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Recent ADF members ruled out of veterans' service chief

Recent ADF members ruled out of veterans' service chief

As recruitment is underway for the head of a body to uphold accountability of reforms to defence and veteran wellbeing, a key group will be ineligible.

PM urged to dump 'backward' Defence awards changes

PM urged to dump 'backward' Defence awards changes

PM urged to dump 'backward' Defence awards changes

PM urged to dump 'backward' Defence awards changes

Labor's proposed changes to how people can appeal a Defence decision to refuse honours and awards have failed to secure the backing of a parliamentary inquiry.

Families on the frontline of veterans' wellbeing battle

Families on the frontline of veterans' wellbeing battle

Families on the frontline of veterans' wellbeing battle

Families on the frontline of veterans' wellbeing battle

The families of defence force members and veterans are on the frontline of the fight to turn around poor health and wellbeing outcomes for servicemen and women.

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Veterans charity in shambles after four resignations

Veterans charity in shambles after four resignations

An RSL branch is being asked how it can continue operating after four directors including its chair quit, amid "conflicts" and a lawsuit.

Former commando denied bail over drugs and gun charges

Former commando denied bail over drugs and gun charges

A former elite soldier accused of possessing 45 grams of meth was caught up in a police raid while trying to buy drugs for his own use, a judge has heard.

Defence veteran suicide rate falls to 10-year low

Defence veteran suicide rate falls to 10-year low

Death rates among former and serving ADF members have dropped as the recommendations from a royal commission into veteran suicide come into effect.

Long road ahead for defence suicide inquiry reforms

Long road ahead for defence suicide inquiry reforms

Just nine of more than 100 recommendations from a royal commission into veteran suicide have been put in place, a year after findings were handed down.

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'People see injustice': fight goes on for Vietnam vets

'People see injustice': fight goes on for Vietnam vets

'People see injustice': fight goes on for Vietnam vets

'People see injustice': fight goes on for Vietnam vets

Vietnam War veterans are being honoured around the nation but for thousands of Australians, the battle for recognition of their service and suffering continues.

Lessons 'not learnt' 80 years on from World War II

Lessons 'not learnt' 80 years on from World War II

Lessons 'not learnt' 80 years on from World War II

Lessons 'not learnt' 80 years on from World War II

Australians have paused to reflect on the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, with many thankful for the sacrifices made to ensure peace in Australia.

Tales of the jungle: how WWII's eyes and ears endured

Tales of the jungle: how WWII's eyes and ears endured

Tales of the jungle: how WWII's eyes and ears endured

Tales of the jungle: how WWII's eyes and ears endured

Facing the threat of Japanese invaders, World War II veterans who provided support to frontline troops were subjected to unbearable conditions.

Veterans remembered for service in 'forgotten war'

Veterans remembered for service in 'forgotten war'

Veterans remembered for service in 'forgotten war'

Veterans remembered for service in 'forgotten war'

Australia's Korean War veterans and their families have been honoured during a moving commemorative service to mark the 75th anniversary.

Indigenous used as political football in Welcome debate

Indigenous used as political football in Welcome debate

Indigenous used as political football in Welcome debate

Indigenous used as political football in Welcome debate

Aboriginal people are being used as a political football in an "outdated and tired match" and critics miss the point of Welcome to Country, an advocate says.

Melbourne Storm slammed as Welcome to Country cancelled

Melbourne Storm slammed as Welcome to Country cancelled

Melbourne Storm slammed as Welcome to Country cancelled

Melbourne Storm slammed as Welcome to Country cancelled

The NRL's Melbourne Storm are accused of cancelling the Welcome to Country at short notice, hours after hecklers disrupted the city's Anzac Day dawn service.

Veterans' challenges remain long after service is over

Veterans' challenges remain long after service is over

Veterans' challenges remain long after service is over

Veterans' challenges remain long after service is over

Female Australian Defence Force members face unique challenges while in service but for many the battle continues long after leaving the military.

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Dawn service in Turkey marks 110 years of the Anzacs

Australians, New Zealanders and royalty have met on the Gallipoli Peninsula to remember those who lost their lives on the Turkish battlefields 110 years ago.

Rainy weather no barrier as thousands mark Anzac Day

Wet weather didn't deter thousands of Queenslanders from turning out all over the state to mark Anzac Day.

Aussies mark Anzac memory of diggers young and old

Tens of thousands of Australians have turned out pay respects to veterans, despite some dawn services being marred by hecklers and interjections.

New generation honours veterans' sacrifice on Anzac Day

Sydney's streets were packed to honour past and present military members, with those actively serving stressing the importance of remembering the past.

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Pub breaks out food and fiddles for Anzac Day festival

Pubs and clubs in the country and city will commemorate Anzac Day a little differently, with one country inn hosting a music festival.

Aussie soldiers' bodies found 107 years after battle

The remains of four World War I soldiers have been discovered by a dedicated team during a fieldwork activity in northern France ahead of Anzac Day.

Jacob Elordi returns home in Narrow Road miniseries

A tale of love, war and memory, The Narrow Road to the Deep North sees Hollywood star Jacob Elordi playing an Australian for the first time in years.

Dutton accuses PM of peddling 'dirt' on share purchases

Attempts to use Peter Dutton's decades-old financial records against him reflect poorly on the federal government, the opposition leader says.

'We're the glue': spotlight thrust on army signallers

Current and former army members have put on a show full of pomp and ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals.

War veteran paints his way out of a dark place

A war veteran who turned to art to manage his trauma now hopes to make a career out of his passion, and will paint a mural for a veterans support group.

Coalition's nuclear plan would hit economy: Chalmers

The coalition's nuclear energy plan will hit the Australian economy by trillions, the treasurer warns, as Labor defends the action taken to lower power bills.

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