Down under, we’re told the age of entitlement is over for all To reduce the debt, “shoulders to the wheel” is the official call Aussie pensioners are quickly seen as an easy touch Thus Canberra plans to steal more of what already isn’t much Ned Kelly and Robin Hood robbed the rich to give […]
“Falling through the Cracks” is a Royal Australian Regiment Association (RARA) proposal to help prevent it. Have your say about it. The RARA has been involved in many discussions on various committees through the Prime Minister’s Advisory Council (PMAC) , the Ex- Service Organisations Round table (ESORT) DVA’s other Consultative forums , State Veterans’ Advisory […]
Funeral Notice Major Thomas Lloyd MUGGLETON MBE (Ret’d) Passed away peacefully at home in Paradise Point, Queensland on the 15th of January 2017. The love of his adored Thel’s (dec) life, Tom was a devoted Dad to MaryRose, Paul (dec), Denise and Alison. Pop to David, Cathryn, Anna and Keeley and father-in-law to Tony and […]
The selection of Gen. James N. Mattis as defense secretary signals a more assertive American posture in the Middle East. Read More And listen to the 2015 interview Uncommon Knowledge: Retired U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis … it provides the General’s insights on the nature and history of war and candid comments on USA’s strategic […]
Our Tom, Always on Parade Father Time captures all and it will always be Yet never to be stolen are images of this hero to see Clad with courage, honour, duty first and love of nation Leadership by example was always his station Stand fast as this warrior draped with his beloved flag passes by […]
Tom passed away peacefully this evening. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mary Rose and the Family. George Mansford’s poem Homeward Bound is appropriate I saw the shooting star burning so bright Falling, falling, fading and soon from sight So distant and yet so near In its wake, a soldier’s journey so very clear Duty, […]
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Dedicated to Jack Lynch and all the others who flew the metal chariots night and day Does the sound of a helicopter bring back memories, you ask? Yes, like a flash, no matter where I am or whatever my task So many flickering fragmented scenes I can hear and see Of courage, mateship, humour as […]
If ever there was an act of national moral cowardice it has been the RSL’s nil response to plans to cancel some Anzac Day commemorations this year over possible terrorist threats. Anzac Day symbolises our national battle honour and the right to commemorate it as our Anzacs did must never be compromised. The RSL […]
Once Australia’s premier veterans’ advocacy organisation, the Returned and Services League is in rapid if not terminal decline. Its leadership is failing the broad membership, which continues to provide support at local sub-branch level. The RSL national leadership has failed the challenge of the 21st century as sub-branches close, local leadership ages and resists change. Young […]
Current and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel will compete for a place in the 2017 Australian Invictus Games team at selection trials this week in Canberra. Minister for Defence Personnel and Veterans’ Affairs Dan Tehan said about 80 athletes were expected to compete in the trials for a place in Australia’s 40-person team for […]
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Dan Tehan has called for more Australian businesses and ex-service organisations to step up and support the Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Program. Mr Tehan said 23 organisations had registered their interest in participating in the Industry Advisory Committee and eight ex-service organisations had registered to participate in the […]
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