Month: September 2016

Honouring Australian Peacekeepers

Honouring Australian Peacekeepers

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Dan Tehan said the nation honoured the service of more than 30,000 men and women who have participated in peacekeeping operations since 1947 on National Peacekeepers Day today. Mr Tehan said 14 Australians had died on peacekeeping...

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Article on the Service for Jock (Robbie) Buchan

Article on the Service for Jock (Robbie) Buchan

Click here for the report on our comrade Jock (Robbie) Buchan following his service in South Vietnam where he was Killed-in-Action on 11 December 1969 in a contact on the Nui May Tao during Operation Marsden.

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TEHAN MEDIA RELEASE – WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY

TEHAN MEDIA RELEASE – WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY

There is the bravery of the men and women who serve in our armed forces who knowingly put their own life at risk in defence of our country. And there is bravery in asking for help and bravery in asking someone you know if they need help, no matter how uncomfortable...

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Opinion – Adverse effects of malaria drug

Opinion – Adverse effects of malaria drug

ROSS EASTGATE, Townsville Bulletin September 8, 2016 OCCASIONALLY words used inadvisably come back to bite you. The Australian Malaria Institute, an Australian Army unit says on its website, “Mefloquine is a safe and effective medication suitable for use as malaria...

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Black and White Fellas Wearing Slouch Hats

Black and White Fellas Wearing Slouch Hats

A salute to all warriors, black, white and brindle who served together, fought together and for some, they also died together. Prologue Old soldiers from days gone by often wonder where their mates are and how they fared in the years that followed their discharge. At...

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TEHAN MEDIA RELEASE – WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY

Praise for volunteer veterans supporting other veterans

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Dan Tehan praised the veterans who volunteer their time to support other veterans with mental health issues as he toured the Peer to Peer Support Network pilot program in Townsville today. Mr Tehan visited the premises of Mates4Mates to...

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