Tag: Veterans
DNA hopes to solve unknown sailor mystery
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Testing at a DNA lab may unlock the mystery of the unknown sailor from HMAS Sydney.[MORE]
Hockey urges Govt to buy Graythwaite Estate
The federal member for North Sydney, Joe Hockey, says the Federal Government should buy the historic Graythwaite Estate after the Supreme Court ruled the New South Wales Government could sell it.[MORE]
Gulf War syndrome research needed: RSL
The RSL says the Federal Government owes it to Australian veterans to fund more research into Gulf War syndrome. [MORE]
Gallipoli diary sells for $24k
The diary of a Gallipoli digger that describes the historic campaign in vivid detail has sold for $24,000 in a Sydney auction. [MORE]
Japanese PM under fire for family's POW labour
Japanese Prime Minister Tara Aso has been questioned over his family's use of POW labour during World War II.[MORE]
Europe commemorates 90th Armistice anniversary
Solemn ceremonies across Europe have marked the 90th anniversary of the end of World War I.[MORE]
War veteran says medals stolen
An elderly Adelaide war veteran whose service medals have been stolen says he wants to get them back so he can pass them on to family members.[MORE]
Townsville pauses for Remembrance Day
Hundreds of people have gathered around the cenotaph in Townsville's Anzac Park to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the end of World War I.[MORE]
Western Qld embraces Remembrance Day services
Services will be held across the country for Remembrance Day today marking 90 years since the end of World War I.[MORE]
South coast pauses for Remembrance Day
A minute's silence was observed across the New South Wales south coast region this morning to remember men and women who lost their lives serving in conflict.[MORE]
Far north pauses for Remembrance Day
Thousands of people have taken part in Remembrance Day ceremonies across far north Queensland to commemorate 90 years since the end of World War I.[MORE]
Chopped memorial tree disappoints RSL
The Walkerston Pleystowe RSL says one of its memorial trees has been cut down.[MORE]
Vietnam vet on mission to bring home war dead
As Australia remembers its fallen war heroes on Remembrance Day, a local member of Operation Aussies Home Inc says he hopes he can accomplish one last mission.[MORE]
Riverina pauses for Remembrance Day
Cenotaphs in small towns and major Riverina centres will be the focus of services at 11:00am AEDT today to mark Remembrance Day.[MORE]
Sir Eric Neal to help veterans
The former South Australian governor, Sir Eric Neal, will be the chairman of the newly created Veterans' Advisory Council.[MORE]
Western Vic pauses for Remembrance Day
Thousands of people across western Victoria are expected to attend Remembrance Day ceremonies this morning.[MORE]
RSL brings Remembrance Day services to veterans
The Bendigo RSL says it will be visiting care agencies in the region today to conduct Remembrance Day services for veterans.[MORE]
Wide Bay stops for Remembrance Day
Communities across the Wide Bay Burnett will mark Remembrance Day today, 90 years after the end of World War I. [MORE]
Adelaide remembers the fallen
The 90th anniversary of the signing of the armistice has been commemorated in North Adelaide. [MORE]
Canberra turns red for Remembrance Day
The ACT Government will illuminate a number of city buildings in red tonight in recognition of tomorrow's Remembrance Day.[MORE]
Australia prepares to commemorate military loss
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Remembrance Day services around Australia mark the 90th anniversary of the end of WWI.[MORE]
G-G in France for 90th armistice anniversary
Governor-General Quentin Bryce joined hundreds of Australians in the town of Le Hamel in Northern France, at a moving ceremony to rededicate a memorial to honour Australians who fought a decisive World War I battle. [MORE]
Ceremony to honour fallen WW1 diggers
Thirty-eight goldfields' servicemen, who died from war injuries in World War I, will be remembered at a special ceremony this weekend.[MORE]
RSL dismay over cross vandalism
The South Australian RSL says it is dismayed that vandals have ripped out and destroyed some crosses placed in North Terrace in Adelaide the lead-up to Remembrance Day next week.[MORE]
Breaking through our Gallipoli 'myth'
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ABC Middle East correspondent Ben Knight dissects Australia's ANZAC legend. [MORE]
