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Members of the Defence Force School of Signals and the Australian Army Band Melbourne march through Montmorency, exercising their freedom of entry right granted by the City of Banyule. Story by Major Sarah Kelly. Photos by Private Hamid Farahani.

City honours school with freedom of entry

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The streets of the Melbourne suburb of Montmorency came alive on October 5 with ceremonial splendour as the Defence Force

Major Anthony Bartlett is halted by Queensland Police Service Darling Downs District Officer, Superintendent Doug McDonald, for the ‘challenge’ during a freedom-of-entry march through Toowoomba. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photo by Private Alli Craig.

Australian Army News

Army’s ties with Queensland town affirmed

03/10/202503/10/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 598 Views 0 Comments 7th Signal Regiment, Freedom of Entry, Townsville

The streets of Toowoomba were lined with locals on September 20, to show their appreciation for Cabarlah-based 7th Signal Regiment

Ship's company of HMAS Canberra exercise their freedom-of-entry through the streets of Wellington, New Zealand, during HMAS Canberra's port visit. Story by Lieutenant Michael Wilson. Photos by Petty Officer Jarrod Mulvihill.

New Zealand News Royal Australian Navy

Sister cities bond during parade

13/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2484 Views 0 Comments Freedom of Entry, HMAS Canberra, New Zealand, RNZN

The cold wind couldn’t put a chill on the welcome in Wellington for HMAS Canberra’s freedom-of-entry parade and civic reception.

HMAS Canberra personnel conduct a freedom-of-entry parade through Canberra. Story by Lieutenant Jonathan Wills. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill.

History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Canberra exercises Freedom of Entry in capital

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Steady rainfall and gloomy skies did not dampen spirits as Navy personnel paraded through Canberra on 30 November in a

Australian Army News

Lismore and Army celebrate 50 years

03/07/202403/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1667 Views 0 Comments 41st Battalion Royal New South Wales Regiment, Freedom of Entry

The steady beat of military drums echoed through Lismore’s streets on Saturday June 22. CAPTION: Lieutenant Colonel Danial Healy, Commanding Officer

HMAS Huon personnel march through the streets during a freedom-of-entry march in Huonville, Tasmania. Story by Lieutenant Nicole Gallie. Photos by Petty Officer Christopher Szumlanski.

News Royal Australian Navy

A special march for Tassie ship

08/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1460 Views 0 Comments Freedom of Entry, HMAS Huon

It’s the highest honour a town can give a military unit. And for the crew of HMAS Huon, exercising freedom

1 Light Horse Re-Enactment Troop, followed by the 12/16 Hunter River Lancers and 12 Light Horse Association march through the Armidale city centre at the freedom-of-entry parade. Story and photos by Corporal Melina Young.

Australian Army News

Freedom-of-entry parade marks 75 years

16/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1645 Views 0 Comments 12/16 Hunter River Lancers, Freedom of Entry

“Who goes there!?” challenged Commander New England Police District, Superintendent Steve Laksa, with his hand raised. CAPTION: 1 Light Horse Re-Enactment Troop,

Australian Army Reserve Trooper Liam Lamb from 12th/16th Hunter River Lancers cavalry regiment prepares for the freedom of entry to Armidale on October 28 alongside his parents Professor David Lamb and Jane Lamb. Story by Lieutenant John Cranley.

ADF People History

Long connection between community, service and family

27/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1425 Views 1 Comment 12/16 Hunter River Lancers, Army Reserve, Freedom of Entry

On October 28, a grand parade will wind its way through the heart of Armidale, NSW, to celebrate the 12/16

HMAS Maryborough personnel march past the Maryborough Cenotaph during their freedom-of-entry parade. Story by Midshipman Jackson Marsh.

News Royal Australian Navy

A special march through namesake city

27/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1390 Views 0 Comments Freedom of Entry, HMAS Maryborough

Fraser Coast residents lined the streets and cheered as the crew of HMAS Maryborough marched through its namesake city on

Ship's company from HMAS Stirling conduct a freedom-of-entry parade through the streets of Rockingham, WA. Story by Lieutenant Eleanor Williams. Photos by Able Seaman Rikki-Lea Phillips.

News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Stirling exercises Freedom of Entry in Rockingham

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Churchill Park in Rockingham was brimming with activity on September 9, as more than 180 personnel from HMAS Stirling formed

HMAS Harman ship's company exercise their freedom of entry to the City of Queanbeyan as part of their 80th anniversary celebrations. Story b y Sub-Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. All photos by Petty Offier Jake Badior.

