Evidence links ration-pack biscuits to crazed kangaroos
Several years ago while on a grand tour of Shoalwater Bay, my chance to enjoy one of the world’s greatest
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The Money Game – who’s to blame?
. It should be an easy game……right? But for many of us, that’s just not the case. One example –
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Why do Cadets dis CONTACT?
Cadets are a segment of the Defence-focused community I have always believed should be CONTACT lovers. Yet it seems this
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Navy paving the way with robot-controlled technology
As most sailors can attest, because of their bases’ proximity to the water, from time to time they have a
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Defence Information Technology ‘Support’
On Monday, sometime between mornos and lunch, my work computer slipped from its normal ‘sleep mode’ and into a ‘deep
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Memorabilia and the police in my Man Cave
I have always had a fascination with firearms and other military paraphernalia, which is no surprise considering that I was
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Age shall not weary you – as long as you soldier on
Last weekend, I had my first Rugby game in 14 years. It was with a group of guys with names
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How feedback helps CONTACT grow
I got some feedback in the past week that led to an email conversation that leads me to this blog.
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How an Armoured Corps FAD could save civilisation
Recent studies have shown that mild anxiety among Armoured Corps soldiers after exercises and deployments is not only common but,
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The best family anyone could ask for
. Hi there, My first point I’d like to bring up is the one about brotherhood, the bonds formed whilst
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A soldiers guide to area beautification
The great thing about TV reality shows like ‘The Block’ is that they inspire ideas on how to improve your
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The benefits of military training will never leave you
My first foray to an actual military “hot zone” was when, on a grey September day in 1983, my Cub
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PTSD and the ‘stigma’ of mental health
We see it all around us. Some of us live it and breath it. Some of us see it every
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The importance of bonding in the field
The importance of bonding in the field. My unit loves to go camping. In fact, we make sure to get
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Should Emergency Services be allowed to ‘carry’?
. Should emergency services, law enforcement, ADF and other people who are willing to uphold the law, be allowed to carry
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The future of CONTACT reflected in my roots
There is a very busy expansion program for CONTACT rattling around in my head – so, 2016 is shaping up to
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Awesome survey response – thank you!
In our 7 February newsletter we asked our audience to participate in a quick survey designed to help us get to
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Importance of feedback when you’re planning World domination
I’ve been out and about recently and met a few friends and some new acquaintances. Many of them looked at
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A time of change – and growth – for CONTACT
In my last blog I told you an awesome 😉 story about car keys, field signals and serendipity, which proved
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How I know 2016 is going to be a good year
I’m not a religious man, but I do believe in ‘something’ – and one little incident on Christmas Day renewed
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