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Ceremonial Guns being fired at Mount Pleasant, Canberra

The Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery (RAA) yesterday marked the 150th anniversary of

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From 2 August 2021, veterans and family members may be eligible for the COVID‑19 Disaster Payment.

Five elderly men wearing medals stand in front of low wall with brass plaques attached

A commemorative service was held on 28 July at the Royal Military College – Duntroon, recognising an

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Former Women’s Royal Australian Navy Service Joan Sanders Majithia was a code-breaker during the Second World War.

Two generals inspect a line of soldiers in slouch hats standing at attention

Sixty-eight years ago today, the Korean War Armistice was signed, marking the end of a 3-year

Photo of man with his hands on his own back

An article from the Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation, which is investigating the physical impact of service in the Australian Defence Force. This week is National Pain Week.

Logo for Prime Minister's Veterans' Employment Awards

The finalists and winners of eight award categories in this year’s Prime Minister’s Veterans’

Ivy-covered old building with the RUSI logo superimposed

The Royal United Services Institute of Victoria (RUSIV) has announced an annual endowed essay

Soldiers wearing blue caps standing in formation in front of temple complex

The Australian War Memorial is preparing an exhibition devoted to Australia's peacekeeping missions.

Healthcare from home

Access to telehealth services for medical, community nursing and most allied health services has been extended through to 31 December 2021.

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