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Navy combat systems operator Leading Seaman Sarah Kidd in the operations room simulator on board HMAS Stirling in Western Australia. Story by Petty Officer Keigan Gunther. Photos by Able Seaman Connor Morrison.

Queensland Kidd is going places

09/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 567 Views 0 Comments ADF Gap Year, HMAS Stirling

Growing up in the semi-rural Queensland town of Jimboomba, Leading Seaman Sarah Kidd always had a love for the outdoors.

Participants enjoy the Navy-initiated co-located education and childcare trial with Cowork Coplay at the Gary Holland Centre in Rockingham, WA. Story by Esmarie Fulton. Photos by Chief Petty Officer Nina Fogliani.

ADF People

Navy trials free childcare and partner mentoring

12/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 922 Views 0 Comments HMAS Stirling, stirling

A six-week trial provided Navy families with professional mentoring for three hours a week and free childcare at the same location.

Attendees of the Maritime Warfare Officer Course at HMAS Stirling. Front row, Midshipmans Hannah Lunnon, Jaxon Shingles, Sienna Jordan and Gabrielle Mader. Back row, Midshipmans Elliot Mitchell and Ryan Miller, Captains James Reidy and James McWilliam, Lieutenant Ryan Glister, and Midshipmans William Swift and Abdelkader Mazouzi. Story by Antony Prgomet.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Navy

Navy to share maritime skills with Army officers

27/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2213 Views 0 Comments HMAS Stirling, HMAS Watson

Six Army officers are undertaking the Accelerated Maritime Warfare Officer Course at HMAS Stirling in WA and HMAS Watson in

Gap Year Seaman Vimbayi Hakutangwi with a dive helmet at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia. Story by Richard Wilkins. Photo by Able Seaman Rikki-Lea Phillips.

ADF People

Achieving goals personally and professionally

27/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2059 Views 0 Comments ADF Gap Year, Clearance Diving Team 4, HMAS Stirling

Seaman Vimbayi Hakutangwi is hoping to inspire others, particularly young women, to pursue a career in Defence and show it

The RAN Band-WA performs at the Submarine Training and Systems Centre Mental Health Week barbecue at HMAS Stirling. Story by Richard Wilkins. Photos by Able Seaman Rikki-Lea Phillips.

Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Navy

Having fun for a healthy cause

20/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1436 Views 0 Comments HMAS Stirling, Submarine Training and Systems Centre (STSC), World Mental Health Day

Activities and events at HMAS Stirling during WA’s Mental Health Week aimed to raise awareness, reduce stigma and allow personnel

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

15/09/202321/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1509 Views 0 Comments Freedom of Entry, HMAS Stirling

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

The Governor of Western Australia, Chris Dawson, receives a Royal Salute from the HMAS Perth Guard during the Duke of Gloucester Cup award ceremony at Fleet Base West. Story by Lieutenant Mick Wheeler. Photos by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

History News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Perth wins Gloucester Cup

08/09/202309/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2540 Views 0 Comments Gloucester Cup, HMAS Perth, HMAS Stirling

Anzac-class frigate HMAS Perth has been presented with Navy’s most prestigious award, the Gloucester Cup, by West Australian Governor Chris Dawson.

From front, HMAS Rankin, INS Vagir and HMAS Perth conduct manoeuvre exercises at the Western Australian Exercise Area during the Indian Submarine INS Vagir’s visit to Fleet Base West in Perth. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

News Royal Australian Navy

Indian sub makes Australian debut

01/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1852 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base West, HMAS Perth, HMAS Rankin, HMAS Stirling, Indian Navy

The crew of Indian Navy submarine INS Vagir were warmly welcomed to Fleet Base West during the first deployment of

NUSHIP Arafura sailors Leading Seaman Jack Bellingham, Able Seaman Joshua Keys and Leading Seaman Joshua Guy, conduct daily duties on ADV Reliant, during a six week rotation, in July 2023. Story by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin. Photo. by Corporal Lisa Sherman.

News Overseas Royal Australian Navy

NUSHIP Arafura shipmates Reliant on experience

18/08/202325/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2176 Views 0 Comments Australian Defence Vessel Reliant, HMAS Stirling, NUSHIP Arafura, PNGDF

NUSHIP Arafura shipmates experienced a six-week rotation aboard Australia’s Pacific support vessel ADV Reliant to prepare them for their future

Lead communications technician instructor Petty Officer Christopher Smyth instructs Able Seaman Caleb Pope in the operation and maintenance of the main broadcast system on an Anzac-class frigate at the Navy Engineering Systems Centre at HMAS Stirling. Story by Richard Wilkins.

ADF People

Navy instructor’s rewarding job

26/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 871 Views 0 Comments HMAS Stirling

Lead communications technician instructor Petty Officer Christopher Smyth is encouraging people to consider becoming a Navy instructor, describing his current

Director Training Authority - Submarines Captain Richard Lindsey, left, presents a certificate of appreciation to Wendy Jackson for 30 years of service at the Submarine Training and Systems Centre at HMAS Stirling. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey.

