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Black and white photo of about sixty air force personnel posing on and in front of a large aircraft

Running from September 1939 to May 1945, the Battle of the Atlantic was the longest continuous military campaign of the Second World War – and Australian service personnel and merchant seamen played took part in this critical battle.

Two young soldiers man a Bren gun in jungle conditions

On this day in 1945, a largely Australian force carried out an amphibious invasion of the small Japanese-held island of Tarakan, just off Borneo.

Two wooden crosses in field with poppies. The words Australia 1916 Pozieres are printed on the crosses.

Last Friday, Australians gathered around the country and the world to commemorate Anzac Day.

A hand is holding an open wallet and they are removing some Australian currency from the wallet

Are you starting – or thinking about starting – your own small business? Make sure you’ve got your legal and financial fundamentals covered in this webinar on 23 May.

Black and white photo of about 20 soldiers posing for camera

Today we pause to remember the Australians who fought in the Battle of Kapyong, which took place in South Korea from 23 to 25 April 1951.

About 40 men and women posing for photo in front of F-111 aircraft.

The popular charity ride Scootaville is hitting the road again in 2025 – and this year, it’s set to support both Legacy and the Air Force Association, raising funds and awareness for veterans and veteran families.

Montage of four portrait photos of smiling women

Those who have served and sacrificed or seen it through the eyes of those they love and support, represent the living embodiment of the Anzac spirit.

Graphic reading "Veterans' Entitlements Treatment and Support Act 2025"

Following passage of the Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support (Simplification and Harmonisation) Act 2025, the first level of external merits review for all compensation claim decisions made from 21 April 2025 will be to the Veterans’ Review Board, regardless of which Act a veteran or dependant has claimed under.

Thousands of people attending the Anzac Day Dawn Service

This year marks a poignant milestone: the 110th anniversary of the Anzac landings at Gallipoli during the First World War.

Cover of the Veteran Support and Services Guide showing title and photo of woman with her two kids and an Open Arms staff member

Hard copies of DVA’s Veteran Support and Services Guide are now available everywhere in Australia where you’ll physically engage with DVA.

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