Amphibious Task Group embeds working well
THe Amphibious Task Group in HMAS Adelaide have forged close ties and collaborative relationships with regional authorities supporting efforts ashore.
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Bushfire response was personal for many
For many of the Australian Defence Force personnel involved in Operation Bushfire Assist, there is an added personal connection to
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Defence attacks negative submarine coverage
Defence has responded to negative and sensationalist media reporting on the contents of an ANAO report on the progress of the future submarine contract.
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Albatross praised for bushfire support while base smouldered
HMAS Albatross and its resident squadrons have made a significant contribution to the aerial component of the NSW Rural Fire
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Randwick Navy training centre expansion complete
A $24 million extension to the Navy Training Systems Centre at Randwick Barracks is finished in time for the first Navy training course to commence.
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Toowoomba heads for Middle East patrols
Anzac-class frigate HMAS Toowoomba today departed her homeport of Fleet Base West for a six-month deployment to the Middle East.
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Navy clearance divers recover crashed helicopter
Navy clearance divers and an Army recovery mech successfully retrieved a crashed fire-bombing helicopter from a water reservoir near Eden, NSW.
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Navy sailors and officers fighting bushfires
A desire to set a good example for his children has driven more than one Navy officer to tackle the bushfires head on as volunteer firefighters.
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Choules’ evacuees comforted by multi-agency support
For evacuees on board HMAS Choules, the journey was made easier by the presence of people from other agencies who helped the ship’s company look after them.
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British Navy pilot sees Australian bushfire action
A Royal Navy helicopter pilot on exchange has helped save countless lives from the apocalyptic bushfires devastating Australia.
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Navy helps girl celebrate 12th birthday in evacuation centre
The candles on bushfire-evacuee Tiffany Bragg’s birthday cake have shed a little light onto a special day – even if in a temporary home called HMAS Harman.
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Second evacuation by “Mallacoota Ferry” complete
HMAS Choules – now affectionately known as the “Mallacoota Ferry” – has conducted a second evacuation from Mallacoota in Victoria’s East Gippsland region.
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Personal connection motivates medical personnel
A key component of the ADF response to Op Bushfire Assist are the medical services provided by doctors, nurses, paramedics and support personnel of the Navy
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HMAS Adelaide on standby as safety island
Royal Australian Navy’s largest ship, HMAS Adelaide, joined HMAS Choules and MV Sycamore in support of Operation Bushfire Assist earlier this week.
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HMAS Adelaide will join bushfire evacuations
The Royal Australian Navy’s largest and most capable amphibious ship, HMAS Adelaide, will depart Sydney this afternoon to assist in
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HMAS Melbourne might live to fight another day
The Australian newspaper is reporting that Adelaide-class frigates HMAS Melbourne and HMAS Newcastle are to be sold to Chile –
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Civilianisation of hydrographic services spun as positive
A panel of six Australian and one New Zealand hydrographic companies have been selected to collect environmental data to survey
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Five male two female new clearance divers graduate
Seven sailors have graduated from the clearance-diving course – one of the toughest courses Navy has to offer – at
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Last deployed warship home for Christmas
Australia’s newest warship, HMAS Brisbane, arrived home to family and friends in Sydney today following her first overseas deployment. CAPTION:
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Navy mine hunters home after record-breaking deployment
Two Royal Australian Navy minehunters returned home to Sydney in time for Christmas after a successful overseas deployment that saw
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