Letter to the Minister About 3 Bde Being Incomplete
Dear Minister, Congratulations on your Government’s return to Office. As a Vietnam veteran who continues to take an interest in
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Author: Bruce Cameron
Floods, arches and freebies
A mixed bag this week – dealing with floods, arches and freebies. Each bring with them their own negatives. But
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How was the Decision Made That Stripped 1st Armoured Regiment of its Tanks?
Dear All, Did it just happen? Did the Chief of Army suddenly have a vision and tell the RAAC Head
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Is 3 Brigade a Fully Capable and Equipped Armoured Brigade?
A recent radio broadcast emphasised that Australia is fully equipped and prepared to fight from and defend its northern bases,
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Why is 1st Armoured Regiment Still an RAAC Unit?
The Chief of Army has stripped 1 Armd Regt of its tanks, reduced it in size by two thirds, and
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Military members honoured in King’s Birthday list
ADF personnel are recognised for a broad range of skills and contributions across three services in this year’s King’s Birthday
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A small problem with heavy rain
We had some heavy rain recently. Not as bad as some, mind you – but enough to flood a man’s underground
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Comments on the Demise of 1st Armoured Regiment
A number of articles have been published in Contact Magazine as part of a campaign to have 1st Armoured Regiment
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NZSAS celebrates 70th birthday
For 70 years the New Zealand Special Air Service (NZSAS) has been deployed on some of the most complex, challenging
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New Zealand sending impressive contingent to Talisman Sabre
New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel and assets have begun to deploy to one of the largest multi-national military exercises
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CONTACT paper issues 1-40 for sale
I have for sale, CONTACT magazines issues 1 to 40, in excellent condition. They were bought new and stored in
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Are Tanks Obsolete?
A video is circulating, the proposition of which is that the tank is dead. Drones and anti-tank missiles, coupled with
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Ukraine pulls off historic attack on Russian bomber fleet
In a truly audacious attack on Russia’s strategic bomber fleet, Ukraine’s drones destroyed billions of dollars worth of aircraft deep
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Liftshaft part 5 – where’s all that water coming from?
In this video I weigh all the dirt coming out of the liftshaft – and ponder, “where’s all that water
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Near-death incident in the lift shaft
The headline is not clickbait – I nearly died. But you will have to watch to find out what happened.
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MRH-90 crash investigation report released
Australian Defence Force’s Aviation Safety Investigation Report into the MRH-90 Taipan helicopter accident on 28 July 2023 has been released.
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Defence Open Day’s Purpose
Dear Contact Editor. Open days such as at Simpson Barracks are always thought provokers for some visitors, civilians, but it
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What Will the Chief of Army’s Reply be?
The following is the letter I sent to Lieutenant General Simon Stuart on 10 May 2025: “Dear General, I have
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Chiseling a hole in the floor of my upstairs shed
This week I chisel out the concrete at the top of what will be a shaft between my upstairs and
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Two Australian Defence Vessels upgraded to HMA Ships
Royal Australian Navy has welcomed two more Evolved Cape-class patrol boats into commissioned service in a ceremony at their homeport
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