ADF People

Harman celebrates 80 years

14/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2931 Views 0 Comments Chief of Navy, Freedom of Entry, HMAS Harman

Drawn swords and beating drums kicked off HMAS Harman’s week-long 80th anniversary celebrations, as personnel proudly paraded in a freedom

Army’s 10th Light Horse Regiment conducts its freedom-of-entry parade through the streets of Perth in WA. Story by Major Sandra Seman-Bourke. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

Australian Army History News

Perth’s Freedom a first for 10th Light Horse Regiment

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With swords drawn, band playing and guidon flying, 10th Light Horse Regiment took over the streets of Perth on March

Army officers and soldiers from the School of Infantry conduct their freedom-of-entry parade through the streets of Singleton, NSW. Story and photo by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton.

Australian Army News

School of Infantry marks 50th year

24/03/202329/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 11325 Views 3 Comments Freedom of Entry, School of Infantry, Singleton

With bayonets fixed, drums beating and band playing, the School of Infantry marked its 50th year in Singleton with a

Commanding Officer 816 Squadron Commander Lee Pritchard and members of 816 Squadron march through the streets of Caloundra. All photos byAble Seaman Benjamin Ricketts.

News Royal Australian Navy

Warm Caloundra welcome for 816 Squadron

02/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1708 Views 0 Comments Freedom of Entry, MH-60R Seahawk, No. 816 Squadron (RAN)

In a momentous occasion for 816 Squadron members and the local community, the squadron conducted a freedom-of-entry down the main

Soldiers from 10th Force Support Battalion march through the streets of Charters Towers during the Freedom of Entry Parade. Story by Captain Annie Richardson. Photo by Private Alexander Rowe.

Australian Border Force News

Military parade helps city celebrate anniversary

28/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2737 Views 0 Comments 10th Force Support Battalion, Freedom of Entry

The 10th Force Support Battalion (10FSB) conducted a freedom of entry through the town centre of Charters Towers on October

oldiers from the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, march through the town during the Freedom of Entry Parade in Ingham, Queensland. Story by Captain Diana Jennings. Photo by Bombardier Guy Sadler.

Australian Army News

Freedom of entry a first for the 3rd

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For the first time in the history of the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), its soldiers and officers were

Commander Fleet Air Arm Commodore David Frost, left, Shoalhaven City Council Mayor Amanda Findley and Commanding Officer HMAS Albatross Captain Robyn Phillips come together for the signing of the scroll. Story by Midshipman Jordan Moloney. Photo by Petty Officer Justin Brown.

News Royal Australian Navy

Preparing for a medieval tradition

12/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2044 Views 0 Comments Fleet Air Arm, Freedom of Entry, HMAS Albatross, HMAS Creswell

Fleet Air Arm, HMAS Albatross and HMAS Creswell personnel are preparing to conduct a Freedom of Entry march through the

Sailors from HMAS Glenelg and Royal Australian Navy Band South Australia march along Jetty Road during the Freedom of Entry parade in Glenelg. Story by Lieutenant Gary McHugh. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Glenelg granted Freedom of Entry

19/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1799 Views 0 Comments Armidale-class patrol boat, Freedom of Entry, HMAS Coonawarra, HMAS Glenelg

HMAS Glenelg’s ship’s company recently conducted a Freedom of Entry through Glenelg, in the Holdfast Bay area of Adelaide. CAPTION:

HMAS Stalwart's ceremonial guard conducts a ceremonial sunset at the ship's official reception during its inaugural port visit to Geraldton, Western Australia. Story by Lieutenant Gary McHugh. Photo by Sergeant Gary Dixon.

News Royal Australian Navy

Stalwart’s ceremonial homecoming

01/07/202204/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1931 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, Fleet Base West, Freedom of Entry, HMAS Stalwart, HMAS Supply

HMAS Stalwart last month visited its ceremonial home port of Geraldton on Western Australia’s Batavia Coast for the first time.

Personnel from HMAS Ararat march through Ararat in Victoria. Story by Lieutenant Gary McHugh. Photo by Ararat Advocate.

News Royal Australian Navy

Crew parades for the final time in Ararat

17/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2541 Views 0 Comments Armidale-class patrol boat, Freedom of Entry, HMAS Ararat

The crew of Armidale-class patrol boat HMAS Ararat conducted the final freedom of entry parade in the western Victorian town

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