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David Sabben – Lessons from Long Tan
As the years pass, and our veterans get older, there are fewer opportunities to hear their stories first hand. In this episode of Cove Thoughts, produced especially to commemorate this year's Vietnam Veterans' Day, we talk to David Sabben about his experiences as a...
Opinion – Special forces issues have deep historical roots
Media coverage and public discussion of alleged breaches of the laws of war by Australian special forces is heavily focused on individual personalities. Little attention has been paid to longstanding collective, structural and cultural drivers, or to decisions made...
Honouring those who served in the Vietnam War
TOMORROW (18th August) is Vietnam Veterans’ Day and the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, a day when Australians are encouraged to reflect on the service and sacrifice of those who served during the Vietnam War. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester paid...
Letter to the Editor — Recognising the Contribution of our Vietnam Veterans
Dear Editor Each year on 18 August, Vietnam Veterans’ Day and the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, Australians pause to reflect on the service and sacrifice of those who served during the Vietnam War. The first Australian troops from the Australian Army Training...
ANZAC360 App explores the fall of Singapore
THE next generation of Australians will now be able to learn about the beginning of a precarious time in Australia’s history during the Second World War, the Fall of Singapore, in an engaging way through the latest stage of the Anzac360 app. Minister for Veterans’...
Medallion and Certificate to recognise Second World War veterans
On 15 August we will pause to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, Victory in Pacific Day, ending a war that cost millions of lives across the world. More than one million Australian men and women fought to protect our country and our allies,...
75 Stories in 75 Days — The Second World War 75 years on
TOMORROW marks the 75 day countdown to when Australia will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War on 15 August – also known as Victory in the Pacific Day. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said this year we have a unique...
Recognising the Role of United Nations Peacekeepers
TOMORROW is the International Day of United Nations (UN) Peacekeepers, which provides an opportunity for all Australians to show their respect to those who have served and contributed to global peacekeeping. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said...
RAR History – 55 years ago
On this day, 27th May 1965, B Coy 1RAR along with other elements of the 1RAR Group boarded HMAS Sydney bound for service in South Vietnam. The converted aircraft carrier HMAS Sydney, departed Sydney on her first of over 20 voyages to South Vietnam, carrying 347...