The Emergency Information article recently posted and repeated below has been revealed as a hoax. My sources and I published the “Tips” in good faith without checking their veracity. We apologise for any upset and/or inconvenience caused and eat much ‘Humble Pie’ accordingly. A check with Snopes reveals the truth here and here As a guide if you want […]
Every Year Easter and Anzac Day occur in close proximity . They actually share much in common . Easter commemorates the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, who came to liberate people from fear oppression and bondage . Anzac Day commemorates the life death and resurrection of our servicepeople who also sought to liberate people […]
It’s not Paul Hogan, nor Tony Abbott and it sure as daylight isn’t a rugged bushman. The first glimpse at census data collected last year has revealed the typical Australian is a 38-year-old married mother of two who lives in a three-bedroom house, which she owns with a mortgage. Both her parents were born in […]
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Dan Tehan said improvements to an online resource for current and former members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) would better help them manage stress. Mr Tehan said the High Res website had been updated following user feedback to make it easier to use. “The High Res website is a valuable […]
Australia looks on track for a stellar year. To our Treasurer with his fiscal game plan ahead, I say, “beam us up a great Budget, Scotty!” All too often I hear media ‘experts’ telling us that our economy is “shot to pieces” and our standard of living is falling! And let’s not talk about our […]
In a world of political correctness, be careful what you say A slip of the tongue means exile and a high cost you will pay Offer contrary views which upset our new regime, then watch out! You’re branded racist, stricken with islamophobia or an ignorant lout Don’t call politicians “useless basxxrds,”as once we used […]
The Australian Malarial Institute has conducted questionable trials into both mefloquine and tafenoquine with recorded adverse consequences to many who have taken them. READ MORE
IT was never the intention of those who envisaged a dedicated system to care for Australia’s war veterans that those veterans would have to fight tooth and nail for benefits. It quickly became very obvious during World War I that our young and emerging nation would need to care for thousands […]
Proficiency in another language is always helpful, particularly when a discrete profanity is required. In a life not always well spent mixing with soldiers of multiple nationalities in exotic locations, discovering new swear words has proved a valuable education. What passes as unacceptably profane in one language may be acceptable in another particularly when the words […]
Perspectives and Lessons from Australia’s War in Afghanistan & Iraq 2001 -2014 is a two-day Conference 12 – 13 May 2017. at the Monash Centre, Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera, Brisbane. READ MORE
The Regiment congratulates Peter on his 90th Birthday. Before he became the face of ABC TV’s Gardening Australia, he served in the Korean War with 3 RAR Machine Gun Platoon. He is the Honorary Gardener of The Regiment’s National Memorial Walk at Gallipoli Barracks Enoggera, Brisbane. Read More of Peter’s memories of The Forgotten War […]
Precious Memories of Yesterday I often try to open that magic door Wishing and hoping for evermore To find you waiting in the shade of our favourite tree Where we would often rest, just you and me Is it so long ago since you went away To me it seems only yesterday Friends tell me […]
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