National Families Week event
TO celebrate National Families Week last month, Defence Member and Family Support (DMFS) hosted an event for Australian Defence Force members and their families from the Sale area.
The event was an opportunity to show appreciation for ADF families and the unwavering support they provide that enables those in uniform to serve.
The event began with a cruise at Lakes Entrance on board Peels Cruise’s Catamaran named Thunderbird, with the weather thankfully providing some sunshine in among the clouds.
Families enjoyed spotting a number of dolphins and seals before having lunch on the Metung foreshore thanks to the excellent hospitality of the Metung Lions Club.
Following a hearty lunch on the foreshore, the families set off again, this time cruising around Raymond Island for more sightseeing.
Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the event and is looking forward to the next DMFS activity which is a great opportunity for ADF members and their families to make meaningful connections with other ADF families in the area. Events such as this are made possible thanks to the amazing support and cooperation of local businesses.
What’s on at Dutson Range
DUTSON Training Area will be active during the periods listed for Field Training Exercises. Some of these activities may involve demolition practices and, as such, explosions may be heard between the hours of 9am and 4pm each day.
Public recreational usage of Lake Wellington will not be affected by these exercises.
July 6-14 – Military Field Training;
July 11 – Survival Pyrotechnic Training, and;
July 20-August 3 – Initial Officer Training, including blank ammunition firing and pyrotechnics.
While RAAF personnel strive to inform the public of all activities conduced at Dutson Training Area, explosions may be heard outside the dates listed above if dictated by operational requirements.
Warning to hunters
IN the interest of public safety, notification is hereby given that access to Dutson Training Area is PROHIBITED.
Dutson Training Area is still an active weapons range, and presents a significant hazard to all persons within the range boundaries.
The hazard not only exists during range activation for weapons exercises, but also during times of inactivity. This is due to the very high levels of Unexploded Explosive Ordnance on this range, some dating back to World War 2, much of which is in an unstable condition. Unmarked silted in bomb craters present another significant hazard.
People are reminded that it is an offence, under Section 89 and 89A of the Commonwealth Crimes Act to trespass on Defence land, and to discharge firearms on or over Commonwealth land.
The Dutson Training Area boundaries are outlined below:
For further information, phone Sergeant Nick Young on 0429 402 049.
Aircraft Operations at East Sale
IF you are interested in learning more about the role of RAAF Base East Sale, flying operations and flying areas, you can visit www.defence.gov.au/aircraftnoise/EastSale
This includes a link to the RAAF East Sale Noise Management Plan.
The Defence approach to noise mitigation and Air Force fly neighbourly policy can also be found through the ‘Understanding Noise’ site.
General information
ANY enquiries relating to activities at RAAF Base, East Sale, should be directed to the Air Base Command Post on 5169 9892, or via email to esl.abcp@defence.gov.au.
