Tropical Cyclone Winston – CONTACT magazine

Local media greet HMAS Canberra at the Port of Suva, Fiji. Photo by Commander Ben MacDonald

HMAS Canberra revisits Fiji to assess Winston recovery

17/08/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5119 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, Tropical Cyclone Winston

The Australian Defence Force’s commitment to Fiji in the days following Tropical Cyclone Winston will be remembered during HMAS Canberra’s return

Students from the Rakiraki Muslim Primary School cheer as an Australian Army Taipan MRH-90 helicopter takes off for another mission during Operation Fiji Assist. Photo by Corporal Dan Pinhorn

Australian Australian Army News Operations

Aussie soldiers leave Fiji after cyclone cleanup

16/04/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5080 Views 0 Comments Fiji, Tropical Cyclone Winston

Fijian dignitaries and troops have formally farewelled Australian Defence Force personnel who have provided humanitarian support and undertaken disaster relief

ADF Australian New Zealand News Operations Overseas

ANZAC birds caged ahead of new storm for Fiji

06/04/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 6506 Views 0 Comments Tropical Cyclone Winston, Tropical Cyclone Zena

Fiji is bracing for yet another tropical storm – Tropical Cyclone Zena – heading for the island nation by the

A RNZAF NH90 lands in Nasau, Koro Island to deliver personnel, aid, and equipment.

New Zealand News Operations

NZDF says NH90 proves its worth in Fiji

04/04/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5588 Views 0 Comments Fiji, NH90, Tropical Cyclone Winston

The New Zealand Defence Force’s (NZDF) NH90 helicopters have confirmed their ability to support a humanitarian aid operation on their

Australian Defence Newspapers News

HANDS ACROSS THE WATER – Navy in Fiji

01/04/201601/04/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 6507 Views 0 Comments Fiji Assist, HMAS Canberra, Tropical Cyclone Winston

The work being done by Navy personnel in Fiji is helping the locals get back on their feet. By Lieutenant Will Singer

Defence Newspapers News

Operation Fiji Assist – Soldiers help on road to recovery

31/03/201631/03/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5044 Views 0 Comments Fiji Assist, Tropical Cyclone Winston

Australian and Fijian soldiers work together to bring about some normality on Koro Island By Capt Megan McDermott SEVERAL weeks on

New Zealand News Overseas

Fiji military chief say Kiwis delivering hope and smiles

29/03/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4003 Views 0 Comments Cyclone Winston, Tropical Cyclone Winston

Republic of Fiji Military Forces Commander Rear Admiral Viliame Naupoto said New Zealand military personnel were “helping bring back smiles

Australian News Operations

Op Fiji Assist continues – HMAS Canberra comes home

25/03/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 6737 Views 0 Comments Cyclone Winston, Fiji Assist, HMAS Canberra, Tropical Cyclone Winston, Winston

The Australian Defence Force deployment to Fiji under Operation Fiji Assist will transition to a new phase, the Australian government announced today.