Return to Canungra evokes memories of service
Despite watching his father die from respiratory problems after being gassed in WW1, a young Leonard McLeod was determined to
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Veterans
Adventures of a ‘souvenired’ sporran
After 87 years of unauthorised possession, travel and survival, Arthur Leggett OAM, a 103-year-old veteran of WW2 recently returned a
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Government responds to Suicide RC interim report
The Albanese Government has responded to the 13 recommendations of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide’s Interim Report.
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80th anniversary of NORFORCE ancestor unit
The Australian Army and the Australian Defence Force have joined Indigenous and community leaders to commemorate the 80th anniversary of
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Workplace health study targets veterans
A University of Queensland study is investigating the issues around employee disclosure of medical conditions in the workplace, with a
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Helping veterans find new purpose
Even before joining the Australian Defence Force (ADF), Leading Aircraftwoman Chantelle Bradford from Brisbane was helping veterans find new purpose
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World First Veteran Lifesaving team heads to Italy for World Championships
On Sunday 18th September at South Coogee Beach, Matt Thistlethwaite, Assistant Minster for Veterans & Defence Personnel, and Co-Chair of
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Tell your story – Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide
Defence members and their families are encouraged to come forward and share their personal experiences with the Royal Commission into
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Emotional connection to Legacy Week
The volunteer sheet filled fast when nominations were called to collect fundraising money for Legacy Week throughout the Hunter region.
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Is the Veterans’ Covenant MIA?
Formally introduced in November 2019, the Veterans’ Covenant promised to be a practical demonstration of respect and recognition for veterans’
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[Dodgy?] new report shines positive light on modern-veteran wellbeing
A new report released today seems to shine only positive light on the experience of former Australian Defence Force members who
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Veteran’s ashes to be scattered on Kokoda Trail
The ashes of a Kokoda veteran will be scattered by Australian soldiers as they retrace the steps of the World
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WW2 veterans honoured for valour
Three World War 2 Navy veterans instrumental in supporting General Douglas MacArthur’s return to the Philippines, cracking enemy codes, and
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Veterans’ advocacy services grants announced
Veterans’ advocacy services today received a boost with more than 119 ex-service organisations (ESOs) across Australia sharing in $4.45 million
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Hairy young aviators supporting veterans
While attending the Air Warfare Instructor Course in Darwin, members of No. 2 Squadron took the rare opportunity to leave
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Mutual appreciation by young and old on Long Tan Day
Soldiers of the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR), joined Vietnam War veterans to commemorate Long Tan Day in Brisbane on
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Apply now for Veterans’ Health Week funding
Ex-service organisations and community groups can now apply for funding to help host events promoting healthy eating as part of
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60th anniversary of Vietnam War
Tomorrow, on Vietnam Veterans’ Day, Australia will pause to recognise the men and women who served in the Vietnam War,
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Invictus Australia supports first veterans’ team at world surf lifesaving comp
In a world-first, Invictus Australia, with the support of Surf Life Saving Australia, has sought and been granted permission by
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Suicide Royal Commission delivers interim report
Commissioners, Nick Kaldas (Chair), James Douglas and Peggy Brown presented the Interim Report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran
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