Heroes flew under radar Catalina crews were the unsung heroes of the Pacific War. READ ON
Remembrance
Vietnam Veterans’ Day Address – Kel Ryan
Given at Goodna Brisbane 18 August 2019. Veterans, Ladies and Gentlemen, All A special thank you and welcome to that dwindling band of warriors and spear carriers who fought in the Vietnam War. It is a truism that the Gallipoli Campaign of the WW1 was central to...
Vietnam Veterans’ Day Legacy Remembered
TOMORROW Australians across the country are encouraged to commemorate the service of all those who served in the Vietnam War and the Battle of Long Tan.Minister for Veterans and Defence Personnel Darren Chester said Australians should pause and reflect on the bravery,...
NATION PAUSES TO REMEMBER THE KOREAN WAR ARMISTICE
TOMORROW (27th July) marks 66 years since the Korean War Armistice was signed, ending three years of war in Korea.Minister for Veterans and Defence Personnel Darren Chester is encouraging all Australians to pause and remember those who served in the Korean War and the...
Memorial Service – Lcpl Martin Bink 9 RAR Svn – 5 Nov 2019
The RARA ACT will be holding a Memorial Service for Marty Bink in Canberra on 5 Nov 19. He was a member of Anti Tk/Trackers when he was KIA on 05 Nov 69. He was the Battalion’s last Battle Casualty whilst doing ‘protection’ for the Engineer Land Clearing Team down on...
Warrior Poet – Faith in Tomorrow
In recent times, my talks with youngsters of varying ages in North Queensland continue to reinforce my views of their immense potential for future leadership. However, such assets may be lost, if we, as today’s torch bearers do not provide leadership including...
Opinion – Pause for Thought. Time to consider the values that underline our Country
It has been a long time since Anzac Day punctuated a federal election campaign, and there could hardly be a greater contrast than that between the point-scoring, box-ticking, and vote-buying that characterises an election campaign and the patriotic unity...
Anzac Day 2019: Peter Cosgrove’s parting message to next generation
Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove has sought to reintroduce the Anzac legend to a new generation in his last Anzac Day address as the Queen’s representative in Australia. Sir Peter, who will retire from public life in June, used his commemorative address at the...
Opinion – When Australia Punched Above its Weight
ONE hundred years ago in Paris, the victorious allies were negotiating a treaty to formalise the armistice declared on November 11, 1918. The Little Digger, PM Billy Hughes defended our diggers' sacrifice. PM Billy Hughes with Aussie Diggers READ MORE
ANZAC DAY 2019
Thank you Australia for keeping the spirit of Anzac alive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q20DUaIzYJg See the video presentation that will be shown on the big screen at the MCG before the Anzac day clash between Essendon and Collingwood.