The Cove Podcast

In this episode of Body, Mind & Soul, we discuss spiritual wellbeing. How do you make sense of life? What are ways to connect to your state of mind? How do you feel belonging? What is your purpose?Series 2 – Mind is presented by Senior Chaplain Dan Hynes, Director of Spiritual Health and Wellbeing at the Joint Health Command.

This special edition CoveTalk is from the April episode of the 2 Div PME Series and features Executive Director Nicola Rosenblum's discussing the Australian Civil-Military Centre's (ACMC's) publication, 'Same Space – Different Mandates’. Which aims to improve stakeholder collaboration when responding to international disasters and complex emergencies, focusing on the complexity of interagency collaboration to promote productive relationships, dialogue, and constructive civil-military-police interaction.Specific military challenges include: strict military protocols that limit options, NGO reliance on military in-extremis support and protection, as well as the need for neutrality in some contentious environments.  Therefore, it is vital to form a fit-for-purpose understanding of each civil-military arrangement as there is never a template or one-size-fits-all solution. Each context requires a unique and nuanced approach, this is where the ACMC can help to provide literacy and illuminate the civil-military-police-government and non-government landscape.This CoveTalk was livestreamed at 1700h (AEST) on Tuesday, 18 April 2023. Please note, this talk originally makes use of slides but they are not essential viewing to understand the presentation and Q&A.

This special edition CoveTalk sees Major Mark Beretta interview Captain Hugo Toovey about his journey of survival and hope.CAPT Hugo Toovey is a 30 year-old Army Captain, founder of 25 STAY ALIVE, and a survivor. Not only has CAPT Toovey survived both testicular cancer and bowel cancer, but he has recently been diagnosed with Crohns Disease and yet again finds himself on active treatment. Hugo understands how important health is – physical and mental – and how quickly it can change. The mission of 25 STAY ALIVE is to empower the younger generation to take charge of their health. Hugo is more determined than ever to save lives.This CoveTalk was livestreamed at 1630h (AEST) on Thursday, 01 September 2022.

On 2 August 2022, 7 Brigade held a Combined Arms Seminar at Gallipoli Barracks. Hosted by Lieutenant Colonel Ross Thomas, Commanding Officer 7 CSSB.Major General Mick Ryan (retired) explores the technical side of combined arms activities and what is not in the doctrine, especially the fundamental role and responsibilities of commanders. If you would like to watch the full presentation – with slides – check it out on The Cove.The last of three episodes from the Seminar. This valuable mini-series of Professional Military Education provides an understanding of the contemporary operating environment and some of the challenges facing the Australian Army going forward.

On 2 August 2022, 7 Brigade held a Combined Arms Seminar at Gallipoli Barracks. Hosted by Lieutenant Colonel Ross Thomas, Commanding Officer 7 CSSB. Major General Mick Ryan (retired) presents on the status of combined arms in the Russia-Ukraine War. Exploring the trends and lessons that can help build Australian Army's combined arms teams. If you would like to watch the full presentation – with slides – check it out on The Cove.The second of three episodes from the Seminar. This valuable mini-series of Professional Military Education provides an understanding of the contemporary operating environment and some of the challenges facing the Australian Army going forward.

On 2 August 2022, 7 Brigade held a Combined Arms Seminar at Gallipoli Barracks. Hosted by Lieutenant Colonel Ross Thomas, Commanding Officer 7 CSSB. Brigadier Michael Say opens the Seminar with a brief Introduction. Followed by Lieutenant General Gregory Bilton, AO, CSC, Chief of Joint Operations' Keynote Address with key insights into contemporary operations and how it will shape combined arms in the future.The first of three episodes from the Seminar. This valuable mini-series of Professional Military Education provides an understanding of the contemporary operating environment and some of the challenges facing the Australian Army going forward.

The Cove’s Lieutenant Colonel Marcus Luciani interviewed Channel 7 presenter and reservist Major Mark Beretta on Thursday, 21 July 2022. Sharing his thoughts on balancing a high-profile civilian life with a role in the Army. Mark discussed his enthusiasm for using his specialist skills in the Army and what civilian employers get back.

A bonus episode! Warrant Officer Grant McFarlane was interviewed by Major Mark Beretta – Channel 7 presenter and reservist – on Monday, 18 July 2022. With over 40 years of service, Warrant Officer Grant McFarlane served as Regimental Sergeant Major of the Army from 02 July 2018 until 01 July 2022. This CoveTalk discusses the career of Warrant Officer Grant McFarlane; in particular his time as the Eleventh Regimental Sergeant Major of the Army.

This CoveTalk discussed the intelligence, strategic, and international law implications relating to the 'greyzone' and cyber operations. In partnership with the University of Queensland and Future of Law team, the discussion was livestreamed here on The Cove on 23 May 2022, it is now available as a bonus episode! Hear from an expert panel chaired by Doctor Lauren Sanders and featuring: Associate Professor Andrew Phillips, Colonel Penny Saultry, and Katherine Mansted.

CAPT Samuel Cox from The Cove sat down with the report's author, MAJGEN Andrew Hocking, prior to the report's release and had a conversation about the report's contents. A must-listen.