Mike Hughes

Darlington

Editor at The Northern Echo

Business & Commercial Editor at The Northern Echo

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Articles

Defence targets net zero

1 day ago | contactairlandandsea.com | Mike Hughes

Share the post "Defence targets net zero" Old wharf equipment is keeping Taronga Zoo’s animals entertained, and tyres and uniforms are taking on new forms, thanks to just a few of the many initiatives Defence has implemented around its bases as part of its Net Zero Strategy. CAPTION: Royal Australian Navy personnel and Taronga Zoo staff unload equipment donated by Port Services East, HMAS Kuttabul, for the elephants at Taronga Zoo, Sydney. Photo by Able Seaman Lauren Pugsley.
Air Force honours WW2 veteran, community stalwart

3 days ago | contactairlandandsea.com | Mike Hughes

Share the post "Air Force honours WW2 veteran, community stalwart" Flight Lieutenant (retd) Brian Winspear, who died aged 104, has been remembered for his distinguished wartime service, post-war contributions to Tasmania’s tourism industry and community spirit. CAPTION: Aviators from 2 and 29 Squadrons form both an honour guard and bearer party for the late Flight Lieutenant Brian Winspear in Mornington, Tasmania. Story by Flying Officer Matthew Dawson. Photos by Corporal Brett Sherriff.
Permanent commando memorial unveiled

3 days ago | contactairlandandsea.com | Mike Hughes

Share the post "Permanent commando memorial unveiled" A permanent memorial to the leaders of 1 Commando Company has been dedicated at the site of the unit’s original barracks in Georges Heights, Sydney. CAPTION: Veterans of 1 Commando Company surround a newly unveiled plinth commemorating the officers commanding of the unit. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers.
Award inspires aviators to excel

3 days ago | contactairlandandsea.com | Mike Hughes

Share the post "Award inspires aviators to excel" Air Warfighter Instructor students are being encouraged to follow in the footsteps of one of the RAAF’s most remarkable pilots. CAPTION: Then-Squadron Leader Ray ‘Homer’ Simpson, Executive Officer 3 Squadron, on Operation Okra, in front of his F/A-18A Classic Hornet featuring ‘Dirty Harry smoking gun’ nose art hand drawn by Corporal Patrick Kelly after Homer’s strafe pass, the first by a 3 Squadron aircraft since WW2.
Objective brought to heel on Global Dexterity

1 week ago | contactairlandandsea.com | Mike Hughes

Share the post "Objective brought to heel on Global Dexterity" Sitting in the cabin of a C-17A Globemaster III above the Northern Territory, soldiers from 6th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR), Battle Group Heeler, were bombed up and ready for a fight. CAPTION: Australian Army soldiers from the 7th Brigade’s Battle Group Heeler exit a RAAF C-17A Globemaster III at Nackeroo Airfield as part of Exercise Global Dexterity 25. Story and photos by Corporal Michael Rogers.
Aviator locked and loaded for precision rifle title

1 week ago | contactairlandandsea.com | Mike Hughes

Share the post "Aviator locked and loaded for precision rifle title" Sergeant David Taylor is locked and loaded for the 2025 International Precision Rifle Federation (IPRF) World Championships, heading to the United Kingdom to represent Australia in August. CAPTION: Sergeant David Taylor proudly carries the national flag with the Australian team at the 2024 International Precision Rifle Federation Centerfire World Championships in Colorado, US. Story by Wing Commander Deanna Nott.
Front-row seat on Indo-Pacific security

2 weeks ago | contactairlandandsea.com | Mike Hughes

Share the post "Front-row seat on Indo-Pacific security" From a naval base in Tokyo, a team of four Australians are working with international partners to enforce United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions against North Korea. CAPTION: Royal Canadian Air Force Lieutenant Commander Brian Brook, Royal Australian Navy Lieutenant Commander Andrew Frugtniet and US Navy Lieutenant Makiling are deployed to Japan in support of the UN Security Council sanctions Enforcement Coordination Cell.
Aviators stronger together through medical training

2 weeks ago | contactairlandandsea.com | Mike Hughes

Share the post "Aviators stronger together through medical training" Through day, night and pouring rain, 295 Squadron and Health Operational Conversion Unit (Health OCU) put aviators to the test in Airbase Protection Training at RAAF Base Amberley. CAPTION: Air Force’s 1 Expeditionary Health Squadron personnel provide first aid to a simulated casualty during a joint Airbase Protection Training exercise at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Flying Officer Michael Thomas.
Federation Star crowns remarkable Air Force career

3 weeks ago | contactairlandandsea.com | Mike Hughes

Share the post "Federation Star crowns remarkable Air Force career" Wing Commander Robyne Green has been awarded a Federation Star in recognition of her extraordinary 40 years of service to the Air Force. CAPTION: Wing Commander Robyne Green with Air Chief Marshal (retd) Sir Angus Houston, Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin and Air Marshal (retd) Leo Davies. Story by Squadron Leader Amanda Scott. Photos by Flight Sergeant Rodney Welch.
School of Health embraces triservice challenge

3 weeks ago | contactairlandandsea.com | Mike Hughes

Share the post "School of Health embraces triservice challenge" Of the five training establishments under Army Logistic Training Centre, none have embraced the Joint environment more than the ADF School of Health. CAPTION: Trainees from the Joint Medic course participate in a theory lesson at the ADF School of Health on Latchford Barracks, Bonegilla, in Victoria. Story by Captain Krysten Clifton. Photo by Corporal Johnny Huang.