Hi All,
Our final RAEME Sunshine Coast Chapter get-together for 2025 will be held on Sunday, 23 November at the Alex Surf Club. We’ll gather upstairs in the Terrace Room at the Bistro, with the merriment commencing from 12:00 noon.
Following the success of our previous two events this year (and with more members recently joining our Sunshine Coast Chapter), this pre-Christmas gathering is shaping up to be even more popular. We’re looking forward to welcoming new faces and reconnecting with the more longstanding members, spouses, and friends.
There’ll be some special lucky door prizes up for grabs, but of course, the real highlight will be simply enjoying each other’s company. Don’t miss out on what promises to be another memorable afternoon!
Parking: There is plenty of parking available either directly in front of the club or across the road in the club’s detached car park, accessible via Mari Street.
RSVP:
As the event is being held in the Bistro during the busy lead-up to Christmas, early notification of your attendance would be greatly appreciated. That said, I’ll make every effort to accommodate late RSVPs as well, so don’t let timing stop you from coming along!
Women in RAEME (WIR3) Cocktails at Gaythorne - Fri 28 Nov 2025
The RAQ is proud to announce the upcoming Women in RAEME Cocktails evening, our third special event to celebrate the women of our Corps and community.
This promises to be a fantastic evening with our guest speakers to be announced shortly. Guests will enjoy nibbles and a Cocktail as part of the $25 ticket price. There will also be a lucky door prize on offer, along with the chance to browse and purchase RAEME merchandise.
The evening is open to all – bring your family and friends along and share in what will be a warm and welcoming occasion.
Tickets are just $25 and numbers are limited, so please be sure to register early via clicking on the image below.
Our guest speakers include:
- MAJ Jessica Hampton
- LT Alina Hutton
- Joanne Cornelious
We look forward to seeing you there and raising a glass to the incredible women in RAEME!
Event Details:
Date: Friday, 28th November
Time: 6–8 p.m.
Venue: Gaythorne RSL, 534 Samford Road, Mitchelton QLD
Tickets: $25 (includes nibblies and a cocktail)
ASEME FTX - Kapooka
Above: Trainees of the Army School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (ASEME) complete the live fire range activity at Kapooka on 11 and 12 October 2025 as part of the ASEME Field Training Exercise.
The Army School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (ASEME) completed the first iteration of a reinvigorated bi-annual Field Training Exercise (FTX) in October this year, increasing realism in training and better preparing trainees for their first unit postings. The ASEME FTX is comprised of three focus areas; the Live Fire Range Activity (LFRA) held at Kapooka Military Area, the Soldier Skills Block (SSB) held at Puckapunyal Military Area (PMA) and the Combat Service Support (CSS) activity in the Albury Wodonga Military Area (AWMA). The LFRA gives trainees the opportunity to use the skills they gained at Kapooka in a live fire setting for greater exposure. The SSB similarly recaptures soldier skills gained at Kapooka and solidifies them in a field setting.
Above: Members from the Army School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (ASEME) participating in the Combat Service Support (CSS) activity in the Albury Wodonga Military Area as part of the annual ASEME FTX.
The CSS component links the individual and small team soldier skills to operating within a technical but tactically focused mobile team. The improved ASEME FTX now sees trainees and staff staying in Exercise for seven/ eight days without interruption, testing not only skill but resilience. It also incorporated the School of Armour’s Close Target Reconnaissance Wing, feeding intelligence into the activity to informing the Officer Commanding’s approach.
Images and information adapted courtesy of Defence
7CSSB News - Brisbane
Recently 7 CSSB welcomed the CO and RSM of 2 CSSB (New Zealand Defence Force) to discuss training opportunities for 2026 and beyond.
The visit strengthened our shared commitment to training together, mutual support and maintaining the ANZAC spirit across logistics domains.
Images and information adapted courtesy of Defence
