Govt wants new remembrance day for ‘War on Terror’
The public is being ‘consulted’ on a date for a new national day of commemoration – while the head shed seems confused on the details.
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Veterans
Shield honours Indigenous service
A shield has been installed at Ranger Barracks near Ballarat, Victoria, to honour the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island men and
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Road names provide link to the past
Commodore Jim Dickson (retd) recently returned to HMAS Cerberus, Victoria, to unveil the sign for a new street named after
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Armidale’s last survivor disembarks
Victor ‘Ray’ Leonard, the last survivor of the corvette HMAS Armidale I, sunk in action in 1942, has died in
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IF IT AINT ON RECORD IN YOUR DOCS IT NEVER HAPPENED
DVA has come up for a lot of flack over the years and as with any public service outfit, some is warranted and some is not.
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Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide established
Today the government has formally established a Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide following approval by the Governor-General.
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Terms of Reference
Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide TERMS OF REFERENCE: The Commissioners are appointed to be a Commission of inquiry,
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Former air gunner shares a tale
He’s been married for 75 years, written poetry, sketched, painted, completed leather work and tapestry projects and dedicated almost his
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Darren Chester sacked from Vet Affairs/Defence Personnel
Darren Chester has been sacked as Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel in Barnaby Joyces’ reshuffle.
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Veterans honoured, future aviators inspired
As part of this year’s Air Force centenary celebrations, RAAF Base Pearce opened its gates the next generation of aviators
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Two Air Force centenarians honoured
It’s not every day you meet a centenarian, so meeting two on the same day was a highlight of Group
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Breaker Morant – live presentation
Noted expert and advocate for justice in the ‘Breaker Morant case’ James Unkles will give a presentation on his work in Sydney next month.
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New veteran-family live-in digs at Concord hospital
Veterans and their families can now access on-site accomodation at Concord hospital in Sydney while out-of-town vets undergo treatment.
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25th anniversary of the Black Hawk accident
The Australian Army’s 5th Aviation Regiment has commemorated the 25th anniversary of the 1996 Black Hawk accident in Townsville, with
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Brave crews remembered
The dedication and bravery of the aviators who formed the Australian contingent in the RAAF’s Bomber Command have been acknowledged
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Horn Island WWII history honoured
While on a training mission to the Torres Strait during May, RAAF’s No. 35 Squadron delivered a piece of history
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Defence Service Homes Insurance expands eligibility criteria
More than 300,000 additional current and former Australian Defence Force members including reservists and peacekeepers can now access all-inclusive home
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Admiral’s story a ‘piece of naval history’
Guy Griffiths was just a teenager when the warship he was serving in as a young midshipman was sunk in
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Wounded Heroes Veterans Lounge opened in Brisbane
Veterans, serving members, transitioning members and their families are encouraged to come together over a coffee at the Wounded Heroes
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Legion of Honour recipient found guilty of misusing war memorial donations
A Coffs Harbour woman has been sentenced to 16 months jail for misappropriating $148k from the Pozieres Remembrance Association.
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