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More than 80 years after coming down in the sea off Papua New Guinea, the crew of a Hudson bomber are being remembered and celebrated for their heroism.

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DVA collaborates with health providers and other organisations to deliver services and benefits for

TWO MOTOR TRANSPORT DRIVERS ON VE DAY, READING THE NEWS OF VICTORY IN EUROPE OUTSIDE THE QUEENSBRIDGE HOTEL,

After nearly six years of bloody conflict, the war in Europe was over.

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Australian veterans’ charity Mates4Mates is boosting support to serving and ex-serving Defence Force personnel, delivering an Online Sleep Program to raise awareness of the benefits of sleep health.

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Veteran Don Kennedy has been awarded the Merchant Mariners of WW2 Congressional Gold Medal.

A photo of the newly refurbished Surrender Point Memorial

The public are invited back to the iconic Surrender Point Memorial on Labuan Island, Malaysia, following the Memorial’s significant refurbishment works.

A silhouetted soldier at dawn at a memorial, with the words duty and peace inscribed on the memorial, highlighted

Yesterday thousands of Australians gathered across the country and the world to commemorate Anzac Day.

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If you’re a Gold or White Card holder with eligibility under the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 you may be able to access the Booked Car with Driver service, where DVA arranges taxi or hire car travel on your behalf with no out of pocket expenses.

Rodney Cottam

The objective of the ZERO600 Challenge is simple yet incredibly impactful: rise by 6am for six consecutive days, complete an exercise routine with a friend, team, pet or by yourself, and show your support while getting active and connected.

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On 24 April, we pause to commemorate Kapyong Day, an annual day of remembrance honouring the Australians who served in the Battle of Kapyong, a costly engagement during the Korean War.

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