Information-access recommendation from Suicide Royal Commission implemented
The government has implemented a key recommendation from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide’s interim report. Changes have
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Veterans
Veterans Chaplaincy Pilot Program launched
Veterans and families will soon benefit from the ongoing support of Australian Defence Force (ADF) chaplains in their transition to
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New commemorative medallion for Vietnam War vets
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh launched a commemorative medallion today to honour those who
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First Aussie soldier arrested for war crimes
A former SAS trooper has been arrested by Australian Federal Police near Goulburn, NSW, in relation to alleged war crimes
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Australians asked to share stories of nurses massacred on Bangka Island
In collaboration with the Australian College of Nursing, the ACN Foundation is calling for family, friends and colleagues to share
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“Paws and Reflect” – war-animal remembrance at Melbourne’s Shrine
Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance will mark War Animal Remembrance Day at its Last Post Service on 26 February 2023, following
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Calling volunteers to visit all 523 Australian Vietnam KIA graves
2023 marks 60 years since the arrival of the Australian Army Training team (AATTV) in South Vietnam (SVN) on 3
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Vivian Bullwinkel statue design unveiled
To mark the 81st anniversary of the sinking of the SS Vyner Brooke and the massacre of 21 nurses at
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National Servicemen’s Day 2023
Today, on National Servicemen’s Day, Australia acknowledges the contribution of thousands of our countrymen, also known as Nashos. FILE PHOTO:
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Nowra Veterans Wellbeing Centre’s new mural painted by community
Local veterans and community members across the Shoalhaven region, joined together to commence painting a mural at the Nowra Veteran
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VALE – Senator and former Major General Jim Molan
Senator and former Army Major General Andrew James ‘Jim’ Molan, AO, DSC, died of cancer yesterday at age 72 FILE
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HMAS Vampire to ‘sail’ again on Wednesday – send us your photos
Daring-class destroyer HMAS Vampire will be moved from the the Australian National Maritime Museum at Darling Harbour to Garden Island
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‘Purple Heart’-type award for Australia – RECOMMENDED
In January 2021, then Minister for Defence Personnel Darren Chester directed Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal to consider recognition
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Aussie veteran/ADF team closing in on South Pole
A team of ADF veterans are within days of reaching the South Pole as part of The Spirit Lives Antarctic
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50 years since Australia proclaimed end to Vietnam War
Today marks 50 years since the 1973 proclamation of the end of Australian involvement in the Vietnam War. Minister for
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New boss to “clean up DVA’s shambles”
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the appointment of Alison Frame as the new Secretary of the Department of Veterans’
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First look at Vivian Bullwinkel sculpture for Australian War Memorial
A new sculpture of nurse Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel will be the first sculpture of an individual nurse or woman
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New Veterans’ and Families’ Hub opens somewhere in Wodonga
The latest addition to the Veterans’ and Families’ Hubs network officially opened today somewhere in Wodonga, providing tailored services and
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New Veterans’ and Families’ Hub opens in Nowra
New South Wales’ first Veterans’ and Families’ Hub officially opened today in Nowra. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh met
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