From our Australian history we have been inspired by: the past deeds of patriots, Dorothea MacKellar's poem My Country . We all know the second verse but few will know the last verse. The Seeker’s iconic hit song “I am Australian” But few people would have heard this...
Activities
Opinion: Australia Day – Let’s Counter Attack
This opinion from George Mansford, one of our tribal elders, is repeated from last year. It's even more relevant today as we witness malcontent activists strident in their criticism of our celebration of Australia Day. "Today our proud history and precious social...
Defence Connect Article – New Year kicks off with reinvigorated calls for a national security strategy
In an increasingly dangerous world, planning to face the challenges is as important as directly responding. With this in mind, once again we have to ask, is an Australian national security strategy an idea that its time has come? Perhaps, uniquely among both modern...
Commentary: Australia Day: Unravelling the Misconceptions and Celebrating Unity.
Australia Day, observed annually on the 26th of January, is the official National Day of Australia. While it commemorates the 1788 landing of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove and the raising of the Union Flag by Arthur Phillip, misconceptions and controversy surround...
Media Release – Minister Keogh – This Remembrance Day the Spirit of the Unknown Soldier embodies all who have lost their lives in service
The Hon Richard Marles MPMinister for Defence The Hon Matt Keogh MPMinister for Veterans' AffairsMinister for Defence Personnel Today Australians the world over will pause to honour the more than 103,000 service personnel who have lost their lives in service to our...
Remembrance Day 11th November 2023
ONtarget Townsville – November 2023
If last month wasn’t busy enough, the next is flat out. We have new connections activities starting all the time, and they are a great way to find new interests and new friends. We had a few very popular activities last month, like the Veterans Health Week Reelin’...
RAR 75TH ANNIVERSARY DETAILS – 23 NOV IN CANBERRA
The RAR Colours Parade is being conducted at RMC Parade Ground on Thursday 23 Nov 2023 commencing at 1100 hrs. Guest & Attendees are requested to arrive NLT 1030 hrs. Dress: Coat & Tie & medals There is limited parking and taxis are allowed on site ....
Remembering the Battle for Australia
Today, we commemorate the Battle for Australia, remembering the brave Australians who defended our nation by land, sea and air during the Second World War. When the island fortress of Singapore fell on 15 February 1942, Prime Minister John Curtin said it was...
Comment: Vietnam Veterans Day – 2023 at Coolah NSW
I had the honour to be invited by Les Baynham ( one of my B Company 9 RAR Vietnam diggers) to be the guest speaker at their towns commemoration service and to share this special day with him and his wife Judith, fellow veterans, the Coolah community and the VIPs. I...