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The 3rd Brigade is an Australian infantry brigade. The brigade was first formed in 1914 as part of the 1st Division and saw action during the Gallipoli Campaign and on the Western Front. During World War Two the Brigade participated in the defence of Darwin until it was disbanded in April 1944. The 3rd Brigade was re-raised in 1967 as a light infantry brigade and is presently based at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville, Queensland.