Service

Left, Lieutenant Shirley Goodwin's enlistment portrait for World War I; and right, Brigadier Shirley Goodwin while deployed in New Guinea during World War II.

Army History

Artillery’s venerated gentleman

We remember and reflect on the outstanding service and leadership of gunner Brigadier Shirley Goodwin, who served in both World Wars.

An F-35A Lighting II aircraft performs an aerial display at the 2021 Wings Over Illawarra Airshow in New South Wales. Photo: Able Seaman Susan Mossop

Air Force

Spectacular display on NSW south coast

The Wings Over Illawarra airshow was a great chance for the community to witness Air Force capability.

No. 36 Squadron aviators pull a C-17A Globemaster III aircraft during the tug-o-war challenge at RAAF Base Amberley. Photo: Corporal Jesse Kane

Air Force

Pulling together for a good cause

A C-17A Globemaster III aircraft proved a formidable opponent in a tug-o-war challenge at RAAF Base Amberley.

Commanding Officer of Joint Task Group 637.3, Lieutenant Colonel Steve Frankel, speaks to soldiers from the Republic of Fiji Military Force, at Honiara International Airport, Solomon Islands on 30 November. Photo: Corporal Brandon Grey

Air Force, Army, Defence, Navy Pacific engagement

ADF support to Solomon Islands

The ADF is working with the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) to restore calm after recent civil unrest in Solomon Islands.

Australian Defence Force members and Northern Territory Police cooperate to support the indigenous community of Binjari, near Katherine, in the NT. Photo: Squadron Leader Lauren Guest

Defence COVID-19

ADF provides vital support to NT community

At the request of the NT Government, the ADF is providing support to NT authorities to enhance their capacity to deal with the impacts of COVID-19 in...

(L-R) LCDR Kevin Whatling, Naval Architect Mr Marc Richards, CHAP Bradley Galvin, Serco Marine Services Juan Camilo Ruiz Del Rio, Hydrographic Systems Operator Suzanne Burton and CO HMAS Cairns CMDR Glenn Williams on Naval Workboat Otter at HMAS Cairns.

Navy

Naval workboat celebrates 40 years on the job

Naval Workboat Otter, Navy’s longest serving workboat, recently marked its 40th birthday at HMAS Cairns.

Six S70A-9 Black Hawk and MRH90 Taipan helicopters from 6 Aviation Regiment fly over Russell Offices, to mark the establishment of Army Aviation Command. Photo: Jay Cronan

Army Chief of Army

Army Aviation Command established

Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Rick Burr, today announced the establishment of a new Army Aviation Command, at a ceremonial parade and helicopter...