Above: 17 Const Sqn deployed on North-Queensland Warfighter to provide Divisional Engineering reinforcement to 3 Bde and 3 CER. Sitting on the Japanese Ground Self-Defence Force Fixed-Modular Bridge, 17 Const Sqn have completed the North-Queensland Warfighter and will return home for a few weeks before heading on Ex Talisman Sabre.
The North Queensland Warfighter 2025 is part Army’s Advanced Collective Training program . The exercise will be conducted between 13 May and 13 June.
Army’s warfighting exercises are a key opportunity to work with partners from across the region and around the globe. The exercise will incorporate forces from the militaries of allies and regional partners, including the USA, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia and Papua New Guinea.
The exercise will include up to 3,000 personnel, mostly from Army’s 3rd Brigade (based in Townsville), and a range of equipment, including tanks, armoured personnel carriers, towed artillery, landing craft and various helicopters.
Images and information courtesy of Defence
"Twist to Open" - New logo joins the Little Roo Rally car
The spirit of adventure is going full throttle as the “Twist to Open” logo now proudly rides with the Little Roo rally car, thanks to Morgan "Morgs” Cornelius and his dedicated support crew. After eight months of hard work, mechanical mods, and clever extras, bingo! The Little Red Roo is ready to roll.
Morgan, a RAEME veteran, recently unveiled the updated livery ahead of their next rally adventure. “Attached are the Little Red Roo rally car with the Twist to Open logos,” Morgan shared. “They look fantastic and I’m sure will get great comments during our adventure. We'll make sure we tag you as we travel along.”
The Little Red Roo is more than just a car, it’s a symbol of teamwork and service, with a pit crew built on Defence family ties. Support Crew Manager Neil Richards, also ex-RAEME, keeps the team running smoothly. Neil’s son serves as the rally team’s head technician, and the team’s interservice pedigree continues with Morgan’s twin brother serving in the Navy.
As the Little Red Roo hits the dirt once again, the Twist to Open logo is sure to draw attention, not just for its eye-catching design, but for the story of service and connection it represents.
If there are any veterans along our route, they are welcome to join us for a drink and catch up on our travels.
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Safe travels and good luck to the whole team!
Images and information courtesy of Morgan Cornelius
Veterans finding their tribe - RAEMUS Rover
A key role of our weekly Wednesday open Workshop days is to allow the veteran community a soft entry method into the veteran support space. Engaging in key conversations whilst having a brew, and looking over or maybe helping working on our race cars, we reconnect with our ex military brethren.
Mateship, Teamwork and Compassion are key elements to running a great veteran group.
Raemus Rover's workshop is located at 25 Blear St Yamanto, near Ipswich, the facility is funded by HomeFront Australia and is open 40 weeks per year, only closing for Xmas and race weeks.
Since opening the Yamanto workshop we have seen hundreds of veterans visit and enjoy the comradery of the team whilst learning new skills with cars.
The weekly workshop days are open from 9am til 2:30pm, so veterans with kids can still do the school pick and drop off.
Image and Information courtesy of RAEMUS Rover
