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Taylor's comments draw scrutiny from political leaders amid condemnation of Anzac Day booing
Political leaders have continued to condemn the booing of Welcome to Country cer...
Dechlan Brennan 27 Apr 2026
Right-wing agitators ejected for heckling Anzac Day ceremonies
Associates of a prominent anti-immigration group were among those ejected from a...
At dawn, we remember and we choose who we are
The message of silence At first light, in the half-shadow between night and day,...
Jesse J. Fleay 25 Apr 2026
Jacqui Lambie accuses ADF and Commonwealth of failing women veterans assaulted overseas
Senator Jacqui Lambie says female veterans who experienced sexual assault while...
Dechlan Brennan 3 Mar 2026
Indigenous veterans honoured at two special Boorloo ceremonies
Indigenous veterans, including those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Firs...
Giovanni Torre 29 May 2025
Aurukun Indigenous veteran to be honoured on National Reconciliation Day

The service and sacrifice of Private Charlie Bob Ngakyunkwokka* will be commemorated next week at the Last Post Ceremony on National Reconciliation Day.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan May 23, 2025
Bringing His Spirit Home: A Gomeroi soldier's legacy remembered

Gomeroi man William Allan Irwin DCM has become the first soldier in history to be named an honorary citizen of France's Somme region, more than a century after his death in the First World War.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler May 6, 2025
Our Indigenous Veterans and CommBank launch key partnership

Indigenous veterans have long been underrepresented in Australia's historical records, their contributions to the nation's defence overlooked.

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Zak Kirkup Apr 16, 2025
"This is our legacy": Inaugural Aboriginal over-50s XI makes international debut

Opening quick Steve Jennings strolled into the crease, hit the deck and delivered more than the national over 50 Aboriginal men's cricket team's first ball on Thursday morning.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Apr 12, 2025
Trump regime removes articles about Native American war heroes from official websites

The Trump administration has removed references to Native American war heroes from official government websites. From 1942 to 1945, the Code Talkers were vital to every major operation of the Marine C...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 21, 2025
"He proved he's still a warrior" - Indigenous veterans honoured on ANZAC Day

Anzac Day will again see Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander veterans honoured at the Coloured Digger March and events. Ken 'Kira-Dhan' Zulumovski, an Aboriginal man who served in the Royal Australi...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Apr 25, 2024
First Peoples Assembly call for recognition of Aboriginal veterans denied land packages

The First Peoples' Assembly have marked ANZAC day with a call for the Victorian and federal governments to recognise Aboriginal soldiers who served but were denied land packages provided to their non-...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Apr 25, 2024
Churchill Fellow honours Aboriginal soldiers' legacy with journey to France

Gamilaroi / Yullaroi man, Joseph (Joe) Flick, a Churchill Fellow, pays tribute on Anzac Day to Indigenous soldiers who defended a nation that once denied them citizenship.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Apr 24, 2024
Native American war hero's tragic end exposed injustice

Ira Hamilton Hayes, a young Akimel O'odham war hero, has been immortalised in one of history's most famous photographs, honoured by an imposing memorial statue in Arlington, depicted in major Hollywoo...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Aug 9, 2023
Service of First Nations Victorians commemorated at annual remembrance service

First Nations people who served on behalf of Australia have been honoured at the Victorian Aboriginal Remembrance Service held on Wednesday. The commemorative service is held each year during Reconcil...

Callan Morse Callan Morse May 31, 2023
Defence and Veterans Legal Service calls for voices of First Nations veterans to be heard

The Defence and Veterans Legal Service (DFAS) has called for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide to hear the voices of First Nations veterans, saying it is "crucial" for the Commissi...

Callan Morse Callan Morse May 26, 2023
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander veterans to be honoured at Sydney service

The 17th Annual Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Servicemen and Servicewomen Commemoration Service will honour Indigenous veterans Friday, 26 May, in Sydney.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 25, 2023
A history of service: proud family amongst Indigenous veterans honoured on ANZAC Day

A major ANZAC Day event will honour the life and service of Warrant Officer and fighter pilot Leonard Waters, as well as acknowledge the many other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander veterans.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Apr 25, 2023
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