RSL Queensland produce brilliant and heartwarming new ad
In a new rebranding exercise, RSL Queensland has produced a brilliant and heartwarming cinema and TV commercial, also viewable on
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Veterans
Statement re Dawn Service at Anzac Cove
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs is continuing to make plans to conduct the traditional commemorative services at Anzac Cove on
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Don Spinks announced as next Repatriation Commissioner
For the first time, a former Regimental Sergeant Major of the Army will be appointed as the new Repatriation Commissioner
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DVA ordered to hold Dawn Service at Villers-Bretonneux
When DVA announced on 24 January that there would be no Dawn Service at Villers-Bretonneux this year, in preference for
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ANZAC Day mailout to teach younger generations
Starting this week, thousands of schools, libraries, ex-service and other organisations will receive a package of educational resources in an
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VC review for Ordinary Seaman Edward ‘Teddy’ Sheean
Recognition for the late Ordinary Seaman Edward ‘Teddy’ Sheean will be reviewed by the Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal
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Project leader for AWM expansion selected
The Executive Project Director for the Australian War Memorial’s up-and-coming nine-year redevelopment project was announced today. FILE IMAGE: Artist’s impression
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New search for HMAS Vampire missing since 1942
One of the remaining maritime mysteries of World War II may soon be solved, thanks to a joint operation between
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Veterans’ Employment Awards 2019 winners
Nine companies and individuals who have created employment opportunities and helped demonstrate the positive contribution veterans make to Australian workplaces
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Bombing of Darwin Day 2019
Today, on Bombing of Darwin Day, all Australians are encouraged to remember those who protected our shores and tragically died
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You ‘must’ register with DVA to get Veteran Lapel Pin
CONTACT received numerous questions from our audience after publishing this story on the New Veterans Covenant and Lapel Pin. Sanitised
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Medals missing for 50 years formally issued to owner
If something was missing for 50 years, you might be forgiven for thinking it would take the stars aligning or
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Free open day at Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre
Taking pride of place in the static aircraft display at the RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre this Sunday is an
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Breaking Down the Barriers – free veteran mental-health symposium (Sydney)
The Veterans Centre Sydney Northern Beaches in collaboration with Phoenix Australia’s Centenary of Anzac Centre has announced a free professional
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New appointment to AWM Council
The Council of the Australian War Memorial will benefit from the unique perspectives of its latest appointment – Gwen Cherne.
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DVA confirms timings for Anzac day service at Villers-Bretonneux
Following publication of “Timings for Anzac Day service at Villers-Bretonneux changed at short notice“, CONTACT asked the Department of Veterans’
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Australian tech startup Soldier.ly a winner on world stage
Australian start-up Soldier.ly was announced as one of the winners of Zurich Insurance’s inaugural Innovation World Championship this week in
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New Unmarked Graves of the First World War Program
A number of unmarked graves of First World War veterans who died after returning from the war will be commemorated
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RIP Dave Stafford Finney – 3 February 2019
Dave Stafford Finney, a recently retired Royal Australian Navy Petty Officer – is how he described himself when he allowed
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February 2019 at the Shrine
Programs to inspire Upcoming highlights Learn about the Australian experience of conflict prevention and peace building processes around the
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