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Air Force aviator Corporal Kate Kershaw, of 37 Squadron, delivers a pre-flight safety brief to residents of Borroloola prior to evacuation to Darwin.

ADF supports remote NT community

In the wake of Tropical Cyclone Megan, the ADF responded to a…

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Local Ipswich News
Fefiloi Renate Kerstin from Siusega, Samoa takes part in a touch football coaching course run by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) sports training program in Samoa.

Breaking barriers in Samoan touch rugby

In an historic moment for Samoa’s touch rugby scene, the country has…

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Local Ipswich News
Rheinmetall Defence Aust. is contracted to assemble more than 100 Heavy Weapon Carriers vehicles

Redbank based firm seals $billion deal to produce 600 new jobs

The local manufacturing industry has flexed its muscles with a Redbank-based company…

Rowan Anderson
Rowan Anderson
Air Force Leading Aircraftman Thomas Finlayson with his family after being awarded a Gold Commendation at RAAF Base Richmond, for providing first aid assistance to Mr Jeff Goodwin (right) during a cricket game.

Aviator saves mate’s life with CPR

For the past 14 years, Leading Aircraftman Thomas Finlayson has completed annual…

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Local Ipswich News
Air Vice-Marshal Di Turton in Brussels, Belgium, where she is Australia’s first female military representative to NATO and the EU. Photo: Antje Devos

Flying through the glass ceiling

Air Vice-Marshal Di Turton saw her first conflict zone as a flying…

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Local Ipswich News
Traditional Bodu Beru drummers, including RAAF Band drummer Corporal Naomi Tan, accompany RAAF didgeridoo player Flight Lieutenant James Evans.

RAAF Indigenous liaison officer showcases didgeridoo in Maldives

A didgeridoo brought to Maldives as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE) engagement…

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Local Ipswich News