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Three Legacy Bears wear Navy, Army and Air Force uniforms.
12 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Annual fundraiser a big boost for Legacy

Badges and bears on sale for Legacy Week support 40,000 widows, widowers and families nationwide.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
A woman in Air Force uniform addresses a lecture theatre, speaking into a microphone.
12 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

First serving ADF nurse to lead nursing college

Appointment to Australian College of Nursing president follows in the footsteps of World War 2 hero and role model.

Awards & recognition | Community engagement
Two men shaking hands as one presents the other with a medal.
12 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Combat comic 'Lehmo’ honoured

Comedian Anthony 'Lehmo' Lehman's 20 years of entertaining deployed troops has been recognised with a medal.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A group of people in a mess area holding a yellow sign that says 'R U OK?'.
11 Sep 2025
Navy
News

HMAS Ballarat crew checks in on R U OK? Day

The crew of HMAS Ballarat paused their busy regional presence deployment schedule to mark R U OK? Day at sea.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A man in blue outfit snowboards alongside a ski lift carrying skiers .
11 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Aviators steal snowsports crown

Snowboarders carve a path for Air Force domination at the triservice ADF Snowsports Championships.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A man in uniform displays military patches.
11 Sep 2025
Navy
News

A museum of memories, stories and friendships

Petty Officer Matthew Smith finds purpose and connection in service by trading patches and commemorative coins.

Community engagement | People & service
A woman running with the ball in a rugby game.
10 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Australia finishes rugby comp on a high

Australia left the UK with a convincing win in the final of the Women’s International Defence Rugby Competition.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A parachutist descends with a PNG flag.
10 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Military Tattoo showcases unity for PNG50

Music, culture and fireworks bring partners together in the lead-up to the 50th anniversary of PNG independence.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
Two women being lifted by teammates in a lineout lift competing for a rugby ball.
09 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Tonga rugby finishes strong with final game victory

Tonga finishes its 2025 Women’s International Defence Rugby Competition campaign on a high.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
Members of a men’s football team wearing their uniforms and holding an award plaque.
09 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence teams chase titles in debut football cup

Army dominates the women’s and masters’; Navy claims the men’s top spot at the inaugural NSW/ACT Football Cup.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A soldier rests his hand on another man's shoulder in what looks like a gesture of support.
09 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence prioritises health, safety in wake of report

A year after the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide wound up, the wellbeing of ADF personnel remains the focus.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A group of people dressed for a formal event. The woman in the centre is holding an award.
08 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence recognised for Indigenous procurement

The Department of Defence is awarded Supply Nation Government Member of the Year for 2025.

Ceremonies & events | Industry & partnership