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28 Apr 2012 Bombing of Darwin (Article by Conor Byrne from NTNews.com.au)
As most sailors were trying to get off ships during the 1942 Bombing of Darwin, Lieutenant Eric Thompson RANR was trying to get back on one. More.....
27 Apr 2012 Battle of the Coral Sea
The Australian American Association, Victoria, American Ex-Serviceman’s Association and Naval Commemoration Committee of Victoria Invites you to the Battle of the Coral Sea 70th Anniversary Commemoration on Saturday 5 May 2012 at 11.00am for 11.30am at the Forecourt, Shrine of Remembrance St Kilda Road, Melbourne. The Commemoration will be followed by tea and coffee in the Shrine. More.....
27 Apr 2012 Illegal fishing targeted in joint Australian-Indonesian operation
Illegal fishing has been the focus of a joint Australian Defence Force (ADF) and Indonesian Armed Forces operation that concluded in Darwin today. More.....
26 Apr 2012 Media Statement 26 April 2012:
Release of Statement in Support of Veterans.
Today marks a significant development in our veterans' battle for fair indexation of their superannuation pensions. Ex military chiefs and corporate figures - including Gina Rinehart - have joined forces in a call for action by issuing a Statement of Support to all media outlets. More.....
24 Apr 2012 View our April newsletter.
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24 Apr 2012 NCCV Newsletter
Click here to view the Naval Commemoration Committee of Victoria's April newsletter 'Rogue's Yarn'.
24 Apr 2012 Defence Force Welfare Association Monthly Update #270
24 Apr 2012 ANZAC CENTENARY PROGRAM
Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister on the Centenary of Anzac Warren Snowdon today announced a package of commemorative events and initiatives to mark the Centenary of Anzac. More.....
23 Apr 2012 Funding for Legacy Services Trust to support Defence families
The Minister for Defence Stephen Smith today announced a major initiative to enhance support for the families of Australian Defence Force (ADF)members who have been killed or seriously injured while serving the nation. More.....
21 Apr 2012  State-of-the-art radars delivered for AWDs
Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare today announced the arrival in Adelaide of the first of three state of the art horizon-search radars forthe Hobart Class Air Warfare Destroyers (AWDs). More.....
19 Apr 2012 NEW ANZAC CENTRE TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENARY OF ANZAC
Prime Minister Julia Gillard and the Minister Assisting the Prime Minister on the Centenary of Anzac Warren Snowdon today announced an additional $5 million for the establishment of an Anzac Interpretive Centre on Mount Adelaide in Albany, Western Australia. More.....
18 Apr 2012 Receipt of DLA Piper Report: Allegations of sexual and other abuse in Defence
Minister for Defence Stephen Smith today received the Final Report of Phase 1 of the DLA Piper Review of Allegations of sexual and other abuse in Defence. More.....
18 Apr 2012 Navy League of Australia - Victorian Chapter
Click here to view the League's April newsletter
13 Apr 2012 Kuttabul Commemoration Newsletter - March/April Edition
Here is our fourth edition to the Kuttabul Commemoration, 70th Anniversary newsletter. Of particular interest is a map, showing the boarding point for the 70th Anniversary Commemorative cruise. More.....
13 Apr 2012 Greyhound Gives Back – Free Anzac Day Travel for War Veterans
For the fifth year running Greyhound Australia will offer free Anzac Day travel for Aussie war veterans and war widows across its entire network. More.....
12 Apr 2012 New nationwide support unit for Navy
The Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Ray Griggs announced today the establishment of a new organisation, Fleet Support Unit – Australia, to provide better maintenance support to the Navy. More.....
10 Apr 2012 Video - The Honourable Thing To Do
This ADSO Update announces the general release of a new video that brilliantly captures the injustice of Unfair Indexation for current and former members of the ADF. The Video was created independently by retired Colonel Ray Martin with the full support of the ADSO Fair Go Campaign. View the video.....
09 Apr 2012 NVN Letter to Victorian chapters of all ex-Navy organistions. Open.....
08 Apr 2012 View the Autumn Edition of KEEL HAULER; an E-mag jam-packed with naval articles published for matelots and nautical enthusiasts by an ex-matelot. Open.....
07 Apr 2012 Minutes of the AGM of the Australian Veterans and Defence Services Council Inc. held on Monday 5 March 2012 in the Chalmers Room, DVA Centennial Plaza, Surry Hills. Open.....
05 Apr 2012 RESERVE FORCES DAY PARADE FOR 2012
The Parade will be held at The Shrine on Sunday 1 July 2012, commencing at 10.00 am. It will include a mounted contingent, with over 20 Australian Lighthorsemen in period dress. More.....
04 Apr 2012 Australian Defence Force Posture Review
Minister for Defence Stephen Smith today announced that he had received the final Report of the Australian Defence Force Posture Review. The Force Posture Review is addressing the range of present and emerging global, regional and national strategic and security factors which require careful consideration for the future. More.....
04 Apr 2012 SERVING AUSTRALIA WITH PRIDE
Navy's past, present and future are highlighted here in an exciting video, released to coincide with Anzac Day 2012. More.....
02 Apr 2012 On The Record: Chief of Navy's letter to the editor in response to Skandi Bergen amphibious claims
I refer to the article in Saturday’s Canberra Times "Ship Under Attack from Defence Critics - Defence Purchase a Stunt”. This was a disappointing article in that it contains a number of errors of fact and gives your readers a highly inaccurate view of the value that the offshore Support vessel Skandi Bergen provides to Navy. More.....
01 Apr 2012 NCCV Newsletter
Click here to view the Naval Commemoration Committee of Victoria's March newsletter 'Rogue's Yarn'.
01 Apr 2012 iPhones and iPads now certified for classified government use.
The Defence Signals Directorate (DSD) has certified the use of government owned iPhones and iPads for classified Australian government communications. More.....

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Anzac Centenary Events
2014 - 2018

The Anzac Centenary (2014 – 2018) will shine a spotlight on the commitment and sacrifice of those who served in the First World War.

Across Victoria, there will be a number of commemorative events marking key dates throughout the Centenary.


OCTOBER 2015

ANZAC Naval Commemorative Ball - 17 October 2015
The Naval Commemorative Committee Victoria, invite all serving ADF personnel, Australian and Allied Veterans along with family and friends, to attend the ANZAC Naval Commemorative Ball on Saturday 17 October 2015 at (New Venue) The Atrium, Flemington Racecourse, 448 Epsom Rd, Flemington (10 Minutes from the CBD).  Dance to the Music of the RAN Dance Band.  The Ball is open to all serving and former members of the ADF, NZDF, Reserves, Cadets, families, friends, Police, Emergency Services, our Allies and the General Public.
Full details at: http://www.anzacball2015.org/p2 and http://www.anzacball2015.org/p6

Navy Ball Flyer.....
Navy Ball Information page.....
Navy Ball Booking Form.....


Should you wish to register an event, go to the Anzac Centenary website.