A COMMEMORATIVE service will be held in Mount Gambier this Saturday afternoon to honour national Vietnam Veterans Day[…]
Vietnam veterans honoured
Service recognises war battles
VETERANS will gather in Canberra on Sunday to attend a national service to recognise the 50th anniversary of the battles at fire support bases Coral and Balmoral – Australia’s most protracted and costly battles of the Vietnam War.[…]
“Forgotten war” sacrifice remembered
WHILE thousands gathered at Vansittart Park Soldiers Memorial today to remember the bravery and sacrifice of those who defended the nation’s freedom and values, the first […]
Remembering the fallen
A VETERANS wall of remembrance has been established at the Mount Gambier Community Returned and Services League and will be formally dedicated on Anzac Day next […]
Golf: Regnier elected to president’s role
ROBE’S Ian Regnier has been elected South East Veteran Golf Association president. Regnier was elected to replace retiring president Bruce Packer at the association’s annual general […]
Research to help veterans
IN AN Australian first, post-traumatic stress research and clinical care will be located together at the new $15m Jamie Larcombe Centre[…]
Local veterans recognised
THREE local veterans were recognised for their service and sacrifice during times of both war and peace at a special presentation ceremony this week. Member for […]
State loans $200,000 to city RSL
MOUNT Gambier’s cash-strapped Community Returned and Services League received a boost from the State Government today as it announced a $200,000 loan to help the iconic […]
Australia’s wartime history promoted
VETERANS affairs minister Dan Tehan has encouraged Australians to visit The Anzac Portal website after a recent renovation[…]
Community honours Vietnam veterans
AROUND 40 people gathered at the Vansittart Park Soldier’s Memorial to honour the men and women who served Australia during the Vietnam War. Among them were […]