Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Dan Tehan said improvements to an online resource for current and former members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) would better help them manage stress. Mr Tehan said the High Res website had been updated following user feedback to make it easier to use. “The High Res website is a valuable […]
Australia looks on track for a stellar year. To our Treasurer with his fiscal game plan ahead, I say, “beam us up a great Budget, Scotty!” All too often I hear media ‘experts’ telling us that our economy is “shot to pieces” and our standard of living is falling! And let’s not talk about our […]
In a world of political correctness, be careful what you say A slip of the tongue means exile and a high cost you will pay Offer contrary views which upset our new regime, then watch out! You’re branded racist, stricken with islamophobia or an ignorant lout Don’t call politicians “useless basxxrds,”as once we used […]
The Australian Malarial Institute has conducted questionable trials into both mefloquine and tafenoquine with recorded adverse consequences to many who have taken them. READ MORE
IT was never the intention of those who envisaged a dedicated system to care for Australia’s war veterans that those veterans would have to fight tooth and nail for benefits. It quickly became very obvious during World War I that our young and emerging nation would need to care for thousands […]
Proficiency in another language is always helpful, particularly when a discrete profanity is required. In a life not always well spent mixing with soldiers of multiple nationalities in exotic locations, discovering new swear words has proved a valuable education. What passes as unacceptably profane in one language may be acceptable in another particularly when the words […]
Perspectives and Lessons from Australia’s War in Afghanistan & Iraq 2001 -2014 is a two-day Conference 12 – 13 May 2017. at the Monash Centre, Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera, Brisbane. READ MORE
The Regiment congratulates Peter on his 90th Birthday. Before he became the face of ABC TV’s Gardening Australia, he served in the Korean War with 3 RAR Machine Gun Platoon. He is the Honorary Gardener of The Regiment’s National Memorial Walk at Gallipoli Barracks Enoggera, Brisbane. Read More of Peter’s memories of The Forgotten War […]
Precious Memories of Yesterday I often try to open that magic door Wishing and hoping for evermore To find you waiting in the shade of our favourite tree Where we would often rest, just you and me Is it so long ago since you went away To me it seems only yesterday Friends tell me […]
The Blessing and Dedication of The Royal Australian Regiment Memorial took place on 24th March 2017 at The Royal Australian Regiment Place, Ferguson Park ENOGGERA in Brisbane, it is a public memorial for the people of Brisbane. It was officially opened by His Excellency, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd). The Regiment’s National Memorial […]
The Government today received the National Mental Health Commission’s (NMHC) review of suicide and self-harm services for veterans and members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Dan Tehan and Minister for Health Greg Hunt acknowledged receipt of the review. “The Government has a responsibility to the men and […]
The Federal Government will abandon its push for new powers to release the personal information of veterans should it wish to correct deliberately misleading public statements. The ABC revealed concerns about the legislation earlier this month with sections of the veteran community fearing it was designed to silence public criticism. The proposal was wrapped into […]
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