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Navy Week

Connor Levinge is following in his father’s footsteps, Chief Petty Officer Carl Levinge, by also joining the Royal Australian Navy. Story by Lieutenant Rebecca Williamson. Photo by Leading Seaman Iggy Roberts.
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A Navy Week to remember

13/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 3089 Views 0 Comments HMAS Choules, Navy Week

This year’s Navy Week was a memorable one for 24-year-old Connor Levinge from Mango Hill in Brisbane. CAPTION: Connor Levinge is

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Able Seaman Georgia Bonnett, second from right, and Seaman Vimbayi Hakutangwi, right, talk with veterans in Bathurst during HMAS Harman's Navy Week tour of the central west. Story and photos by Corporal Jacob Joseph.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Navy-style sunsets in the central west

08/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2039 Views 0 Comments HMAS Harman, Navy Week

The Navy white ensign doesn’t fly often in regional NSW – the central west is more farm than frigate. So

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Able Seaman Peter Mason demonstrates fire-fighting hose techniques onboard HMAS Arunta during Fleet Base East's open day, Sydney. Story by Lieutenant Marie Davies. Photos by Able Seaman Lucinda Allanson.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Sydney families flock to Navy Week open day

01/03/202408/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2659 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Arunta, HMAS Canberra, HMAS Hobart, HMAS Kuttabul, Navy Week

A record number of visitors attended Fleet Base East’s open day in Sydney on February 25, with more than 8000

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Seaman Jason Pannel performs during the ceremonial sunset for the start of Navy Week. Photos by Leading Seaman Iggy Roberts.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Brisbane lights up for Navy Week

01/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2067 Views 0 Comments HMAS Moreton, Navy Band, Navy Week

HMAS Moreton, with the support of the Brisbane City Council, has lit up the City of Brisbane in the colours

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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 2074 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

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