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We have updated our COVID-19 vaccination roll-out FAQ page in light of recent developments concerning the delta variant, lockdowns around the country and the distinction between the Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines.

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Australian Defence Force (ADF) families often have to relocate every few years, which can be both an

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On 15 August each year, we commemorate the more than 2,400 Australian and British prisoners of war and the estimated 16 per cent of Sabah’s civilian population who died during Japanese occupation.

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On 15 August we mark the 76 th anniversary of the end of the Second World War also known as Victory

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A new report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) titled Serving

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Peter Nugent, ‘Nug’ to his friends, left the Australian Defence Force for a number of reasons.

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On 11 August 1966, a peace treaty was signed between the Indonesian and Malaysian governments

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Services delivered as part of the CVC Program have been expanded, with Veteran White Card holders with an accepted mental health condition now eligible to receive coordinated support for their health and wellbeing needs.

The Census is coming this August

The 2021 Census is just around the corner, and for the first time the Australian Bureau of

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Applications are now open for expressions of interest for competitor and coaching positions in the 2021–23 ADF Adaptive Sports Program.

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