History News Royal Australian Navy Sovereign industry

Thirty years of evolving submarine service

29/03/202302/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1856 Views 0 Comments HMAS Stirling, Submarine Training and Systems Centre (STSC)

When Wendy Jackson first saw the Submarine Training and Systems Centre (STSC) near Perth in the early 90s, it was

Ten of the newest prospective submariners conduct a realistic job preview with the Submarine Recruiting, Mentoring and Development Team at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan.

News Royal Australian Navy

Submariners excited by sea of opportunity

24/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1869 Views 0 Comments AUKUS, future submarine program, HMAS Stirling

On the same day Australia announced its acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines, 10 prospective submariners got a taste of the job.

Petty Officer Richard Smith, first responder to a multiple-car accident in Perth, at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia. Story by Lieutenant Commander Will Singer.

ADF People

Navy training kicks in after car crash

10/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1750 Views 0 Comments HMAS Stirling

Navy’s strength of character to ‘do the right thing in the face of adversity’ was on display during a recent

Members of the Royal Australian Navy Band - WA prepare to retire from the ceremonial sunset in celebration of Navy Week at Leeuwin Barracks, WA. Story by By Sub-Lieutenant Connor Cusack. Photo by Leading Seaman Julia Rickards.

News Royal Australian Navy

Stirling celebrates 122 years of Navy

03/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1675 Views 0 Comments Australian Navy Cadets, HMAS Farncomb, HMAS Stirling, Navy Week

HMAS Stirling has wrapped up a busy schedule of activities as part of Navy Week 2023, marking 122 years of

A Navy clearance diver conducts a suspected unexploded ordnance exercise as part of the team’s deployment workups at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia. Story by Lieutenant Commander Will Singer. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

News Royal Australian Navy

Clearance Diving Team Four sharpens skills

01/03/202301/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1833 Views 0 Comments Australian Clearance Diving Team Four (AUSCDT Four), HMAS Stirling

Australian Clearance Diving Team Four (AUSCDT Four) rolled out a new phase of workups under the vigilant eye of the

Able Seaman Boatswains Mate Billy Winkler-Sheean holds a portrait of Teddy Sheean VC with Commanding Officer HMAS Stirling Captain Gary Lawton after his promotion ceremony. Story by Warrant Officer Bill Mansfield. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey.

ADF People History

Sailor inspired by hero relative

21/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1270 Views 0 Comments Fleet Support Unit – West (FSU-W), HMAS Stirling, Ordinary Seaman Teddy Sheean, Victoria Cross, WWII

After being inspired to join the Navy by a very well-known relative, Seaman Boatswains Mate Billy Winkler-Sheean was promoted to

Lieutenant Joel Woods from Clearance Diver Team Four helps Dodhi with a bomb suit helmet during his tour at the Fremantle Ports Maritime Day in Western Australia. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

News Royal Australian Navy

Fleet Base West opens doors to eager public

04/11/202206/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1968 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base West, HMAS Stirling, HMAS Toowoomba

A window to life on board a busy Navy base was opened in Fremantle when HMAS Stirling and Fleet Base

Lieutenant Jared Burton provides an overview of the Pilatus PC-21 aircraft to students, Skye Councillor and Jorja Hammond from Derby District High School. Story by Peta Magorian. Photo by Sergeant Gary Dixon.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Sovereign industry

Inspiring the minds of Derby youth

23/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1604 Views 0 Comments HMAS Stirling, NORFORCE, RAAF Curtin, RAAF Pearce

Eighteen students from Derby District High School were invited to visit RAAF Base Pearce, HMAS Stirling, BAE Systems Australia and two

Commanding Officer HMAS Stirling Captain Gary Lawton cuts HMAS Stirling's birthday cake with the bases youngest member Seaman Amity Coyer. Story by Lieutenant Gary McHugh. Photo by Lieutenant Gary McHugh.

History News Royal Australian Navy

44 years of Stirling service

12/08/202216/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1808 Views 0 Comments HMAS Stirling

Navy’s biggest base celebrated a birthday milestone recently as HMAS Stirling marked 44 years of service to the nation. CAPTION:

Library Manager Kym Andrews, left, Librarian Penelope Sherrell, Assistant Director Defence Archives and Services Centre Michael Chow and Commander Steve McCracken with donated library books on the bridge of HMAS Stalwart. Story by Lieutenant Gary McHugh. Photo by Petty Officer Richard Cord.

News Royal Australian Navy

Stalwart’s first edition published in the west

03/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1630 Views 0 Comments HMAS Stalwart, HMAS Stirling

HMAS Stalwart recently established its library thanks to an initiative in which ships receive a variety of reading material for

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