First SSN for 2025 docks at HMAS Stirling
US Virginia class submarine, USS Minnesota (SSN 783) has arrived at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia on 25 February for
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Is Navy’s PR “innovation” a belated copycat catchup
The Royal Australian Navy has finally realised that public affairs matter. The only problem is – Australian Army figured that
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Pouring concrete floor in basement hole
It’s a satisfying thing when you can start to put stuff back into a hole after so much digging out.
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Can the CDF or a Service Chief Do Anything He or She Wishes?
There have been no female Chiefs as yet, but according to all accounts, the first is not far off. Do
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Dropping a big slab in my basement hole
My basement pit-digging project takes a significant step forward in this video. The big slab I cut through earlier finally
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Veterans’ entitlements harmonisation act passed by parliament
The much-anticipated Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support (Simplification and Harmonisation) Act was passed by the federal government today. The ‘VETS
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Invictus Games 2025 opens in Vancouver
Team Australia joined roughly 5000 attendees at a spectacular opening ceremony for Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, which, for the
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Going long in basement pit dig
I’ve done a 90-degree turn in the basement pit. I decided to set aside the stairs cut/build for now, in
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ANZAC hero to police legend – William Harvey MC
William Harvey – 1886-1964 From the East End of London through the wilds of India to the shores of Gallipoli,
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Third Aussie Triton readies for delivery
Northrop Grumman has successfully completed testing of Australia’s third MQ-4C Triton at its Palmdale, California, facility. FILE PHOTO: Australia’s third
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‘National pride’ missing key to national defence – Peter Leahy
A paper prepared by the Returned & Services League of Australia’s Defence and National Security Committee contends that Australia is
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Cutting steps from a concrete floor
In this exciting and dramatic episode, I cut slices out of my concrete floor to use later as steps in
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Army reservists not feeling supported by employers
Australians love their war heroes but a new national survey of 800 managers shows that sentiment doesn’t extend to part-time
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First (overdue) Arafura-class OPV finally delivered
Defence has accepted the first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel – NUSHIP Arafura – for further test and evaluation ahead of
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Australia Day Military Honours list
Seventy-nine Defence personnel received Australian Honours and Awards this Australia Day, acknowledging their significant contribution to our country. CAPTION: A
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Support works for basement dig
Digging a hole in my basement floor is not just a simple matter of digging. There’s the also the big
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New tool to cut deeper
I bought a new tool – a big boys’ toy – designed to cut deeper into the concrete. Spoiler alert
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HMAS Brisbane returns home from milestone deployment
Around 200 officers and sailors from HMAS Brisbane returned to Sydney after a five-month deployment, which included the successful launch
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Workforce bolstered
Zoe got all the attention in the last video – and that didn’t go unnoticed. Which was good for me
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40 new Bushmasters ordered by Defence
Thales Australia will build 40 new Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles in Bendigo to be used by the Army’s second long-range
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