The Battle of Long Tan is part of the Australian Story – our history, our story! Now, 57 years on the Battle of Long Tan should resonate across all the veterans of the Vietnam War. All, whether you were in the Army, the RAAF, the RAN, or the Merchant Marine It is also...
Activities
Ministerial Summit on Veterans’ Affairs Republic of Korea (ROK)Wednesday, 26 July 2023
Good Afternoon everyone, I’m so proud to join you to commemorate the service and sacrifice of veterans from each of our nations during the Korean War. Last year I had the honour of meeting 94 year old Captain Norman Goldspink, who was part of Australia’s 1st Battalion...
CONTACT Newsletter 196
This edition features: The Third Ukrainian Rotation Training with Aussie Soldiers 1RAR tests urban tactics 5RAR takes to water to extend range 8/9 RAR's new soldiers on steep learning curve 9RQR build warfighting foundation skills READ MORE
‘What matters is the sanctity of our defence force’: Defence Minister’s solemn response to Ben Roberts-Smith decision
Defence Minister Richard Marles says the damning courtroom findings against disgraced former SAS Corporal Ben Roberts-Smith reveal the urgent need to implement all the findings of an inquiry into Australian soldiers’ conduct in Afghanistan. READ MORE
Commentary: ‘Armchair moralists sipping lattes lecture us on how soldiers should behave’
From The Australian June 2, 2023 Readers have their say on the Ben Roberts-Smith defamation decision. Welcome to the column where you provide the content. Greg Sheridan weighed in on the Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case loss, suggesting it...
Memorial Day USA: The Path of a Warrior
Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It is observed on the last Monday of May. All nations might appreciate the message...
2023 Indigenous Veterans Ceremony
The 2023 Indigenous Veterans’ Ceremony will acknowledge the contributions of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who have served or sacrificed for Australia. MAIN IMAGE ARTWORK CREDIT: Kullilli-Wakka-Wakka artist, Kim Brolga WilliamsFirst Nations...
Defence and veteran families celebrated this National Families Week
The unique challenges Australian Defence Force (ADF) families experience are being recognised this week at events across Australia, as part of National Families Week. To mark the beginning of National Families Week, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence...
Heston Russell: ABC Accountability Update
The Federal Court has ruled in my favour in finding that the ABC and its journalists have indeed defamed me through their numerous articles and news segments. Now we are set for the journey to a trial where I look forward to exposing their actions and holding them...
Opinion: Australia Day – Let’s Counter Attack
A Recollection I recall in KOREA during that War, when our Platoon travelled south to protect a railway terminal at Tuchon. We were weary, filthy and hungry and looking forward to some comfort in established surrounds. We had no officer or Sergeant. On arrival, we...