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Hostile return makes today even more important for Bowen vet

'The people picking rice would wave at you today and take a shot at you tomorrow'

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11th Nov. 2020 4:11 PM

Bowen Vietnam veteran Peter Hannah recalls coming home to a hostile atmosphere after the war. Photo: Elyse Wurm

REMEMBRANCE DAY: ‘We must stay true to our values’

A Vietnam veteran says it is important for the youth to continue fighting for their freedoms.

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11th Nov. 2020 2:11 PM

Vietnam veteran Andrew McKay joined other ex-servicemen and women at the Remembrance Day service in Airlie Beach. Picture: Laura Thomas

The rift that could destroy ‘paralysed’ war widow charity

A simmering clash of egos at charity Legacy has left seen at least one war widow flee her home and a former Supreme Court...

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02nd Oct. 2020 6:10 AM

A simmering clash of egos at charity Legacy has left seen at least one war widow flee her home and a former Supreme Court judge umpire two warring power blocks.

‘Brings tears to my eyes, but proves I did a good job’

Former air force ‘truckie’ remembers his time in service on Vietnam Veteran’s Day.

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18th Aug. 2020 5:08 AM

Rowland 'Rowley' Badenoch is one of many Whitsunday Vietnam veterans honoured today. Picture: Laura Thomas

Coolum-Peregian RSL’s last surviving WWII veteran honoured

The last surviving WWII veteran in the Coolum-Peregian RSL Sub-Branch has been honoured in a ceremony fitting for his...

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16th Aug. 2020 5:08 AM

Frank McGreevyy, last living WWII veteran Coolum-Peregian RSL. Photo: Lucy Rutherford

Veterans honour and remember mates in moving service

Proserpine residents gathered at the RSL today for a combined service.

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15th Aug. 2020 2:08 PM

The service today marked the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in the Pacific, where one of Proserpine's four living WWII veterans, George Gnezdiloff, laid a wreath.

Full access for veteran support

BUNDABERG veterans are encouraged to participate in a program designed to cater to the needs of those living in regional...

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11th June 2020 8:06 AM

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Honouring soldiers from the end of the driveway

After 27 postings, a Cannonvale navy veteran said he had never experienced an Anzac Day like this.

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16th April 2020 3:04 PM

Jorja, Bill and Joan Rose will celebrate Anzac Day with a driveway ceremony for themselves.

Coast veteran shocked by ‘disgraceful’ public act

An irate ex-serviceman has labelled the behaviour of homeless people as "disgraceful" as nearby businesses struggle with...

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19th Feb. 2020 7:02 AM

Medical marijuana push for veterans

A new initiative by a medical marijuana firm aims to provide relief for returned soldiers suffering physical and mental...

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28th Nov. 2019 7:11 PM

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