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The future of the RSL lies in it becoming a truly national organisation reflecting the organisational and governance practices of the 21st century. Now is the time for the RSL leadership to regain and to dominate in the art of political advocacy so effectively practiced by those leaders who sprang from the AIF era. They […]

Tom has left The Square Read his Obituary here

Down under, we’re told the age of entitlement is over for all To reduce the debt, “shoulders to the wheel” is the official call Aussie pensioners are quickly seen as an easy touch Thus Canberra plans to steal more of what already isn’t much   Ned Kelly and Robin Hood robbed the rich to give […]

“Falling through the Cracks” is a Royal Australian Regiment Association (RARA) proposal to help prevent it. Have your say about it. The RARA has been involved in many discussions on various committees through the Prime Minister’s Advisory Council (PMAC) , the Ex- Service Organisations Round table (ESORT)   DVA’s other Consultative forums , State Veterans’ Advisory […]

Funeral Notice Major Thomas Lloyd MUGGLETON MBE (Ret’d) Passed away peacefully at home in Paradise Point, Queensland on the 15th of January 2017. The love of his adored Thel’s (dec) life, Tom was a devoted Dad to MaryRose, Paul (dec), Denise and Alison. Pop to David, Cathryn, Anna and Keeley and father-in-law to Tony and […]

  The selection of Gen. James N. Mattis as defense secretary signals a more assertive American posture in the Middle East. Read More And listen to the 2015 interview Uncommon Knowledge: Retired U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis … it provides the General’s insights on the nature and history of war and candid  comments on USA’s strategic […]

Our Tom, Always on Parade Father Time captures all and it will always be Yet never to be stolen are images of this hero to see Clad with courage, honour, duty first and love of nation Leadership by example was always his station Stand fast as this warrior draped with his beloved flag passes by […]

Tom passed away peacefully this evening. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mary Rose and the Family. George Mansford’s poem Homeward Bound is appropriate I saw the shooting star burning so bright Falling, falling, fading and soon from sight So distant and yet so near In its wake, a soldier’s journey so very clear Duty, […]

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