AUSTRALIANS are encouraged to pause and remember the legacy and valuable contribution of Australia’s First Nations’ service men and women this NAIDOC Week. NAIDOC Week, held from 4 – 11 July, is a national celebration of the world’s oldest living cultures and highlights the strengths and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to our […]
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission honours the 1.7 million people across both World Wars who made the ultimate sacrifice on the battlefield, ensuring they are never forgotten. This article looks at the history of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) and its vital work today. During gruelling and bloody First World War battles, great swathes […]
Navy Veterans Salute the ‘Forgotten War’ On Thursday 24th June at 10.30 am the N.A.A. (Naval Association of Australia Queensland) will highlight the service of members of the Royal Australia Navy in the Korean War. See the Naval Association of Australia Queensland Section’s Media Release.Media-Media-February-12Download A short ceremony is held at 10.30am on the last Thursday […]