Since the end of the Cold War, much of the world has operated under the aegis of the US strategic umbrella. Now, in an increasingly contested and multipolar world, can Australia and the region benefit from a distinctly Australian strategic umbrella? Through its might,...
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Commentary – The Real Voice
Australia Day, 2023. As you and I were celebrating our wonderful country with family and friends, the inner-city elites were marching in the streets, setting Australian flags on fire, demanding we cancel Australia Day. In stark contrast, Alice Springs – my home town –...
AUSTRALIA DAY 2023 – Proud of our Country and our Flag
The Seeker’s inspired us all then and still do today with their iconic hit song “I am Australian” Enjoy the day, and despite the various daily challenges in our home, work, and social lives; celebrate our unique way of life, away from the world’s many conflicts and...
‘Operation Kudu’ marks shift in Australian support for Ukraine, from material aide to training
A contingent of Australian troops will be farewelled in Darwin as they prepare to fly to the United Kingdom and help train Ukrainian recruits preparing to fight Russian forces. The Australian Mission, Operation Kudu, will see about 70 personnel fly out from Robertson...
Commentary: Janet Albrechtsen on the Government’s confidential settlement in the Higgins Case and its comparative injustice to injured or disabled military veterans
Read the full article here, The following excerpts from that article are specific to her comparative injustice commentary. The process followed by the government, and in particular the Department of Finance, to settle this claim was so outrageously out of line with...
Opinion: Voice to Parliament – Leader of the Opposition’s Letter to the Prime Minister
For your information here is a copy of Peter Dutton’s letter to Anthony Albanese Letter-to-the-Prime-Minister-Voice-to-Parliament-from-the-Leader-of-the-OppositionDownload In that letter is a list of questions requested to be answered.
Anniversary marks the start of commemorative year for Vietnam Veterans
Tomorrow marks 50 years since the 1973 proclamation of the end of Australian involvement in the Vietnam War. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh said 11 January also marks the beginning of the official Vietnam 50 commemorations for 2023. “More than 60,000...
50th anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War
In 2023, the Australian Government will mark the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War with a National Commemorative Service in Canberra on 18 August 2023. Supporting activities are being developed in close consultation with a...
Holiday Season – Essential advice ahead of your summer road trip
Good advice from the RACQ to make sure you are prepared before setting off on a holidays road trip to avoid any unwanted disruptions. Check your vehicle As the maxim goes, “prevention is better than cure”, so do a basic check of your car before heading off. Check your...