What’s happened to our courage and fortitude to stand up for what’s right?
Has it completely disappeared, or is it lurking somewhere … waiting to pounce when the timing’s right? Courage and
Read moreHas it completely disappeared, or is it lurking somewhere … waiting to pounce when the timing’s right? Courage and
Read moreDear Editor, Veterans’ Minister Matt Keogh is right to condemn businesses that exploit veterans. But blaming the profiteers is not
Read moreDear Editor, Four Corners exposed businesses making millions from veterans. But the uncomfortable question is how that market became so
Read moreDear Editor, After I criticised DVA’s presentation of the latest veteran suicide figures, CONTACT editor Brian Hartigan says someone from
Read moreWill it count for something; or will it just be another problem for the Chief of Army to have to
Read moreThe true meaning of legacy goes far beyond money or physical property; it is the lasting impact you leave on
Read moreFeedback from Ukraine: “Properly protected, integrated with drones and supported by electronic warfare, armour remains indispensable, particularly when taking ground.”
Read moreAn Open Letter was recently written to the RAAC Representative Honorary Colonel, the RAAC Head of Corps, and the 1st
Read moreDear Editor, The government’s decision not to proceed with the proposed $5000 veterans’ allied-health threshold was a win. But one
Read moreDear Editor, Australia gave up direct ownership of the Repatriation Hospitals, but it did not give up its obligation to
Read moreDear Editor, DVA led its latest suicide report with the welcome news that veteran suicide rates have generally declined. But
Read moreDear Editor, A DVA Gold Card can cover treatment for all medical conditions. It cannot make a doctor, psychologist, physio
Read moreHow did we end up here … 1st Armoured Regiment stripped of its tanks and made into an experimentation unit;
Read moreDear Editor, Hawke Labor set in motion the dismantling of Australia’s Repatriation hospital network, replacing direct Commonwealth ownership with State
Read moreA recent proposal for a revised role for cavalry, stated that: “The role of cavalry is to locate, dislocate and
Read moreDear Editor, Australia still has a Repatriation Commission. The question is whether veterans can actually see it guarding the principle
Read moreIs there an answer? If so, what is it? Let’s face it … the Chief of Army is the
Read moreDear Editor, Labor’s abandoned $5000 veterans’ allied-health cap exposed a bigger problem. Veterans’ Affairs needs to rediscover the first principle
Read moreManoeuvre warfare has been the touchstone of doing battle since the trenches of the First World War. Has its importance
Read more“We need more tanks to provide close, direct, and overwhelming fire support” … feedback from Ukrainian field commanders “Ukraine has
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