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Sunday 9th August 2026 - 2:15pm to 2:45pm. Kingston SE RSL invites you to attend a commemorative service at the Reedy Creek RAAF Anson AW678 Crash Site Memorial. Following the service, please join us for afternoon tea at the RSL Clubrooms, 40 James Street, Kingston SE, South Australia. RSVP by 5th August 2026.

TTSA is a newly formed subsidiary of Outback Grave Markers Inc (OGM). A volunteer, not for profit organisation, telling the stories and marking the graves of more than 4,500 pioneers across Australia. Over the last 10 years, we have marked the graves of numerous Gallipoli, WW1 and WW2 survivors, whose graves show no
recognition of their service. We now have the capability and passion to tell the stories and make plaques for these ex-service personnel. At no cost, honour your family members’ service by submitting their story, with photos, to be published on our freely available website and stored permanently. Services include ADF, First Responders, Surf Life Savers and Nurses, etc. At a nominal cost (to cover material only), you can also have an engraved plaque made, with a personal photo to commemorate your family members.

My husband and I have both been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). My husband is an Australian Defence Force veteran. We know of two other ADF couples that have developed MS and also an American couple. I have a background in neuropsychology, and I want to know more about this atypical situation. Please share this story so more military couples in the same situation might come forward and make contact with me.

The sub-Branch was launched in May 2026 and this notice is a call-out to any ex-Services personnel living in the UK and interested in being involved with a like-minded group of current and ex-services personnel. The RSL has a responsibility to support veterans and their families, regardless of where they might live. If you have any mates who are living and working in the UK, who would benefit from a London based RSL network, please pass them the below details. For those wishing to join, click on the below link and choose ANZAC House as your sub-branch, or reach out for a chat.

Seeking information regarding Peter (service number 2786848), who served in Vietnam with 131 Divisional Locating Battery, RAA, from 1967–1968. The Association is seeking confirmation of his date of death and place of burial for inclusion in the 131 Div Loc Bty RAA Association newsletter, which honours members who have passed.

I served as Major Bill’s radio operator on all ops of 4 RAR’s 68/69 Viet tour. I’m seeking a copy of his MC citation gained on 16 Feb 1969.

Desperately seeking any photos from the WRAAC School 5/81 March Out Parade and group photos, particularly Platoon 1.

Trying to contact Noel Robinson, last known Northern Beaches, Sydney.

The tragic circumstances of the Moora mortar tragedy on 15 March 1943 claimed the lives of 14 soldiers when a 3-inch mortar exploded during a training lesson conducted by 4th Infantry Battalion. The book will commemorate the lives lost in the tragedy. As part of this project, I’m also reaching out to families, relatives and friends of those who perished, in hopes of gathering personal stories, photographs, and memories that celebrate who they were - not just as names on a list, but as individuals who lived, loved, and were deeply cherished.

The 19th National Diggers Bowls Tournament is back in 2026, bringing together current and former Defence Force members from across Australia for a few days of competition, connection and banter. No team or experience? No problem. Just nominate by closing date, turn up for registration and you'll be matched with others. The Tournament is held in Dubbo and partners and families are welcome. Entry Fee - $75 per person (lunch included each day) One Non-military family member/partner per team of three is eligible. Nominations close 4 September; Diggers Day - Sunday 6 September; Registration Day - Monday 7 September, Tournament Days – 8 to 10 September 2026.

Hoping to touch base with Hairy, originally from Swansea Belmont. We joined the Army in August 1968 18Plt. C Company 1 RTB, then Infantry training at Ingleburn. I was posted to 3 RAR and I think Hairy went to 7 RAR.

Partners of Veterans Australia (PVA) is proud to announce this national commemorative and engagement event to be held on Friday 16 October 2026. This special event will recognise the often-unseen contribution, resilience and sacrifice of the partners, spouses, children and families who have stood beside those who have served Australia. The program will include a Commemorative Service and Wreath Laying Ceremony; National Symposium featuring guest speakers from government, veteran support organisations and community leaders; formal Gala Dinner hosted by Lady Lynne Cosgrove, Patron of PVA. The event aims to bring together current and former serving families, widows, carers, supporters, advocates and the broader veteran community for a day of recognition, connection and national conversation. Further details regarding registrations, speakers and ticketing will be released in coming months.

On behalf of the Clermont RSL in QLD, I am seeking relatives of two WWI soldiers who are buried in unmarked graves in the Clermont Cemetery. The branch wishes to commemorate these soldiers by adding a plaque on their grave but must first have approval from a relative. The soldiers are James Alexander Kirkpatrick S.N. 408, 42nd Battalion, died Clermont May 1919 and William Henry Mundt S.N. 2222, 52nd Battalion, died Clermont January 1936. Kirkpatrick was from the Bundaberg region and his father was the shire clerk at Eidsvold during the war. Both men suffered war injuries- Kirkpatrick had gunshot injuries and Mundt was gassed.

The retreat, Camp Andrew Russell (CAR), is named after the first Australian killed in action in Afghanistan. The retreat is available to all war and peacekeeping veterans, first responders, and their families. CAR provides a place of rest, remembrance and community. CAR, which is managed by VVFSA, is located on 20 acres at Alawoona and costs $8 per person, per night. We are also seeking a volunteer caretaker/manager for the camp for periods of 3 months to stay onsite to clean and complete admin for the camp.

I am researching the deployment of HMAS Supply to the Moruroa nuclear tests and the impact of potential radiation exposure to the crew. There is now modelling being conducted by a US University using declassified French files, focusing on the impact of the nuclear tests on island populations. I am seeking contact with crew members from that deployment or their families. It's time to tell the real story, especially on the radiation exposures ignored for decades.

looking for information on two items - a painting on black velvet titled 'The Grotto Wyndham', and a pewter mug engraved 'Top Shot of the RAAF'.

From Perth WA, the paper boy from West Heidelberg. It's regarding information for a book related to service in Vietnam.

The DVA funded Heart Health Program is launching a new 12 month group course at Core Strength Fitness (CSF), Noval Street, Maroochydore. Participants attend weekly group training sessions delivered by qualified coaches, supported by monthly health education modules covering topics such as nutrition, sleep, stress management, and healthy lifestyle habits. The program is fully funded by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and delivered nationally by Corporate Health Management (CHM). The program is open to eligible veterans, peacekeepers, and ADF firefighters who have not previously completed Heart Health or attended prior to 2020. Veterans living on the Sunshine Coast are encouraged to register early

On Saturday afternoon, June 6, 2026, a Last Post Ceremony at the AWM will tell the story of an airman of Bomber Command. On Sunday June 7, 2026, 11am, at the AWM's Bomber Command Memorial, a ceremony will be held to pay tribute to the 10,000 RAAF aircrew, ground staff and Women's Auxiliary Air Force members. There will be a dinner on the Saturday evening at the ADFA Officers' Mess and a lunch on Sunday at the new AWM Function Room.

Looking to contact any members of the course at Forest Hill, Wagga, May/June 1961.