First ever female Usher of the Black Rod in New Zealand
New Zealand Defence Force Deputy Director Visits and Ceremonial Sandra McKie made history at the State Opening of Parliament today,
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Veterans
Mitsubishi announces fleet-discounts for ADF and veterans
Mitsubishi has announced an Armed Forces Discount program that offers national fleet pricing to ADF and veterans on any Mitsubishi vehicle.
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World of Tanks brews partnership with veteran-owned coffee company
Wargaming’s flagship game World of Tanks has announced a partnership with Australian veteran-owned Ironside Coffee Co.
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Applications open for veteran and community grants
Projects supporting the health and wellbeing of veterans and their families can now apply for the Veteran and Community Grants program.
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Veteran Suicide Commissioner invites info registrations
The National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention would like to hear from people interested in her future activities.
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Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal new Chair
Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal will get a new chairman after the incumbent served the maximum time allowed in the position.
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Statement from new Defence/veteran anti-suicide commissioner
Today I commenced as interim National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention. At the outset, I want to acknowledge
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Supporting the Wellbeing of Veterans and their Families amendment passes through Parliament
The Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (Supporting the Wellbeing of Veterans and their Families) Bill 2020 has passed through Parliament
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Did you know – the Japanese Navy protected Australia in WWI?
During a Remembrance Day service on HMAS Arunta at Sasebo Naval Base, Chaplain Graham Swan reminisced on Japan’s surprising role in WWI.
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CDF reflects on the ‘lost boys’ of WWI
This year, my thoughts are drawn to the ‘lost boys’ – underage Australians who fought in WWI – many of whom remained young forever.
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Remembrance Day 2020 – Lest We Forget
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month Australians paused to remember and honour those who have given their lives for our nation.
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Uniting Aged Care record WWII veterans’ in podcasts
A new podcast series focusing on Australian experiences in World War II, as told by veterans receiving aged care from Uniting NSW-ACT.
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Five more WWI soldiers identified
On the eve of Remembrance Day 2020, the final resting place of five previously unidentified Australian soldiers who served and
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Darren Chester’s thoughts on Afghanistan Inquiry Report
The coming weeks and months will be a difficult time for many in the ADF community with the Afghanistan Inquiry Report completed.
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Please pause to remember – at 11am on 11 November 2020
All Australians will be encouraged to pause for a minute’s silence tomorrow – Remembrance Day – to remember the service and
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New Defence authority to assist ADF-exit transition
ADF personnel transitioning from military to civilian life will be better supported by a new Defence-based Joint Transition Authority.
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Navy survey team finds Army pub with no beer
A Navy hydrographic survey team could not get a drink from an old watering hole they found in Queensland, despite being surrounded by water.
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TPI Federation rejects ‘another Yes Minister’ review
The Federation of Totally & Permanently Incapacitated (TPI) Ex-Servicemen & Women of Australia said in a press release today that
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150 WWI graves marked with respect through scheme
The graves of around 150 WWI veterans have been identified and appropriately marked through the Unmarked First World War Graves program.
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Courage Under Fire – Daniel Keighran VC
Courage Under Fire – a raw, honest, humorous and inspirational story of a modern soldier and the burden of heroism.
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