DOZING under an apple tree in his Lincolnshire garden during summer in 1666, Isaac Newton was jolted awake when a falling apple struck his head. Momentarily losing his composure, Newton said […] The post Opinion: Pollies stuck to their own Laws of Physics appeared first on Royal Australian Regiment Association.

At last a national media organisation, News Limited media’s Charles Miranda, has exposed publicly in the Courier Mail and the Townsville Bulletin the facts of the Australian Army’s Rifle Company […] The post Courier Mail article – War They Tried to Keep Secret appeared first on Royal Australian Regiment Association.

The Weekend Australian Inquirer article 22nd October 2022 by Cameron Stewart With three explosive sentences, Australian War Memorial Council chairman Brendan Nelson has unleashed a fierce culture war over how […] The post War memorial caught in the crossfire appeared first on Royal Australian Regiment Association.

This is a must read transcript where from an infantryman’s perspective “the rubber hits the road” with Justin’s evidence of his experiences in the Army and his work in transition and as […] The post Justin Huggett MG – The Royal Commission into Defence & Veteran Suicide – Public Hearing Darwin 19 October 2022 appeared first on […]

The Albanese Government will recommend the Governor-General appoint the Hon Kim Beazley AC as a member of the Council of the Australian War Memorial. Mr Beazley is a recipient of […] The post Council of The Australian War Memorial Appointment appeared first on Royal Australian Regiment Association.

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs has released a digital kitbag to help families, schools and community groups conduct their own commemorative service on Remembrance Day. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt […] The post Plan your own commemoration this Remembrance Day appeared first on Royal Australian Regiment Association.

The Indo-Pacific is the busiest and most contested area in relation to international security, with multiple players, agendas, and interests. Australia’s interests in the region are driven by the recognition […] The post Opinion: Among the Sea Powers – Australia’s Maritime Strategy in the Indo-Pacific appeared first on Royal Australian Regiment Association.

Consultation on reforming veterans’ legislation has commenced today with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) seeking submissions from the community. The Australian Government recently agreed to Recommendation 1 of the Royal […] The post Government seeks your feedback on veterans’ legislative reform appeared first on Royal Australian Regiment Association.

Read the latest The post 9 RARA Newsletter (VIC) October 2022 appeared first on Royal Australian Regiment Association.

RUSSIA’S Kerch bridge linking it with what most regard as unlawfully occupied Crimea was allegorical of the strengths and weaknesses of Australia’s strategic defences. The air-sea gap providing physical separation […] The post Opinion: Missile strike a stark strategic reminder appeared first on Royal Australian Regiment Association.

If the proposed introduction to the AWM to recognise and include indigenous warriors involved in warfare with settlers succeeds, it will run the risk of dire consequences. Particularly in providing more […] The post George Mansford’s Opinion – The AWM’s Intent is in haste and needs an Urgent rethink appeared first on Royal Australian Regiment Association.

The AWM Council is planning on including presentations about atrocities committed against Aborigines and the so-called  ‘colonial wars’.  Read all about it here “War Memorial chair, former Howard government minister […] The post Memorial Intent Challenged appeared first on Royal Australian Regiment Association.