The Royal Australian Regiment Association

12/06/2026

VALE: Allan Joseph McLean – 3rd May 1941 – 8th June 2026

The Royal Australian Regiment, and all who served with Allan are saddened by his passing and offer their condolence to Wendy and their family including the 4 RAR Association Family. Allan enlisted in the Regular Army in 1959 and served in 3 RAR, in 1963 with 2 RAR on promotion to CPL and in 1964 was posted to the newly raised 4 RAR for service in Malaysia and in Borneo during Indonesian Confrontation....

The Royal Australian Regiment, and all who served with Allan are saddened by his passing and offer their condolence to Wendy and their family including the 4 RAR Association Family. […]

10/06/2026

ARMY NEWSPAPER – June 11, 2028

Australian Army | Digital Edition The King's Birthday Honours and Awards list for the Army is on page 2 The Honours and Awards for Defence Personnell is here Congratulations to all Awardees

Australian Army | Digital Edition  The King’s Birthday Honours and Awards list for the Army is on page 2 The Honours and Awards for Defence Personnell is here Congratulations to […]

09/06/2026

Congratulations to Brigadier David McCammon AM DSM and Bar

The Royal Australian Regiment Association congratulates Brigadier David McCammon on his Award as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the recent King's Birthday Honours. Since his time as Commanding Officer of the 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (7RAR), David has been a steadfast supporter of our Regimental Association. As Head of Corps and as a one-star Brigadier, he has led with distinction at every operational level of command within the Corps....

The Royal Australian Regiment Association congratulates Brigadier David McCammon on his Award as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the recent King’s Birthday Honours. Since his time […]

09/06/2026

Townsville Bulletin: Former Townsville army chief honoured with Order of Australia

Former 3rd Brigade Commander Brigadier Dave McCammon has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for his decorated military service and community leadership in Townsville. Former 3rd Brigade Commander Brigadier Dave McCammon has been recognised for service to the Army, the Townsville community and as Commander of the Australian Army Cadets. Picture: Evan Morgan He has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the King’s Birthday Honours, recognising a distinguished military career spanning more than 25 years and a leadership legacy that left a lasting mark on Townsville....

Former 3rd Brigade Commander Brigadier Dave McCammon has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for his decorated military service and community leadership in Townsville. Former 3rd Brigade […]

04/06/2026

80 years ago today

On 4 June 1946, war widows in NSW came together for the first time. More than 300 women filled the conference room of the Grand United Order of Oddfellows on Castlereagh Street, Sydney. By the end of the meeting the War Widows Guild of NSW had its first 100 members. These widows came together in the aftermath of World War II....

On 4 June 1946, war widows in NSW came together for the first time. More than 300 women filled the conference room of the Grand United Order of Oddfellows on […]

30/05/2026

DVA Resource – Community questions answered – Helping the veteran community access clear, reliable information

We know there can sometimes be confusion or mixed messages about issues affecting veterans and their families. Getting clear, accurate information is important — especially as misinformation or misunderstanding can make it harder for people to access the support available to them. DVA has launched a new Community questions answered webpage to help address this. It brings together clear, factual responses to common questions and issues, particularly where there has been confusion or misinformation in the veteran community....

We know there can sometimes be confusion or mixed messages about issues affecting veterans and their families. Getting clear, accurate information is important — especially as misinformation or misunderstanding can […]

30/05/2026

DUTY FIRST Magazine – Winter 2026 Edition

Duty First is the official magazine of the Royal Australian Regiment Association, covering Army, Defence, and veterans' news. Duty First is published four times a year and serves as the official magazine for the Royal Australian Regiment...read more

Duty First is the official magazine of the Royal Australian Regiment Association, covering Army, Defence, and veterans’ news.  Duty First is published four times a year and serves as the […]

28/05/2026

RARC INVITATION – To attend the Last Post Ceremony for Private Peter Raymond Gilson 1 RAR

On Behalf of the Chairman Mr Stuart Smith, AO DSCof theRoyal Australian Regiment CorporationAn Open Invitation is extended to all those from The Royal Australian Regiment now posted or retired in Canberra To Attend Last Post Ceremony For the Private Peter Raymod Gilson (RIP) 1st Battalion the Royal Australian Regiment At Australian War Memorial Commemorative Court yard, Treloar Cresent Campbell ACT…...

On Behalf of the Chairman Mr Stuart Smith, AO DSCof theRoyal Australian Regiment CorporationAn Open Invitation is extended to all those from The Royal Australian Regiment now posted or retired […]

19/05/2026

TPI Federation President’s 2nd letter to members- Allied Health

On 12 May, the Federal Government released its budget for the 2026/27 financial year. Within it, there is a line item for Allied Health for Veterans, with a “Cap Limit” of $5,000 per Financial Year. The TPI Federation sought clarification on what this means during the ESORT Budget Brief on 13 May. The TPI Federation, asked whether the $5,000 limit applies to all Allied Health support for the entire financial year—or whether it can be exceeded when there is a genuine clinical need that this could be collectively done, so that Veterans can maintain continuity of care through services such as Exercise Physiotherapy Psychology, and Dietetics....

On 12 May, the Federal Government released its budget for the 2026/27 financial year. Within it, there is a line item for Allied Health for Veterans, with a “Cap Limit” […]

19/05/2026

Vietnam veteran John O’Halloran awarded the Medal for Gallantry

John O'Halloran said he was "honoured" to receive the medal. (ABC News: Jasmine Hughes) Vietnam veteran John O'Halloran has received Australia’s third-highest military honour, the Medal of Gallantry, at a ceremony at Government House in Perth. Mr O'Halloran was just 21 when he led a fixed-bayonet charge against a Viet Cong jungle stronghold during Operation Bribie in February 1967, one of the fiercest engagements involving Australian troops during the Vietnam War....