On 24 April each year we mark Kapyong Day and remember the service and sacrifice of the United Nations (UN) forces, including Australian troops, in defending Seoul in South Korea from communist forces. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said during the...
History tells us that with few exceptions, our past generations have all been exposed to significant challenges and won. Through the ages our people have certainly been tested with wars, Spanish Flu, drought, fire, famine and empty pockets on many occasions. In living...
Easter is normally for all Australians a joyful time of rest, relaxation and family gatherings. It is a Govt gazetted holiday specifically to provide opportunity for people to reflect and participate in traditional Easter religious...
The ABC will broadcast Nationally the Anzac Day service at 5:30 am AEST on the 25th April, Anzac Day, with Television coverage beginning at 5:00 am. It will be a private service, not open to the public, and televised from the Great Hall at the Australian...
Update from Liz Cosson AM CSC Secretary Department of Veterans’ Affairs to ESORT members for distribution “As I outlined in our teleconference last Friday, I will continue to update you at our weekly Friday COVID-19 teleconferences. You should also now have...
Hello All. 15 of us turned up this morning and it was fine and 20 degrees but sadly not a drop of rain over the past week. However, the Walk is looking good, green and lush. No mowing was required Rod Wyatt raked the few leaves on Diggers Rest and around the...
President’s Message We have had a busy period since the last ENews, some good and some sad.Remembrance Day at The Walk and Contemplation Building for the last eleven years has been one of the highlights on our calendar. We host the Year 6 Class from McDowall State...
The Afghanistan Avenue of Honour at Yungaburra Qld is a living memorial dedicated to the memory of all who served in the fight against terror in Afghanistan and to those brave and selfless Australians who made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of freedom and...
President’s Message We have had a busy period since the last ENews, some good and some sad. Remembrance Day at The Walk and Contemplation Building for the last eleven years has been one of the highlights on our calendar. We host the Year 6 Class from McDowall State...
President’s Message Another month gone, it seems like only yesterday that I wrote the last Report. I suppose that means we are getting older quicker! The RARAQ still exists even though, like other Bn Associations, recruiting is at a standstill. It is a serious subject...