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“Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we had music that reflected contemporary military service, as well as commemorating what happened in the past?”. This was the topic of conversation on Anzac Day 2023 in Newcastle, NSW, that sowed the seed for creating music that honours historical service while being relevant to currently serving ADF members and their families.   Standing on the Shoulders was written in a flurry of inspiration after Anzac Day 2023, with the words and music seemin

AUTHOR: Nicola Fraietta - local writer and book enthusiast   Wild Reverence by Rebecca Ross - omantic Fantasy Goddess, Matilda is both Underling and Skyward, possessing hidden powers that the other gods would ruthlessly kill to acquire. When Matilda forms a bond with Vincent, a mortal man, their fated romance forces them to face warring gods. Matilda must decide how much she will sacrifice for the man that she loves and to protect her secrets. This highly anticipated read is

By Jemmah Lowry – Sew Good Baby   After having kids, and while my husband was deployed overseas, I found myself looking for something else to fill my days. I started sewing and subsequently started my own small business!   My business enabled me to continue to care for my children, with the flexibility of working from home, while allowing me to be creative doing something I loved, and giving me a sense of fulfillment that I was also contributing to the family financially. It

As the wife of an ADF member, Jan Purcell has focused on her love of illustrating while exploring the country. We stumbled across Jan’s amazing talent on social media, and we’re excited to share her story!   When did you start illustrating? I loved drawing from a young age.  This passion for art led me to study interior architecture at university, where I honed my ability to draw in granular detail.  When I first met my husband, I had no connection or real understanding of th

Interviewed By: Viv Kleemann I recently sat down with veteran artist Robby McKenzie and his Life After Service exhibition at the Darwin Visual Arts (DVA) centre, which was an increble insight into his defence career and pathway into art.   Please tell us about your defence career: I enlisted into the Air Force in 2001 with a career in communications and security, and served 8 years full time. I then transitioned to Reserves and worked in defence industry until the end of 2022

Australian Stand-Up Comedian, writer, host and army veteran Jarryd Goundrey reflects on military experiences and his latest tour.

Codey Anderson is a veteran artist who began his career working in the animation industry. Keen for a challenge, Codey joined the Australian

Exclusive interview with comedian Merrick Watts, the winner of SAS Australia in 2020.

Barunga Festival is an authentic Aboriginal cultural experience, celebrating indigenous art, dance, music, sport and culture.

Between international tours and a busy schedule of fun projects, we somehow managed to knock on enough doors to chat with Anthony Field abou

We had the pleasure of taking some time out to chat with Nicole Brown, who was awarded the City of Darwin Citizen of the Year for 2022!

If you’re looking for a summer escape, Kakadu is at its most stunning in the tropical summer, with a tremendous range of adventure options m