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Bad Guys Doing Good: The 501st Legion Takes Part in Newcastle Relay for Life
On March 11, the 501st Legion, a worldwide organization of Star Wars fans who dress up in movie-quality costumes of the series' infamous villains, will participate in the Newcastle Relay...
Imperial troopers attend Cessnock festive light show
Just before kicking off the new year, the Hunter Hornets of the Southern Cross Garrison participated in one final event on the night of December 30th - a New Year's...
Christmas visit to John Hunter Children's Hospital
On December 6, the 501st and Rebel Legions had the honor of attending the John Hunter Children's Hospital Christmas Party.
Imperial engineers attend VEX Robotic Championships in Homebush
Over the weekend of December 3 and 4, the Southern Cross Garrison attended the VEX Championship in Homebush, Sydney.
Rainy Newcastle Brickfest 2022 a hit with families
Raising money for the John Hunter Children's Hospital Kids Club, Newcastle Brickfest has been a favourite event of the Southern Cross Garrison's Hunter Hornet Squad for a number of years.
Dark Skies Awakens Festival - Coonabarabran
This past May, members of the 501st Legion's Hunter Hornet Squad and the Rebel Legion's Tython Base were honoured to be invited to the inaugural Dark Skies Awakens Festival in...
Imperial presence at the 2019 Beaumont St Carnivale
You could be forgiven for thinking you’d arrived at Dagobah, considering the stifling swamp-like humidity in Hamilton last Sunday, where our Imperial forces arrived to help support the local community...
Behind the Bucket – Francine Horobin
This months behind the bucket features Francine Horobin.
Help Us Raise Money For The Black Dog Institute
The Southern Cross Garrison now has a direct donation page for raising funds for the Black Dog Institute.
Imperials at Solo: A Star Wars Story Sydney Premiere
Members of the Southern Cross Garrison and our fellow costuming groups were honoured to be invited by Disney Australia to attend the Australian Premiere of Solo: A Star Wars Story...
Powerhouse Museum's ultimate fan weekend
Troopers from the Southern Cross Garrison are only just recovering from the huge Star Wars fan weekend held at the Powerhouse Museum on May 5 - 6.
Double hospital visits on Star Wars Day 2018
Our troopers were humbled to visit children at two Sydney hospitals on Star Wars day this year.
Star Wars Day celebrated across NSW
The Southern Cross Garrison participated in a range of events across NSW this May the Fourth.
Costume detachments explained
With almost 400 approvable costumes available to choose from in the 501st Legion costume reference library, detachments are used to categorise costume types and provide focused expertise advice.
Operation "Star Wars week" is almost upon us
Our troopers are preparing for an onslaught of appearances during the week of and including Star Wars day, May the 4th.
Behind the Bucket – Glen Fredericks
Welcome to this months Behind the Bucket where we will be featuring Hunter Hornets Squad Leader Glen Fredericks. Name: Glen Fredericks TK ID: TK-36315 Costume/s: Stormtrooper, Jawa.
Announcing Canberra’s Black Tower Squad
The Southern Cross Garrison was excited to announce the formation of the Black Tower Squad, during Cap Expo in late March.
Behind the Bucket - Krissy Morris
In the first of a new series of articles, we get behind the bucket with Krissy Morris.
Southern Cross Garrison’s Black Tower Squad in the Canberra Times
Black Tower Squad were the focus of an interview with the Canberra Times last Sunday.
It's beginning to look a lot like Sithmas
Our troopers have been getting festive attending Christmas events across New South Wales and venturing into Victoria.
Hunter Hornet Squad Awards 2017
Last Saturday, November 18, the Hunter Hornet Squad recognised the efforts of several of it's members at an end-of-year social event.
Getting started with your costuming toolbox
It can be difficult to know what tools are useful for building a costuming project, particularly if it's your first project.
Charlie's Run 4 Kids
Miserable weather didn't deter the Southern Cross Garrison or the crowds from fundraising during Charlie’s Run 4 Kids family fun day.
Events are heating up for our troopers!
