New Baird VC portrait at AWM
A new portrait of the late Corporal Cameron Stewart Baird VC MG by Archibald-winning artist Marcus Wills was unveiled at
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Veterans
Veterans/pensioners allowed to earn more before pension affected
From today, pensioners over age-pension age and eligible veterans will be able to earn more income from working without reducing
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Prime Minister’s National Veterans’ Employment Awards 2022
Australia’s top veteran and partner employers, employees and entrepreneurs were celebrated last night at the 2022 Prime Minister’s National Veterans’
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Commemoration for AB Thomas Welsby Clark and crew of HMAS Sydney (II)
A commemorative ceremony was held yesterday for Able Seaman Thomas Welsby Clark, the only member of the HMAS Sydney (II)
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Three previously unknown WWI soldiers identified
The names of three unknown Australian soldiers, who died during some of the bloodiest fighting of World War 1, were
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Latest official suicide-figures reported
A report released today into the rate of suicide among current and former serving Australian Defence Force personnel reaffirms that
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Three more WWI soldiers identified
Three Australian soldiers of the First World War have been formally identified more than 105 years since they were killed
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Remembering the fallen
Secretary of the Department of Defence Greg Moriarty and Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell were among those
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Vietnam veterans reminisce
A retreat for 85 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Vietnam veterans and their family members was recently held at the
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Veterans Film Festival opens in Sydney Sydney
The Veterans Film Festival program will range from the documentary The Skin of Others about the World War 1 First
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Budget 2022 – government’s official statement re veterans and Defence personnel
The Australian Government is investing in a better future for Defence personnel, veterans and families, responding to important recommendations put
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Defence members cook off for a good cause
Former and current serving members of the ADF went head-to-head in a kitchen cook-off competition during Veterans Health Week. CAPTION:
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Head-to-head charity run for veterans
Navy has supported a 57km charity run from Sydney’s North Head to South Head that raised vital funds for Australian
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Kim Beazley to replace Brendan Nelson at Australian War Memorial
The Albanese Government will recommend the Governor-General appoint Kim Beazley as a member of the Council of the Australian War
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Dedicated servicewoman celebrates centenary
World War 2 Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF) veteran, Jessie Strike-McClelland, celebrated her 100th birthday on September 23. CAPTION:
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Free veteran and families golf day in Nowra
Invictus Australia is inviting veterans, current-serving ADF members and their families to join them at Worrigee Links, near Nowra, NSW,
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Government seeking veteran input on DVA legislative change
Consultation on reforming veterans’ legislation commenced today with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs seeking submissions from the community. The Australian
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Free Defence Community Sports Day – Canberra
Invictus Australia are inviting the Defence Community, including former and current serving members and family, to join them for the
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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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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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