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27 May 2012 Australian Navy Joins the Republic of Korea for Inaugural Maritime Exercise
The ANZAC-class Guided Missile Frigate, HMAS Ballarat, continues its North East Asian deployment after completing a successful exercise with the Chinese Navy it will conduct a port visit and exercise with the Republic of Korea. More.....
25 May 2012 Remembering Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Veterans
The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Warren Snowdon, today encouraged Australians to recognise the contribution Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women have made in serving the country, during National Reconciliation Week, 27 May – 3 June 2012. Mr Snowdon said Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander sailors, soldiers, airmen and women have been part of Australia’s wartime history dating back to the Boer War. More.....
24 May 2012 Sharing The Sea With The PLA(N)
Fostering a better understanding of how we operate in the maritime environment was the aim of the Passage Exercise (PASSEX) conducted between HMAS Ballarat (Commander Jonathan Earley) and the People’s Revolutionary Army – Navy frigate Anqing (LCDR Hu Jinchun) at the mouth of the Yangtze River on 21 May 12. More.....
24 May 2012  Australian Navy visits Victoria, Canada
HMAS Perth has reaffirmed close Australian Defence ties to Canada with a visit to the Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt in Victoria, Canada. The visit by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) ANZAC Class frigate coincided with Canada’s Victoria Day. A contingent of HMAS Perth sailors were honoured to march ahead of the Royal Canadian Navy at the annual Esquimalt Victoria Day Parade. More.....
23 May 2012 Australian Defence Force Departs For Pacific Partnership 2012
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is helping to improve regional capacity to respond to natural and humanitarian emergencies. On 22 May, ADF personnel departed Australia for their deployment as part of Pacific Partnership 2012. These personnel represent the Command and Medical Specialist contribution to the exercise. More.....
23 May 2012 NCCV Newsletter
Click here to view the Naval Commemoration Committee of Victoria's May newsletter 'Rogue's Yarn'.
21 May 2012 WO Marty Grogan in New Zealand for Presentation
It is my great honour to be here today to present a very significant item to the Chief of the NZ Navy for the NZN Heritage Collection. This exquisite South American wooden tray is inlaid with hundreds of South American butterflies.
This particular tray was one of four presented by the grateful citizens of Uruguay after the Battle of the River Plate in December 1939. This was the first major Naval engagement of the Second World War and resulted in the defeat of the German pocket battleship, Graf Spee. More.....
17 May 2012  DFWA MONTHLY UPDATE #271 – 15 May 2012 - click to view.....
17 May 2012 ADF health specialists deploy to Afghanistan
The Australian Defence Force has provided specialist medical support for the Role 3 Medical Facility at Kandahar. Eight health professionals deployed to Afghanistan in early May 2012, with a further eight to rotate in later this year. More.....
16 May 2012 Indonesia and Australia complete patrol boat exercise
Defence ties between Australia and Indonesia continue to strengthen with the conclusion of the biennial patrol boat exercise CASSOWARY. More.....
15 May 2012 Death of the Angel of The Gap
ex- Cruiser HMAS Hobart sailor Don Ritchie - affectionately referred to as the "Angel of the Gap" for preventing approximately 160 attempted suicides - has passed away aged 85. Read the full story in the Sydney Morning Herald.....
15 May 2012 Remembering Australia's Servicemen and Women
The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Warren Snowdon, has announced funding for 88 projects that commemorate Australia’s wartime history. More.....
15 May 2012 Household Assistance Pensioners
More than 3 million Australian pensioners will receive household assistance to help them with increased living costs as a result of the introduction of a carbon price. Pensioners will receive assistance through a Clean Energy Advance and a Clean Energy Supplement connected to their pension. More.....
15 May 2012 CN BUDGET MESSAGE
Last night the Government announced the Federal Budget for the Financial Year 2012/13. It has come, as you would be aware, following several days of media coverage relating to the amount of savings to be delivered by Defence as part of the Government���������s fiscal strategy to return a small budget surplus. More.....
14 May 2012 DAN E-News
Read the first edition here.....
14 May 2012 Navy League of Australia - Victorian Chapter
Click here to view the League's May newsletter.
11 May 2012 VETERAN SERVICE GOES ONLINE
A new website, offering veterans a more immediate way of conducting business with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs was launched today by the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Warren Snowdon. More.....
11 May 2012 AUSINDO CORPAT 2012
The Australian Defence Force and the Tentara Nasional Indonesia (Indonesian Armed Forces) successfully conduct the third Coordinated Maritime Security Patrol in the waters between Australia and Indonesia from 16-27 April 2012. The coordinated patrol was designed to mutually enhance maritime security in the Timor Sea and targeted the exploitation of natural resources, in particular illegal fishing. View the video.....
10 May 2012 ADSO - BUDGET COMMENT –
SOME GOOD OUTCOMES BUT MUCH MORE NEEDED
Australian Ex Service men and women in receipt of military superannuation pensions could not have been more impressed with the opening words the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Warren Snowdon, used in his budget-related media statement on Tuesday when he said “Our priority is to make sure we look after those who have sacrificed so much for this country.” More.....
08 May 2012 SECURING SUPPORT FOR OUR VETERANS
The Gillard Government will deliver $12.3 billion in overall funding for Australia’s veteran community in the 2012-13 Federal Budget. “Our priority is to make sure we look after those who have sacrificed so much for this country, Australia’s 350,000 veterans and their families,” Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Warren Snowdon said. More.....
08 May 2012 IMPROVING OUR MILITARY REHABILITATION AND COMPENSATION
The Gillard Government is bolstering its support for Australia's veteran and ex-service communities in the 2012-13 Federal Budget. “Our priority is to make sure we look after those who have sacrificed so much for this country,” Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Warren Snowdon, said. More.....
04 May 2012 Recruit School Training
RCT Ashlee Shepheard talks about her experiences while doing her initial training at Recruit School, HMAS Cerberus, Victoria. View the video.....
03 May 2012 Annual Continuous Training (ACT) being conduction at Leeuwin Barracks by the Australian Navy Cadets (ANC). View the video.....
03 May 2012 Future Submarine Industry Skills Plan
Minister for Defence Stephen Smith and Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare today announced more details on the Future Submarine Industry Skills Plan. The Future Submarine Project is the biggest and most complex Defence project Australia has ever embarked upon. More.....

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Anzac Centenary Events
2014 - 2018

The Anzac Centenary (2014 – 2018) will shine a spotlight on the commitment and sacrifice of those who served in the First World War.

Across Victoria, there will be a number of commemorative events marking key dates throughout the Centenary.


OCTOBER 2015

ANZAC Naval Commemorative Ball - 17 October 2015
The Naval Commemorative Committee Victoria, invite all serving ADF personnel, Australian and Allied Veterans along with family and friends, to attend the ANZAC Naval Commemorative Ball on Saturday 17 October 2015 at (New Venue) The Atrium, Flemington Racecourse, 448 Epsom Rd, Flemington (10 Minutes from the CBD).  Dance to the Music of the RAN Dance Band.  The Ball is open to all serving and former members of the ADF, NZDF, Reserves, Cadets, families, friends, Police, Emergency Services, our Allies and the General Public.
Full details at: http://www.anzacball2015.org/p2 and http://www.anzacball2015.org/p6

Navy Ball Flyer.....
Navy Ball Information page.....
Navy Ball Booking Form.....


Should you wish to register an event, go to the Anzac Centenary website.