New uniform for Air Force veteran
A new uniform has been presented to 103-year-old Air Force veteran Iris Terry, which she will proudly wear on her
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Veterans
Bridging Train carries precious cargo
Although the Royal Australian Navy Bridging Train (RANBT) only existed for two years, the unit performed crucial work for the
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Veterans reflect on Battle of Kapyong
Growing up in the eastern suburbs of Adelaide, schoolmates Reginald ‘Rocky’ Anock and Keith Thomas had an unexpected reunion wearing
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Soldiers returning to bushfire communities – thousands supporting ANZAC Day
While many Australian soldiers will return home for Anzac Day, some will return to communities they served during Operation Bushfire Assist.
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Royal Commission Terms of Reference consultation now open
Interested stakeholders are encouraged to provide input for the Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.
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Themes for consultation on Terms of Reference for suicide Royal Commission
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs issued the following guide to the ‘themes for consultation’ on the same day the Prime
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Royal Commission into veteran suicide will go ahead
Prime Minister Scott Morrison today announced a Royal Commission into Defence and Veterans Suicide will be established.
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Defence Minister overturns Meritorious Unit Citation revocation
Minister for Defence has overruled the CDF’s threat to revoke Meritorious Unit Citations for SOTG in Afghanistan.
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Hockey team honours fallen soldiers – including former team mate Ashley Birt
A Brisbane hockey club is honouring fallen Diggers – including one of its own former players – Ashley Birt – with a special ANZAC Day jersey.
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New employment assistance for recent veterans
Veterans can access more one-on-one support to help them find employment through a new Support for Employment program launched today.
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ADF search and rescue mission
A Royal Australian Navy MRH-90 helicopter evacuated nine stranded campers, including a nine year old boy and pet dog from NSW floods.
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Suicide Royal Commission motion passed in Parliament
A motion calling on the overnment to establish a Royal Commission into veteran suicide passed the Lower House, 22 March 2021.
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Senate votes for suicide Royal Commission
A motion calling on the government to establish a Royal Commission into veteran suicide passed through the Australian Senate on Thursday.
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First psychiatric assistance dog trained by veterans for a veteran
The first psychiatric assistance dog trained by veterans, for veterans, has moved home with her veteran handler in Canberra. CAPTION:
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ANZAC Day arrangements – what’s on, what isn’t
Anzac Day services overseas are cancelled again in 2021, while domestic services can go ahead in line with state and territory COVID rules.
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WWII veteran visits base where his service began
A World War II veteran has returned to the shore establishment where his career in the Royal Australian Navy began
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National Servicemen’s Day
Today, on National Servicemen’s Day, we honour those who have served our nation through compulsory military service.
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Veterans love hitting the waves in new program
STORY AND PHOTOS courtesy Robert Crawford, South Coast Register If the cheers, celebrations and high fives are anything to go by
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Anzac Day Schools’ Awards now open
The 2021 Anzac Day Schools’ Awards are now open, encouraging students to learn about veteran service and Australian wartime history.
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Proposed design for Australian KIA Medal
A proposed design for an Australian Killed in Action medal, submitted to CONTACT by Leslie Edgar Anderson of Perth Western Australia.
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