operation Manitou, he didn’t
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First Australian submarine workers on AUKUS training at Pearl Harbor
The first cohort of skilled submarine workers from ASC have deployed to the USA for comprehensive sustainment training on nuclear‑powered submarines.
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First steel cut on Australia’s new Hunter-class frigates
Minister for Defence Richard Marles and Premier of South Australia Peter Malinauskas officially cut steel on Australia’s first Hunter-class ship
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Army on public display in Brisbane
Thousands of people from the south-east Queensland community passed through the gates at Gallipoli Barracks for its open day at
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HMAS Sydney on four-month Pacific deployment
HMAS Sydney has departed for its regional presence deployment – the Australian Defence Force’s continued commitment to regional security. CAPTION:
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Suicide RC publishes “book of lived experiences”
Minister for Defence Richard Marles said today that the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide “has delivered a report
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New Veterans’ Acute Housing Program launched
The Federal government announced a $30million grants pool to address veteran homelessness. FILE IMAGE: Homeless in Sydney mockup, by CONTACT.
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Medical treatment at the front lines
As a 9-liner came in over the radio, the treatment team of the Role 1 Light Manoeuvre prepared for the incoming
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Aussie soldier passes French Foreign Legion jungle test
Up to his waist in mud, with a pack and the oppressive Amazon jungle humidity weighing him down, Sergeant Matthew
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Defence tests anti-drone laser
At a Puckapunyal range, where tanks and explosions are commonplace, last month a new type of weapon system was put
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Crucial role of ‘greenies’ aboard navy ships
If the operations room is the heart of the landing helicopter dock, it could be said that electronics technicians are
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Coonawarra welcomes US submarine tender
A United States submarine tender received a warm welcome to Darwin, as the first stop in a busy schedule of
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Heavy weapons on target
Members of 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment’s Direct Fire Support Weapon (DFSW) Platoon, have been subject to a range
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Honing skills with help from the SES
NSW State Emergency Services (SES) recently joined Air Mobility Training and Development Unit (AMTDU) for Exercise Cannonball – an annual
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Arrival of RAAF’s first MQ-4C Triton
The first MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft (AUS 1) will soon arrive in Australia following the successful delivery and installation
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