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Defence helps Pacific partners fight illegal fishing
Illegal fishing costs Pacific Island nations hundreds of millions of dollars in...
Melissa Meehan 25 May 2026
New Defence plan aims to improve outcomes for First Nations people
The Australian Defence Force has released a new national plan aimed at improving...
Jackson Clark 6 Apr 2026
Reliant Pacific bound for first 2026 deployment
Australia's Pacific Support Vessel, Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Reliant, is...
Joseph Guenzler 2 Jan 2026
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Aboriginal community health leaders work with Air Force to deliver services in Far North Queensland
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Far North Queensland are wo...
Joseph Guenzler 14 Oct 2025
Yarning circle opens on Larrakia Country at RAAF Base Darwin
RAAF Base Darwin has opened its first yarning circle on Larrakia Country, creati...
Joseph Guenzler 13 Oct 2025
Indigenous recruits mix with allies on major US warship

The newest participants of the Australian Defence Force's Navy Indigenous Development Program (NIDP) have been welcomed aboard a major US warship in just their second week on the job.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Aug 25, 2025
Fiji PM wants his citizens to fill Aussie defence ranks

Fiji's leader is open to elevating the Pacific nation's relationship with Australia to a treaty-level partnership and wants its citizens to fill the ranks of its neighbour's defence forces.

Defence yarning circle fosters stories, conversations during National Reconciliation Week

A yarning circle was recently held at RAAF Base Williamstown, with Defence aviators coming together for deep and meaningful conversations during National Reconciliation Week.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Jun 13, 2025
Australian Defence Force visits Lake Cargelligo for National Reconciliation Week

Australian Defence Force personnel recently travelled to Lake Cargelligo in New South Wales to mark National Reconciliation Week through a community event focused on cultural exchange and engagement.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jun 13, 2025
Palawa Airman sets sights on NSW Taekwondo title

Palawa Leading Aircraftman Dane Gilchrist is set to compete at the 2025 NSW Taekwondo Championships, aiming to build on his 2024 Victorian State Championship win in the Masters 74–80kg sparring...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jun 10, 2025
Indigenous procurement supercharged through Defence EV rollout

A partnership between a majority Indigenous-owned business and the Australian Defence Force is having a positive impact on First Nations economic self-determination while reducing the ADF's carbon foo...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Jun 2, 2025
Indigenous students get taste of Air Force life

Indigenous students were given a first-hand look at life in the Air Force during the recent Australian International Airshow. The opportunity, offered through the Indigenous Youth Program, gave 19 Abo...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Mar 31, 2025
Papua New Guinea Defence Force marks progress at Avalon Airshow

Papua New Guinea Defence Force personnel say the Australian International Airshow has played a key role in advancing their aviation capability.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Mar 28, 2025
Training that matters: PNG woman saves a life after ADF course

Papua New Guinean woman, Joyce Mettakaisava's experience with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Pacific Sports Program became more than just training—it became a life-saving moment.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Mar 11, 2025
Australian Defence Force, NRL join forces to develop PNG’s future Rugby League stars

A Junior Kumuls development camp was held in Papua New Guinea last week, providing 25 young athletes with high-performance training aimed at improving skills, accessing specialist coaching, and creati...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Mar 11, 2025
Large drone spotted in PNG air space as Chinese warships pass nearby

A sophisticated drone has been discovered flying into Papua New Guinea's air space around the same time a Chinese naval vessel navigated the nation's border with Australia.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Mar 6, 2025
Defence pact to build PNG links without brain drain

Australia and Papua New Guinea have been urged to prevent a brain drain as the nations look to deepen co-operation between their militaries under a new defence treaty.

PNG talks embrace ties, keep China at arm's length

A warm embrace has marked defence treaty talks between Australia and Papua New Guinea, giving the cold shoulder to China's Indo-Pacific influence.

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