Defence begins shutting down unit Facebook pages
It seems someone in Canberra has decided that unit Facebook pages are to be shut down – and the first
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Editor’s Blog
CONTACT Editor Brian Hartigan muses on life, the universe and everything to do with CONTACT
Chief of Army retreats on ‘death icons’ ban – sort of
Australia’s Chief of Army Lieutenant General Angus Campbell issued a statement last month effectively banning all symbols, emblems and iconography that
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Australian Warrior Expo – let me explain what it is
Australian Warrior Expo is a pretty unique opportunity for companies specialising in the law-enforcement, military, emergency-services and security-products-and-equipment field to
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Member-only web areas being implemented (finally)
Way back in January 2016, I announced that CONTACT would begin to implement member-only areas on the CONTACT web site.
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Veteran refused care – because DVA is paying
There were rumours in the veteran community that some health-care providers, including psychiatrists, are refusing to see military veterans as
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Best out-of-office response ever
I sent out CONTACT newsletter number 60 today and, among the dozens of out-of-office responses I typically receive, was this
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Does political double speak bode ill for munitions manufacturing in Australia?
Recently, Minister for Defence Industry Christopher Pyne announced two significant contracts for the supply of ammunition to the Australian Defence Force
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YouTube just made life harder for CONTACT
New terms and conditions will be introduced by YouTube next month. Two key new rules mean that CONTACT may no
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ARMY wins Red Cross Blood Challenge
Results are out for the 2017 Defence Blood Challenge – and Army was the clear winner. Defence personnel across the
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CONTACT appointed official Media Partner for Australian Warrior Expo
CONTACT announced earlier this year our delight at being appointed the official Media Partner of the Australian Warrior Expo. The
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Give yourself an uppercut – GIVEAWAY FAIL!
Did you see the latest competition giveaway in CONTACT magazine? Did you think to yourself, “Everyone else will enter
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Is 2RAR kidding themselves?
I would like to submit a response to the “2RAR Amphibious” article [in the latest issue of CONTACT magazine]. While
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Weapons of the ADF
This 40-page viewee-twoee with sturdy green PVC covers is no longer available for sale. If you want to print your
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Here’s how you can help CONTACT survive…
. CONTACT’s Patreon page is now closed pending a move to a new platform (that charges in Aussie$) I most
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Is there a ‘Placement Service’ for employment of ex ADF?
READER QUESTION: Referring to “ADF transition services rolled out nationwide” for members and former member to civilian life, training etc. –
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TWO MILLION visitors in 9 months
In publishing, numbers matter. Advertisers rely on publisher numbers to decide where to spend their limited advertising dollars – and
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Orcas nearly kill CONTACT Cadets FB page
I’ve been doing a lot of thinking recently about CONTACT’s future – how to improve it, how to make it
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2RAR will be called 2RAR (Amphib)
Following a recent CONTACT article that suggested 2RAR would ‘cease to exist as an infantry battalion’, new details have emerged.
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New war on terror in Afghanistan
US President Donald Trump made a speech this morning Australian time – Monday night in America – outlining America’s new
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