The excitement generated by the pending release of a new Star Wars movie, combined with spring activities heralded in by the warmer weather and the lead up to the festive...
Mater Dei Country Fair 2017
Last weekend, Mater Dei Special Needs School opened it’s doors to characters from the Star Wars universe.
Star Wars Reads Day 2017 at Gunghalin Library, Canberra
Last Saturday, troopers gathered at Gunghalin Library for the first Star Wars Reads Day to be held in Canberra.
Stormtrooper Jacob ties the knot!
The Southern Cross Garrison would like to congratulate Jacob and Lauren Wells on their marriage last Friday during an intimate beach ceremony in South West Rocks.
Garrison deployed for The Last Jedi stunt in Sydney Harbour
On the evening of Tuesday, October 10, the Southern Cross Garrison helped celebrate the release of the new Star Wars: The Last Jedi theatrical trailer and the launch of tickets...
Troopers "Light the night" in support of the Leukaemia Foundation
Troopers from the Hunter Hornet Squad assembled at Newcastle's Dixon Park last Friday evening to help the Leukaemia Foundation and to show support for families going through treatment for blood cancer.
Sydney Oz Comic-Con - Day 1 wrap-up
The crowds were bustling for the first day of Oz Comic-Con in Sydney’s Darling Harbour.
Come see us at Oz Comic-Con Sydney
Characters from the Star Wars galaxy will be visiting Oz Comic-Con in Sydney this weekend.
Jedi Padawan Fred finds R2-D2 and BB-8
Young Jedi Padawan Fred, escorted by his faithful Jedi Master embarks on a daring mission to a secret underground location to search for droids R2-D2 and BB-8.
Troopers participate in Relay for Life
On September 9, the Southern Cross Garrison has 2 teams participating in Relay for Life in 2 locations.
100 days to Star Wars: The Last Jedi
When it comes to Star Wars, we’re an excitable bunch at the Southern Cross Garrison. With the countdown now passing the 100-day mark until the release of Star Wars: The...
Force Friday II launches in Sydney
The Southern Cross Garrison were proud to work with Disney and Lucasfilm last week to kick-off Force Friday II activities.
A weekend of costume building
Last weekend, several of our members and cadets attended armour parties across the Garrison, working hard to progress on their various costumes.
Stormtrooper drives a tram in Newcastle for GISHWHES
The Greatest International Scavenger Hunt The World Has Ever Seen (GISHWHES) is currently running and Newcastle GISHers got help from some Imperial friends.
Imperial Forces descend upon Canberra for GammaCon
Last weekend troopers from the Southern Cross Garrison and the Rebel Legion participated in GammaCon, Canberra’s premier pop-culture festival.
Stormtrooper helps to 'Heat the Homeless'
Southern Cross Garrison member and Stormtrooper, Ryan Power, visited Melbourne in late May to kick off the annual Heat the Homeless initiative.
Busy July for the Hunter Hornet Squad
This past July has been massive for the Southern Cross Garrison's Hunter Hornets Squad, with six events keeping troopers busy, including a road trip to Coffs Harbour for Nexus Con.
Special Children's Christmas Party in New Zealand
The force was strong in New Zealand on the 15th of July, as troopers united for a wonderful cause!
Empire and Rebellion unite for the Lismore Lantern Parade
On Saturday June 24, troopers from the northern NSW region of the Southern Cross Garrison, joined by members of Queensland’s Redback Garrison and the Rebel Legion, participated in the annual...
May the 4th - an epic week of Star Wars celebration
Celebrations surrounding Star Wars Day (May the 4th) always keep our troopers busy. This year proved to be even greater for members of the Southern Cross Garrison.
You don’t need to be a Stormtrooper to join the 501st Legion
Interested in joining the fun of the 501st Legion but are looking for an easier and more affordable costume to get started?
Supernova Sydney 2017 is a wrap
Last weekend the Southern Cross Garrison partnered with the Sandhawk Clan - Mandalorian Mercs, Rebel Legion Tython Base, Sons of Obiwan Saber Academy and Iconic Studio Creations for a weekend of fun at Supernova 2017.