Much has been written about wars, conflicts and battles. But how many historians, authors or commentators, drill down into the engine room of any conflict that is the lot of the soldier, airman or sailor? That lot is not only the engine room, but is at the heart and soul of a unit – one, that […]

Any death by suicide is tragic. Defence is committed to increasing our understanding of this issue so that we can continue to improve the support services available to our people. Most importantly, we need to help those who are suffering to understand that support is available to them – they do not need to suffer […]

Sadly, we have been advised of the death of MAJGEN Jim Hughes, AO, DSO, MC, on Friday 12 Aug 2016, a fine soldier of the RAR and SAS. He served in 3RAR in Korea (Op Commando, MC) and Malaya; 2 SAS Sqn in Malaysia/Borneo; and as CO 4RAR/NZ (ANZAC) in SVN (DSO). Funeral details are […]

Families speak about military loved ones lost and how we failed them. Ruth Lamperd, Herald Sun August 13, 2016 – — with Ashley Argoon [email protected] A SHAMEFUL number of Aussie soldiers return from war zones depressed, anxious, in despair but unable to find help. Grieving families of war veterans who have taken their own lives say their loved […]

ROSS EASTGATE, Townsville Bulletin August 11, 2016 WHETHER the second Turnbull Government lasts a full term or not these are exciting times, as the PM might say, to be an Australian lobbyist. With such close numbers in either parliamentary chamber or even a joint sitting all political parties have an unequalled opportunity to court and […]

Two legged blinkered sheep play “follow the leaders” in busy streets Indifferent to amber signs of threat that our flock could soon meet Dressed in space age cloth, texting and asking ‘What’s in it for me’? Yesterday is forgotten and who cares of tomorrow in a land so free   There are gatherings where zealots […]

ROSS EASTGATE, Townsville Bulletin August 4, 2016  LAST week 27 Australian veterans returned from an emotional 10-day visit to the Republica Democratica de Timor L’Este. Organised by Gary Stone and sponsored by the Queensland RSL branch, it was the first time many had ret­urned since Australian-led INT­ERFET forces intervened as East Timor transitioned from Indonesian […]

Read the latest copy of The Voice from the Korean Veterans Association click here.  

With less than a week to go until Census night on 9 August, you should have received your online access codes but what if you don’t have internet access? Included in the letter detailing your access codes, is a number to call to request a paper copy of the Census be sent to you. Sounds […]

THIS A SCAM – SENT AS INFORMATION TO YOU  – PLEASE PASS ON TO OTHERS WHO MAYBE INTERESTED The Federal Court of Australia uses information technology to increase the effectiveness, efficiency and accessibility of the Court. You’ve been subpoenaed A subpoena has been ordered to you. You have to visit a court to give testimony […]