This year we commemorate the 110-year anniversary of the landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps troops at Gallipoli, Turkey. Anzac Day is a day of national contemplation, a time to reflect on the contribution made by past and present service personnel, from across the country and the world, who have displayed great courage, discipline and self-sacrifice in choosing a life of...
People that follow me here know that I normally try to avoid these types of posts, but as the CEO of the Australian Peacekeeper and Peacemaker Veterans’ Association Ltd, it's time to call this behaviour out. It appears the ABC has once again chosen sensationalism over solemnity. In a recent Four Corners episode, SACRIFICE, the ABC appears to have deliberately edited footage to suggest...
At the ESORT's March 25 Meeting this Legislation Update was provided Legislation Reform Update_20250420_0001Download
The funeral will be at Blackwall Funerals, 747 South Road, Black Forest SA, at 1000hrs on Friday the 9th of May 2025. Register your details to attend the Live stream https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTc0NDg0Mjk5MDM1ODg0MyZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==
As I write this, it seems like our whole world is now filled with uncertainty and anxiety about the future. Death and destruction continue in the Ukraine and in the Middle East. Our once solid security arrangements with the United States can no longer be guaranteed, and millions of people around the world on the margins of society, are losing the provision of humanitarian aid, and will enter...
The Regiment is saddened to report the passing of our 'Tribal Elder' Colonel Peter Scott in Adelaide on 15 April 2025. Peter was born in Elsternwick, Victoria, in 1929. A keen cadet in his school days, Peter joined the Royal Military College – Duntroon in February 1946. He graduated as a lieutenant in the Australian Staff Corps and was posted to infantry in December 1948. Peter served with...
His funeral service will be held at Leura Memorial Gardens on Wednesday 16th April commencing at 11.00 am. The Service will be lived-streamed at https://gracefunerals.com.au/tributes-livestreams/client/?nid=b5cce233-6e81-46d0-96e7-fe8720484f00 In their menu list click on Tributes and Livestream Scroll down to select Terry Dinneen On that page Click on Service Details. On that same page it now...
The Royal Australian Regiment, and all who served with Terry are saddened by the loss of one of our most respected warriors in service and after service as a military historian and a pioneer in establishing the Regiment's bibliography Terry passed away suddenly in the Nepean Hospital. We offer our condolences to Margaret and their Family. Terry's military service (1957-1991) is extensive in both...
The Royal Australian Regiment, the Royal Australian Infantry Corps and all who served with and under his command are saddened by the loss of one of our most respected Tribal Elders. Bill died in Hospital in Brisbane on Sunday 23rd March 2025. Our condolences to Coralie and sons Tim, Gavan and Scott and their Families. Bill graduated from the Royal Military College Duntroon's Class (1955-1958)...
The Election’s major issues are publicly expressed as both the weakening Australian economy (costs of living increases highlighted by rising energy cost, decreasing standards of living, to name a few) and concerns with Australia’s defence and security capability . Australia’s military veteran families are affected. Many veterans who are on fixed incomes and/or disability pensions know the savage...
The RARC is a founding member of the Alliance of Defence Service Organisations (ADSO). ADSO is the voice in the fight for a FAIR GO for Australian Defence Personnel, Veterans & Families.
