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Private Mason Howell, of the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, on patrol during live-fire training at Kokoda Barracks, Canungra. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photo by Signals Christopher Kingston.

Ready for live-fire attacks and ambushes

19/10/202219/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1009 Views 0 Comments 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Canungra

Members of the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, deployed to Canungra training area in October to conduct Exercise Heeler Strike.

Soldiers of 6RAR and members of the Long Tan Veterans Association light a candle during the Battle of Long Tan service held at St John's Cathedral. Story and photo by Captain Cody Tsaousis.

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Mutual appreciation by young and old on Long Tan Day

23/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 651 Views 0 Comments 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Gallipoli Barracks, Long Tan Day, Vietnam War

Soldiers of the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR), joined Vietnam War veterans to commemorate Long Tan Day in Brisbane on

Soldiers from the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, conduct sea kayaking from Maroochy River to Mudjimba Beach as part of the adventure training exercise. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

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Adventure training at 6RAR tests teamwork

23/08/202224/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 551 Views 0 Comments 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Adventurous Training

Members of the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, completed several adventure training activities this month to enhance their mental and physical

Captain Dylan Conway from the 6th Battallion, Royal Australian Regiment, has launched the second annual charity fundraising event, the Brothers N Books Read-A-Thon. Story and photo by Major Roger Brennan.

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Chapter and verse on charitable reading

19/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 503 Views 0 Comments 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Brothers N Books

The challenge is on for current and former Australian Defence Force personnel to break out the books for the 2022

Australian Army soldiers from 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, collect flood-damaged household items for loading onto a truck as they clear a street in Chinderah, New South Wales. Story by Captain Annie Richardson. Photo by Warrant Officer Class Two Max Bree.

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Army clean up in Chinderah

14/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1026 Views 0 Comments 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Operation Flood Assist 2022

Despite nearly continuous domestic deployments, disruptions to training, and dirty conditions, the smiles on the faces of 6th Battalion, Royal

Private Rory Khochoba (left) from 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, working alongside the Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Adrian Schrinner, clearing debris from flood-damaged houses in Windsor, Brisbane. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long. Photo by Corporal Jonathan Goedhart.

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Brisbane Lord Mayor rolled up his sleeves with Army

08/03/202210/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 854 Views 0 Comments 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Operation Flood Assist 2022

Lord Mayor of Brisbane Adrian Schrinner rolled up his sleeves and worked side-by-side with soldiers from 6th Battalion, Royal Australia

Army Corporal Sebastian Evens (odd camera - right) from 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, applies a bandage to St Lucia resident Ms Ann Mckenzie. Story by Lieutenant NIc Hawkins. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

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Helping residents back on their feet

08/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 588 Views 0 Comments 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Operation Flood Assist 2022

Working alongside Brisbane residents to clean-up their houses during recent floods, Australian Army medics deployed to St Lucia and rendered

Army soldiers Corporal Joel Down, left, Private Aaron Smith, centre, and Private Zach Quick from 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, assist Gympie residents clean up. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long. Photo by Corporal Jonathan Goedhart.

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Army lends a hand in Gympie

04/03/202204/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1066 Views 1 Comment 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Operation Flood Assist 2022

More than 80 soldiers from 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR), have started the challenging work of helping Gympie locals