From our Australian history we have been inspired by: the deeds of our past and present patriots, Dorothea MacKellar’s poem My Country . We all know the second verse but few will know the last verse. The Seeker’s iconic hit song “I am Australian” But few people would...
Michael Manthorpe PSM Appointed Interim Head of the Defence and Veterans’ Service Commission
The Albanese Labor Government is continuing to deliver on our response to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide through swift action on key recommendations. The Albanese Government has appointed Mr Michael Manthorpe PSM as the Interim Head of the...
Activity: 2025 – 30th ANNIVERSARY RWANDA REUNION (ANZAC Day WEEK)
For all members of ASC 1 and ASC 2 - ‘Back To Townsville’ (Supported by Townsville RSL) DF Autumn 2025_DropzoneDownload The culmination of the Reunion is the Townsville ANZAC Day march, where the Rwanda Reunion Contingent will be the Lead Veteran Group.
KILCOY RACE CLUB AUSTRALIA DAY
Celebrate Australia Day country style Make it a Party Day with your friends and family group.
RARA Bibliography – Master Author/Title Data Base as at 31 December 2024
Here is the latest update from our RAR Registrar Russell Linwood. RARA Bibliography Master Author-Title Database as at 31 Dec 24Download Russell reports it was a good haul to complete 2024 Last month we reported on a new concept whereby RAR veterans and their family...
British Army’s new energy weapon destroys drones at a cost of just 10p per shot
The British Army has successfully trialled a direct energy weapon that can take down a swarm of drones – for around 10p a shot. The radio frequency directed energy weapon (RFDEW) can hit land, air and sea threat targets more than a kilometre away with a near-instant...
RARA Padre Gary Stone’ s Christmas Message – “May we contribute to peace on earth this Christmas”
Being asked to offer a Christmas reflection as the RARA Padre is a delight, causing me to reach into the most fundamental underpinnings of my faith. I certainly want to offer my love and blessings on all of you and your families that you may enjoy Love , Joy and...
ADFRA – DFRDB Update December 2024
Another busy year is behind us. We are making progress, but it is slow, partly because other Ex-Service Organizations either show no interest in the DFRDB issue or, those who do, cannot agree on what DFRDB recipients want. DFRDB_UPDATE_12-2024_1Download Comments In...
End of Year Video Message from Chief of Army 2024
Lieutenant General Simon Stuart AO DSC, Chief of Army reflects on 2024 https://youtu.be/RjAJLORY0wY
RECONNAISSANCE – Summer Issue 2024
Here is the Military History Society of NSW's Reconnaissance Magazine. RECONNAISSANCE_Summer 2024_finalDownload Enjoy the read.
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