Interview with head of Navy during Chile visit
See the interview with the head of the Navy here.
Multi-lingual sailor rewarded
Being multilingual is a handy skill for Able Seaman Lancaster Mara to have. The boatswain’s mate in the patrol boat HMAS Launceston is from the Umagico...
Following famous footsteps
Billy Winkler-Sheean grew up walking the Sheean Walk and hearing proud family stories of the heroism of his great-great uncle, Teddy.
When he joined Navy...
53 women marines’ historic graduation
Dozens of new female Marines completed the grueling final exercise required of recruits in boot camp this week, setting them up to become the...
Suicides: royal commission will take too long
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide is a welcome announcement, and one that the defence community has been seeking for a very...
LGBTI campaign pushes for apology
Ex-Defence members traumatised from being dishonourably discharged under historic policies banning lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people will use the recently announced royal commission...
NUSHIP Supply: a blend of traditions
NUSHIP Supply’s development of a culturally inclusive workplace is leading Navy’s diversity and inclusion commitment, enabling the fighting force to deliver on its duties.
When...
ADF needs increased disaster capacity
By Brendan Nicholson*
The capacity of the Australian Defence Force and other key agencies must be increased urgently to enable them to deal simultaneously with...
ADF needs disaster rethink
By Matthew Page*
Scientists have long predicted that climate change will increase the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, like tropical cyclones, in the...
Chief of Navy’s 2021 priorities
Watch the video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xM_vuyQIQ0