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Lieutenant Colonel Lachlan Searle and Private James Dache at Camp Qargha in Kabul.
Army Operation Highroad

Granite Belt connection in Afghanistan

Growing up years apart, two Granite Belt locals are now serving together on operations in Afghanistan.

Australian Army soldier Sergeant Tracey Knighton, from the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, stands beside a G Wagon at Robertson Barracks, Darwin. Photo: Private Jack Lovatt
Army Anzac Day

Always lending a helping hand

This Anzac Day, Sergeant Tracey Knighton is proud to wear the slouch hat and continue the tradition of service her family knows well.  
Australian Army soldier Private Cameron Roosenburg, from the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, at Robertson Barracks, Darwin. Photo: Private Jack Lovatt
Army Anzac Day

A symbol of a nation

On April 25, Private Cameron Roosenburg will join the community in commemorating the Anzacs and the infamous slouch hat.
Lightning strikes in the skies surrounding Katherine Showgrounds as Australian Army soldiers from The 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment and Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal personnel set up emergency shelter tents.
Air Force Disaster relief & humanitarian assistance

ADF answers the call when Cyclone Trevor hits NT

Australian Defence Force helped shelter hundreds of evacuees during pre-cyclone evacuation in the NT.

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