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MakerSpace is an Army innovation initiative designed to strengthen the cognitive capability of Defence personnel through creativity, hands-on learning, and nontraditional problem solving. Delivered on base and free to attend for all members, MakerSpace empowers members to think differently, prototype rapidly, and develop practical solutions to real operational challenges. Located across nine sites nationally, MakerSpace provides a safe, welcoming, and member focused environme

If you’re new to Darwin, you’ll hear it everywhere - “Wait for the Dry.” And then suddenly… it arrives. The skies turn that perfect clear blue. The humidity backs off. The sunsets sharpen. The breeze rolls in off the water, and you remember why people fall in love with this place. The Dry Season isn’t just a change in weather; it’s a shift in energy. Locals come out of hibernation, markets are buzzing, decks are full, picnic rugs are back on the grass. The Waterfront hums and

Why did I choose to volunteer? Before I enlisted in the Infantry in 2016, I was unsuccessful on my first attempt based on an apparent lack of “life experience” - I was18-years-old and fresh out of high school and, in hindsight, they weren’t wrong. When I got home, I was defeated and crushed by the news. Not long after, I was sitting at the Horsley Park pub, and I noticed a bunch of local boys in yellow uniforms, spinning yarns about how “rough” the upcoming fire season w

As a wife and mother of two energetic boys, I had hoped to postpone the inevitable camping trip for just a little longer. However, my eldest had other plans, excitedly requesting a family getaway filled with bonfires, marshmallows, fishing and bush walks. Camping, in my mind, conjured images of sleepless nights, bugs, and discomfort. But seeing the joy on my children’s faces made it impossible to say no. So, I began my search, Googling the best camping options around Darwin.

There’s camping, and then there’s Gunn Point beach camping... No crowds, screens or schedules, just a 5km stretch of sand where you can drop a line, go searching for shells and sand dollars, and hunt for mud crabs by day, while roasting marshmallows over a campfire with an epic sunset by night. Situated a mere hour outside Darwin’s CBD, makes this spot an easy, unique beach camping experience for us Top Enders. Swimming may be off the cards due to the local Salties & Stinge

Hi, I’m Yoshi — a proud member of the Top Ender community, and today I want to share a little slice of our life, and why fishing in the Northern Territory is our ultimate escape from the everyday chaos. We fish for all sorts of species, but my heart belongs to Barramundi. There’s nothing quite like the thrill of casting out, feeling that tug on the line, and watching a ‘barra’ leap from the water. The kids scream with excitement, Ben grabs the net, and together we land the ca