Defence
Operation Bushfire Assist 2019-2020
LATEST UPDATE TO ADF'S BUSHFIRE EMERGENCY EFFORTS
Recognising the efforts of war animals
A new memorial has been unveiled at the Australian War Memorial as part of the National Day for War Animals in Australia.
Fond farewell for newfound Fijian friends
A sense of friendship and connection was evident during a recent farewell ceremony for Fijian military personnel in Orbost.
Personnel hop in to raise bushfire funds
While deployed to Bahrain, coalition naval personnel are raising funds for communities in Australia affected by recent bush fires.
Defence spearheads push for equality in STEM
Defence has reaffirmed its commitment to gender equity by taking part in an inaugural gender equity conference.
ADF praised for rapid response to bushfire assistance
Victoria’s Emergency Management Commissioner has praised the Australian Defence Force’s swift response to the state’s bushfire emergency.
Soldiers set traps for sediment
Defence personnel have been in the Namadgi National Park since early February helping to protect the ACT's primary water source.
Throwing the doors open in a time of need
The ADFA and Duntroon accommodated hundreds of emergency services personnel for Operation Bushfire Assist.
Getting first-hand information on emergencies
ADF personnel and NSW police attended RAAF Base Richmond to learn about management in times of trouble.
Indonesian friends lend a hand
Devastated by two fires in the past seven years, Australia’s heritage railway, the Zig Zag Railway near Lithgow, NSW, is benefiting from the suppor
Scientists provide support to bushfire response
Defence scientists have contributed to the response to the bushfire crisis by using a research aircraft to conduct surveillance operations.
Task group helps in any way it can
Task Group Dingo has worked hard to assist civil authorities transition from firefighting to recovery efforts in Victoria’s alpine region.
