Defence Minister Peter Dutton says the capacity which Australia’s defence force (ADF) brings to the Five Eyes nations, Quad partners, and to others in our region should send a “tingle down the spine of our adversaries”. Earlier on Monday Mr Dutton overruled the...
Honours/Awards
World War II hero Teddy Sheean to posthumously receive Victoria Cross
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has recommended the Queen posthumously award World War II hero Edward 'Teddy' Sheean a Victoria Cross. Key points: An expert panel recommended Teddy Sheean receive a Victoria Cross for World War II valourHe was a seaman on board HMAS...
SBS Documentary – Meet Keith Payne VC AM
SBS will be screening a documentary about one of our national treasures, Mr Keith Payne VC, AM at 8:30 pm on 27 May 20. The documentary is dedicated to our oldest living Victoria Cross recipient. The actions for which Keith Payne was awarded the Victoria Cross...
Long Tan – Seeking Recognition
On August 18, 1966, 108 Australian soldiers were ambushed by the Viet Cong in what would become known as the Vietnam War's Battle of Long Tan. Against all odds, the Aussies won the fight. Now, the man who led them to victory is fighting to have his troops recognised...
QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOUR – The Late Brigadier Neil Harvey Weekes AM MC OAM
He was awarded a posthumous OAM in the Queen’s Birthday Honours today for his service to veterans and their families. Extracts from the nomination include: After his retirement from the Army Brigadier Neil Weekes AM MC continued his duty of care responsibility to his...