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Help and hardware from across the Tasman
The deployment of Royal New Zealand Air Force NH90 helicopters to Australia is an example of skill and cooperation in a time of crisis.
Chainsaw crews clearing vital links
Tree by dangerous tree, ADF personnel are helping open roads between fire-hit regions.
Air traffic support during bushfires
Flight Lieutenant Ben Young’s team deployed to the Transportable Air Operations Tower at Bairnsdale Airport in early January.
Canteen service stocked with generosity
All facets of Defence are being mobilised to help those Australians doing it tough.
Nightmare conditions no deterrent to mission
Our pilots have been flying through some of the most difficult weather imaginable to get the job done.
Bright idea to exchange important skills
Soldiers and emergency crews are learning from each while supporting local communities in Victoria.
Joining forces to create firebreak
The Alpine region of NSW is experiencing a joint-force effect as Army and Air Force engineers unite to build a section of a containment line in the
Defence bases open to evacuees
Due to the bushfire crisis, Defence has opened bases from Brisbane to Adelaide for the use of people needing short-term evacuation assistance.
Engineers clear roads in Hunter Valley
A composite troop of Army Reserve engineers is using bulldozers, chainsaws and plenty of muscle to help clear secondary roads in the Hunter Valley,
Air Force's big blades to construct fire breaks
They may be a small team of Air Force plant operators and tradies but No. 65 Squadron’s capability is as mighty as the equipment they operate.
Busy hub keeps skies and hopes open
RAAF Base East Sale is proving to be a nerve centre for Victorian relief operations.
Personal connection motivates medical personnel
A key component of the Australian Defence Force response to Operation Bushfire Assist 2019-20 is the medical and first aid services being provided
