Vale: Norman John Devereux 1946 – 2022

It is with sadness that Malcom Grey Secretary 2 RAR Association advises that Norman Devereux passed away peacefully in his sleep overnight, Friday 21 October 2022. Norm served in the 2 RAR’s […]

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Opinion: Pollies stuck to their own Laws of Physics

DOZING under an apple tree in his Lincolnshire garden during summer in 1666, Isaac Newton was jolted awake when a falling apple struck his head. Momentarily losing his composure, Newton said […]

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Courier Mail article – War They Tried to Keep Secret

At last a national media organisation, News Limited media’s Charles Miranda, has exposed publicly in the Courier Mail and the Townsville Bulletin the facts of the Australian Army’s Rifle Company […]

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War memorial caught in the crossfire

The Weekend Australian Inquirer article 22nd October 2022 by Cameron Stewart With three explosive sentences, Australian War Memorial Council chairman Brendan Nelson has unleashed a fierce culture war over how […]

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Justin Huggett MG – The Royal Commission into Defence & Veteran Suicide – Public Hearing Darwin 19 October 2022

This is a must read transcript where from an infantryman’s perspective “the rubber hits the road” with Justin’s evidence of his experiences in the Army and his work in transition and as […]

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Council of The Australian War Memorial Appointment

The Albanese Government will recommend the Governor-General appoint the Hon Kim Beazley AC as a member of the Council of the Australian War Memorial. Mr Beazley is a recipient of […]

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Plan your own commemoration this Remembrance Day

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs has released a digital kitbag to help families, schools and community groups conduct their own commemorative service on Remembrance Day. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt […]

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Opinion: Among the Sea Powers – Australia’s Maritime Strategy in the Indo-Pacific

The Indo-Pacific is the busiest and most contested area in relation to international security, with multiple players, agendas, and interests. Australia’s interests in the region are driven by the recognition […]

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Government seeks your feedback on veterans’ legislative reform

Consultation on reforming veterans’ legislation has commenced today with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) seeking submissions from the community. The Australian Government recently agreed to Recommendation 1 of the Royal […]

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9 RARA Newsletter (VIC) October 2022