The Power of Dreams For soldiers at war, dreams are a powerful way to escape the reality of danger, death and misery which continually linger at their side. There are dreams they share with each other and some they do not. The odds are that their visions are of peaceful times at home and what […]
“echoes of conflict” is a musical reflection on the events surrounding many young Australians during the tumultuous years of the Vietnam War. The piece musically depicts a situation where young soldiers, many of whom were conscripted and full of apprehension and anxiety, faced an uncertain future; and how the forthcoming events created a dramatic change […]
Last year the Government said it sought to relieve the concerns of many in the ADF and ex-service community of the anti-malarial drug, Mefloquine. Their ability to deliver on this has been underwhelming. READ MORE
My Tough Father and Spoilt Me My dad lived in the rugged outback a long time ago Where cruel drought was followed by rivers in flooded flow His kitchen was a campfire with dampers in coals still red A rocky mattress on hard ground softened by grass for a bed His clock and compass […]
Lady Margaret Olive Bennett. In loving memory Passed away peacefully at home on Friday, 17 February 2017. Loving wife to General Sir Phillip Bennett, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother of Michael, Sue, Jane, Chris, Steve, Anneleen, Georgie, Michael, Sam, Anna, Ali, Jono, Daan, Ollie, and Angus. Relatives and friends are invited to a memorial service to […]
During the Vietnam War there were many bloody battles involving Australian troops. One such battle occurred in Operation Bribie (named after Bribie Island in Qld) during which diggers encountered a well dug enemy of significant strength. History records that elements of B company were given the order to attack the entrenched enemy. No easy […]
Written by Ross Eastgate Sydney’s Mardi Gras parade is on Saturday, March 4. It’s a date for your diaries, though you had better be quick if you want to reserve a place. In the interests of maintaining the mutually co-operative relationship between the Bulletin and Defence PR, Defenders is proud to assist promoting ADF participation […]
Here is DVA’s advice regarding after-hours care in Darwin for veterans experiencing an acute mental health crisis. “The most appropriate response in a mental health emergency or acute crisis situation, irrespective of location, is for the individual to be admitted to the emergency department of their closest public hospital. In Darwin, this would be […]
New research from ME Bank of 2000 Australian smartphone and tablet (mobile) users has revealed that nearly 50 per cent of people are failing to take simple measures to protect themselves. READ MORE
This is a request from John “Mac” McGovern Ex 4Platoon, B Company 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Battalion 2nd tour for your help. “Hello there, As you are probably aware, 2nd tour B Company 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Battalion members are taking over where the 1st tour guys left off, in keeping up the list of Mortality Files of Vietnam Veterans. […]
2017 will feature a number of significant military commemorations to recognise the service and sacrifice of the men and women who have fought to defend our country. See the details here
For many, many years I had the honour of being invited to speak with each graduating class at the Royal Military College in Canberra. When it was time for me, regrettably, to say hooroo, I left a final a message […]
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