It’s the largest amphibious assault for Australian troops since WWII but the generals are hoping Exercise Talisman Sabre 2017 delivers another first in proving capability to deploy an emergency “9/11” style force to respond to insurgencies or other regional emergencies. READ MORE

Ross Eastgate, Defence columnist for the Townsville Bulletin opines on this subject 13 July 2017 “As the ABC for whatever reason selectively leaks socalled ‘secret’ reports of investigations into alleged ADF special forces activities in Afghanistan, the ADF leadership is conspicuous by its silence. Reports the ADF Inspector General (IGADF) and the ADF Investigative Service […]

This advice from an article in The New Daily will help you save hundreds of dollars without using any less power Consumers have been urged to consider switching from ‘standing offers’ to ‘market offers’ to beat rapidly rising power prices. Retailers hiked prices substantially in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and the ACT from July 1. In […]

Increasing veterans’ workforce participation Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Dan Tehan today said that more veterans could now access the Special and Intermediate Rate of Disability Pension as a result of a 2017-18 Budget initiative. The eligibility criteria for the Special and Intermediate Rate of Disability Pension under the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 has been amended […]

It is with great sadness I advise of the passing of Alan “Curly” Kirwan  this morning Monday 10th July at his home in Esperance Western Australia after a short battle with cancer. Alan served 24 years in the Army from 1958 to 1982. 1 RAR (Malaya 1960), Airborne platoon (Williamstown 1963), SASR (3Sqn SVN 1966), […]

  Among other things, Townsville is a garrison town. If soldiers and their families are doing it tough in a city where unemployment is more than 11 per cent, twice the national average, resources here are really stretched to try to give them support. Too many veterans are falling through the cracks here and in […]

Tehan Media Release – Response to National Mental Health Commission Review The Government is delivering improved mental health support for current and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel and their families. The Government today (30th June 2017) outlined the work it is doing on mental health and suicide prevention in its response to the National Mental […]

UNLIKE every other Australian state, Queensland does not yet have a dedicated minister for veterans’ affairs. It does have a Veterans Advisory Council Opposition Leader Tim Nicholls recently announced that the LNP, if elected, would create such a ministry. While veterans’ affairs remain predominantly a Federal Government responsibility, creating a state-based veterans’ department can enhance […]

Enough is Enough Bulging wallets and full troughs are part of the political game  Canberra Suits should wear masks to hide the shame As Battlers with more taxes and rising costs struggle to pay bills While at family dinner tables, plates are far from filled  The Canberra political choir sings its new anthem every day […]

The 12.30pm  Service this Friday at St John’s Anglican Church Fremantle   WILL BE OFFERED FOR THE VICTIMS OF SUICIDE AND THEIR FAMILIES All are welcome to attend to pray and reflect upon the tragedy of suicide in our Defence and Veteran community. Our nations Senators are currently inquiring into these wholly preventable deaths. Their recommendations […]