Budget 2022 – government’s official statement re veterans and Defence personnel
The Australian Government is investing in a better future for Defence personnel, veterans and families, responding to important recommendations put
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Budget 2022 – government’s official statement re Defence
THE HON RICHARD MARLES MP DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER MINISTER FOR DEFENCE THE HON PAT CONROY MP MINISTER FOR DEFENCE INDUSTRY
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$2billion communications upgrade for ADF
The Australian government has announced a major boost to Defence’s strategic high-frequency communications capability to support regional and global operations.
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RAAF Amberley air show – CANCELLED
The Royal Australian Air Force has officially announced that the Ipswich Amberley Air Tattoo scheduled for next weekend, 29-30 October
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Defence changes horses in new recruitment race
In the latest move to scale up the Australian Defence Force, the Australian government has selected Adecco Australia as Defence’s
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RAAF Mediterranean patrol ends after 11 days
NATO says it has forged a new partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force through its maritime security operation in
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Australia and Fiji sign Status of Forces Agreement
Fiji’s Minister for Defence, National Security, and Policing and Minister for Agriculture, Rural and Maritime Development, and National Disaster Management
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Kim Beazley to replace Brendan Nelson at Australian War Memorial
The Albanese Government will recommend the Governor-General appoint Kim Beazley as a member of the Council of the Australian War
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Free veteran and families golf day in Nowra
Invictus Australia is inviting veterans, current-serving ADF members and their families to join them at Worrigee Links, near Nowra, NSW,
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Government seeking veteran input on DVA legislative change
Consultation on reforming veterans’ legislation commenced today with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs seeking submissions from the community. The Australian
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Elizabeth Matthews – Life on the Line
Alex Lloyd interviews peacekeeping and Afghanistan veteran Elizabeth Matthews. WO1 Elizabeth Matthews spoke to Alex about her service on peacekeeping
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Boxer reaches Initial Operational Capability
In an important milestone for the Australian Defence Force, the Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicle has reached Initial Operational Capability on
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Free Defence Community Sports Day – Canberra
Invictus Australia are inviting the Defence Community, including former and current serving members and family, to join them for the
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The Power of Kokoda
I’ll never known the sickening sound a fifteen-pounder makes That blows a mate to pieces as the ground around you
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HMAS Glenelg decommissioned
The Royal Australian Navy has decommissioned Armidale-class patrol boat HMAS Glenelg at HMAS Coonawarra, Darwin, following 14 years of service.
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Operation COVID-19 Assist officially ends
Australian Defence Force’s contribution to the national response to COVID-19 officially concluded today, marking the official end of Operation COVID-19
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Fourth three-ship Indo-Pacific deployment for 2022 departs
Three Royal Australian Navy ships have commenced a regional presence deployment through the Indo-Pacific region, marking the fourth such deployment
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RAAF P-8A Poseidon to patrol with NATO in Mediterranean
Defence has deployed a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to the Mediterranean as part of Operation
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Address by Chief of Army to Land Forces 2022
CAPTION: Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart tours the convention floor at Land Forces 2022 in Brisbane. Photo by
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THE STOCKMAN’S DAUGHTER
This town is still familiar, for I lived here long ago Gazing down Kelly St, the memories begin to flow
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