The RAR Association is concerned that the planned legislation seemingly threatens veterans’s privacy. We endorse DFWA’s media statement. The Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (Digital Readiness and Other Measures) Bill 2016 moved through the House of Representatives on Thursday 2 March 2017. It now goes to the Senate for consideration. The Bill seeks to overcome long-recognised deficiencies […]
Mid muffled drums, bugle calls, sobs and cries We fondly recall his soldiering days gone by Weep not for him as we bid a fond farewell There are so many proud deeds of his to tell In peace and war he was always there Standing tall and never reluctant to dare Always were his thoughts […]
Neil passed away this afternoon to be with God. Rest in peace Noble Warrior your duty has been done. It is likely that the funeral will be a burial in Brisbane next week. The details will be confirmed on Wednesday In the meantime condolences can be sent to: Neil’s wife Jo 2/68 Pacific Drive […]
This ADSO Update reviews the Government’s 2016 performance to our veterans’ policy objectives and advises our change to a more direct engagement with all political parties. Be part of our future success: Join Now READ MORE
The Power of Dreams For soldiers at war, dreams are a powerful way to escape the reality of danger, death and misery which continually linger at their side. There are dreams they share with each other and some they do not. The odds are that their visions are of peaceful times at home and what […]
“echoes of conflict” is a musical reflection on the events surrounding many young Australians during the tumultuous years of the Vietnam War. The piece musically depicts a situation where young soldiers, many of whom were conscripted and full of apprehension and anxiety, faced an uncertain future; and how the forthcoming events created a dramatic change […]
Last year the Government said it sought to relieve the concerns of many in the ADF and ex-service community of the anti-malarial drug, Mefloquine. Their ability to deliver on this has been underwhelming. READ MORE
My Tough Father and Spoilt Me My dad lived in the rugged outback a long time ago Where cruel drought was followed by rivers in flooded flow His kitchen was a campfire with dampers in coals still red A rocky mattress on hard ground softened by grass for a bed His clock and compass […]
Lady Margaret Olive Bennett. In loving memory Passed away peacefully at home on Friday, 17 February 2017. Loving wife to General Sir Phillip Bennett, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother of Michael, Sue, Jane, Chris, Steve, Anneleen, Georgie, Michael, Sam, Anna, Ali, Jono, Daan, Ollie, and Angus. Relatives and friends are invited to a memorial service to […]
During the Vietnam War there were many bloody battles involving Australian troops. One such battle occurred in Operation Bribie (named after Bribie Island in Qld) during which diggers encountered a well dug enemy of significant strength. History records that elements of B company were given the order to attack the entrenched enemy. No easy […]
Written by Ross Eastgate Sydney’s Mardi Gras parade is on Saturday, March 4. It’s a date for your diaries, though you had better be quick if you want to reserve a place. In the interests of maintaining the mutually co-operative relationship between the Bulletin and Defence PR, Defenders is proud to assist promoting ADF participation […]
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