Full marks to new minister Peter Dutton for making a start on telling the truth about Australia’s defence mess by highlighting that the nation has had far too many defence ministers over the last two decades. In all there have been 11. Most were inexperienced and...
Ted Chitham
Opinion: Can Dutton Save the Army from the Generals?
This article is from the May 3 issue of The Courier Mail Digital Edition. Justin Huggett is a former Infantry Platoon Sergeant and a Medal for Gallantry (MG) recipient “IF YOU spend a long enough time as an enlisted soldier, you start picking up common themes that are...
ANZAC Day – Banner March in Canberra
Greater recognition of Stan Hannaford and his warriors who carried and escorted the RCB Banner are seen in the following photos. Well done those men and the others unseen in these photos: In the FUP L to R Stan Hannaford - Larry Iliffe - Steve Winthrop - James...
Anzac Day Commemorations
On Anzac Day RCB was represented publicly at two separate events: in Canberra at the Australian War Memorial in the Banner March and in Melbourne at the MCG in the Veterans' Motorcade. The Banner March Congratulations to Stan Hannaford who organised the RCB's...
ANZAC Day March Canberra 2021
On this Anzac Day in Canberra Stan Hannaford with Peter Kelly will be carrying the RCB Banner in the Parade. Despite pressure from the ACT RSL HQ to hold the normal parade, ACT Health had denied permission due to Covid 19 restrictions. The Parade was restricted...
RCB UPDATE 1/2021
RCB veterans and supporters, I apologise that this Update is very long overdue. Your patience and support are greatly appreciated by all in the RCBRG. Sadly, OPSEC prevents us from being totally open and transparent in our research and planning, but rest assured...
Australia’s secret war in Borneo
Australia’s secret role in a forgotten border conflict in Borneo was kept hidden for decades. Now veterans and their families want recognition. These are extracts from the article by Kylie Stevenson published in The Weekend Australian Magazine December 11,...
Opinion: Saying no is always the easy way out and path of least resistance
GOOD morning. Welcome to Russell Offices staff indoctrination training for 2021. The most important word you will learn here today is “no”, which should be the standard response to most submissions. Read More Comment: "RCB veterans have have certainly experienced this...
Senator James McGrath on Rifle Company Butterworth – 9 December 2020
“Today, I'd like in particular to pay tribute to the Australian soldiers who have served and those continuing serving in Rifle Company Butterworth in Malaysia, that recently marked the 50th anniversary of its establishment. In particular, I'd like to acknowledge the...
Malaysia’s “Second Emergency” (1968–89)
The upsurge of armed struggle in Malaysia represents one of the lesser noticed repercussions of the 1968 developments in Vietnam and China. The impact of revolutionary developments in Vietnam and China on the May events of 1968 in France and other Western countries...