The 5 RAR Association in cooperation with the Australian National University Press have recently published a new book titled “Vietnam Vanguard – The 5th Battalion’s Approach to Counter Insurgency 1966”. The book recounts 5 RAR’s insertion into Vietnam as the initial major unit of the 1st Australian Task Force, the securing of Nui Dat and major […]

As you are aware, the Federal Government instigated strict measures to combat the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic which has placed restriction on the numbers that may attend commemorative events. As our members are in the COVID–19 high risk category the committee has decided to cancel all our 2020 commemorative events. This will be reviewed […]

The National Council meeting and Annual General Meeting was held in Canberra over the period 23 – 25 July 2019. One of the outputs from the meeting was the RAR Association Service Development Roadmap 2019-2025 which was approved by the State, Territory and Battalion Associations.

The RAR Foundation and the RAR Association (ACT Branch) will again join to host the Royal Australian Infantry Corps Annual Dinner on 21 November 2019 at the Canberra Institute of Technology Restaurant (1st Floor, Building K, Constitution Avenue, Reid). The Dinner is open to all Infantry soldiers and officers, serving or retired, ARA or ARES, […]

Battle of Long Tan Trailer

  There are many ex-service organisations (ESOs) that help current and ex-serving personnel in various ways. RSL Queensland collaborates with a range of ESOs to ensure members of our Defence family get the help they need. Click here to visit the site.

The National Council meeting and Annual General Meeting will be held in Canberra at the Mercure hotel over the period 23 – 25 July 2019. Representatives from State, Territory and Battalion Associations will be in attendance.  

The following response was received from Dr Brendan Nelson, Director Australian War Memorial.

The Australian War Memorial (AWM) and Returned & Services League (RSL) would no doubt agree that ANZAC Day, including the Dawn Service and March has changed over the last 20 years or so. It has experienced a resurgence of support because the Australian community has become interested and involved. Much of this resurgence has been […]