Centaur victims have been honoured at sea in a memorial service held above the ship’s wreck site. More than 300 people gathered to remember those who perished in Queensland’s worst wartime disaster. Dani Luck reports.
An Australian solider who fought along side fallen Queensland Digger Jared MacKinney has accused the Army of failing its troops. He claims better support may have prevented the death but the Defence Force say the allegations are “ill informed”. Dani …
Family, friends and colleagues have gathered at a funeral to pay tribute to a Brisbane soldier who they say was an extraordinary young man. Lance Corporal Jared MacKinney’s widow says their son will be named in his honour. Sacha Passi …
A defiant group of Australian war veterans staged a protest outside Enoggera Barracks over the country’s military role in Afghanistan. The demonstration was organised by Stand Fast- the national association of war veterans opposing Australia’s ongoing involvement. Benjamin Leming reports.
Two hundred and twelve national servicemen who died in battle were remembered today at a ceremony in Canberra. Two thousand ex-servicemen marched and then gathered with their families for the dedication of a National Service Memorial. Elly Bradfield reports.
The only westerner to survive being captured by Al Qaeda has returned to Australia to write a book about his time as a war correspondent in Iraq. Michael Ware is home safe but not without his demons. QUT News reports.
A documentary about one of World War Two’s most significant battles has just been released. The Battle of the Coral Sea: Lest we Forget hopes to raise public awareness. Wendy Fung reports.
Air Force, Army and Navy personnel have been awarded commendations for their efforts to rescue refugees from a boat. The honour is in recognition of the personnel who acted quickly when an explosion blew more than forty people into the …
Anzac Day ceremonies at Queensland schools were sounding a little different today, with the New Zealand national anthem played at the services for the first time. And it seems the day has never been more important to us. Nicholas Bolton …