Defence News WA

Forged for the fight, built on legacy.

HMAS Perth (III), an Anzac‑class frigate built in Victoria, carries forward a proud name shaped by service and sacrifice.

From World War II to Vietnam, the Perth ships before her set a high standard. Today, Perth (III) continues that legacy, capable of air defence, surface and undersea warfare, surveillance, reconnaissance and interdiction.

Premier Roger Cook will announce that WA is seeking formal expressions of interest from global defence giants to set up a large-scale weapons manufacturing facility in Collie, The West can reveal.

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Warrant Officer Second Class Lachlan Muddle has been identified as the soldier killed in a parachuting incident. LINK IN COMMENTS

Regimental Colours paraded by units of 13th Brigade ahead of the 2026 Anzac Day March

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60 years later... absolutely appalling!!!!

Vietnam veteran John O'Halloran has received Australia's third-highest military honour, the Medal of Gallantry, at a ceremony at Government House in Perth.

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Mr O'Halloran was 21 when he led a fixed bayonet charge against a Vietcong jungle stronghold during Operation Bribie, almost 60 years ago.

WA Governor Chris Dawson said Mr O'Halloran, as a second lieutenant, led his platoon in a "fierce firefight, outnumbered against a dangerous and well-armed foe in the jungle of Vietnam".

"John gave the last order in our storied military history for an Australian body of soldiers facing overwhelming odds to fix their bayonets and charge forward, on foot, under fire," Mr Dawson said.

"In John's own words: 'We landed at half past three in the afternoon, by four o'clock I had six dead and 12 wounded.'"

Mr Dawson said Mr O'Halloran's men became the most decorated Australian platoon to serve in Vietnam.

Mr O'Halloran was given a standing ovation after receiving his medal.

$750m Bushmaster boost locks in Bendigo jobs and strengthens defence capability The Albanese Government has unveiled a $750 million investment to expand production of Australia’s iconic Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles, securing hundreds of jobs and reinforcing regional manufacturing in Bendigo.

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