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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 469 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

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Soldiers from 5th Aviation Regiment present a safety brief to Townsville Hospital Foundation charity 'Brighter Lives' recipients on the Army-leased AW139 helicopter. Story by Captain Tadek Markowski. Photos by Gunner Ryan Kearney.

Australian Army News

Townsville University Hospital patients’ lifted by Army helicopter flight

31/07/202406/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1400 Views 0 Comments 5th Aviation Regiment, Leonardo AW139 helicopter, Operation Care Bear, Townsville

“I never thought two broken arms would get me this far,” Liam said. CAPTION: Soldiers from 5th Aviation Regiment present a

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Defence members hold a 'Hello from Townsville' frame up at the 2024 welcome event in Townsville, Queensland. Story by Chelsey Ballard. Photos by Rachel Baker.

Australian Army News

NQ welcome event a hit with Defence families

16/02/202429/02/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2255 Views 0 Comments Defence Member and Family Support (DMFS), Townsville

Hundreds of Defence personnel in Townsville kicked off the new posting cycle at a Defence Member and Family Support (DMFS)

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2 RAR (Amphib), are halted and challenged by Townsville District Commander, Queensland Police Service Chief Superintendent Craig Hanlon for the 50th anniversary of the Freedom of Entry to the city of Townsville. Story by Lieutenant Simon Hampson. Photo by Corporal Jesse Kane.

Australian Army History News Veterans

A half century of freedom

03/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2815 Views 0 Comments 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Freedom of Entry, Townsville

The anticipation and excitement in the air was palpable on November 27 as Townsville locals awaited the start of the

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Run Army participants from the 3rd Brigade at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville. Story by Lieutenant Simon Hampson. Photo by Corporal Brodie Cross.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Running Change arrives in Townsville

03/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1770 Views 0 Comments 3rd Brigade, Townsville

The Running Change program has made tracks to Townsville, finding many happy feet from the 3rd Brigade ready to join

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Townsville overshadowed by Castle Hill. Photo by Glen McCarthy.

CONTACT BLOG SPOT Ian Cavanough

CHAPTER 25: Goodbye Townsville

05/05/201713/07/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4119 Views 0 Comments Townsville, Vietnam

Lots of things happened in our last week at Townsville. The girls from the Hong Kong Restaurant wore their uniforms,

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