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An old man and two younger men in Air Force uniforms hold frames photos and a letter

Bomber Command veteran, 101-year-old Ray Merrill, recently presented RAAF Base Edinburgh with a special gift.

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Assistant Minister for Veterans' Affairs Matt Thistlethwaite announced a $5.445 million grant for RSL Victoria to establish a Veterans’ and Families’ Hub in the Surf Coast/Geelong region.

Three men posing in front of kayak at end of river

Three veterans are kayaking the length of the Murray River to raise awareness of Soldier On and MatesHeroHelp

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An impressive mural representing women who served in, or supported, Australia’s and allied defence forces in times of war has been unveiled at the Violet Town RSL Sub-branch in North East Victoria.

Smiling woman walks through the bush

This year, health officer Major Chelsea Loerand is encouraging women to challenge themselves at Coastrek by walking 30 kilometres for charity.

An unidentified sailor on board HMAS Platypus watches smoke bollowing from MV Neptuna after she was destroyed during the first Japanese air raid on Darwin.

Today is a national day of remembrance honouring those who served and lost their lives in the attacks on Darwin and across northern Australia during the Second World War.

About 20 people stand next to memorial on tropical coastline

The 1943 sinking of HMAS Patricia Cam, and the loss of 9 men – including 3 Yolngu passengers – is one of Australia’s least-known wartime tragedies.

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Defence and DVA encourage ADF members to engage with transition support early to ensure they have the information necessary to consider the best career options.

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The Department is aware that the withdrawal of Defence and Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Human Research Ethics Committee approval on Monday, 5 February 2024 has increased concerns...

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'HERstory: Remembering Australia’s Military Women' is an exhibition at Sydney's Anzac Memorial featuring 24 women from New South Wales whose military service spans from 1942 up to the present day.

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