The Returned & Services League of Australia (RSL) approved an update to the RSL Badge on 16th October.

The updated badge features the Tudor Crown, adopted by RSL Australia’s Patron, King Charles III. In keeping with the connection to remembrance and service, the new badge also introduces rosemary and a poppy, two enduring Australian symbols of remembrance, alongside the golden wattle, our national floral emblem.

Cowell Remembrance Park opening 11th November. Over several years the Cowell RSL, the District Council of Franklin Harbour and Virtual War Memorial Australia have researched and developed the concept of a memorial park dedicated to the 38 WW1 and WW2 veterans named on the Cowell Cenotaph.

Special Remembrance offer from SHANX Mini Golf at Regency Park and Little Para. 8th to 11th November free rounds to DVA and ADF ID card holders https://shanxminigolf.com.au/

The Defence and Veterans’ Service Commission is up and running, in line with the recommendation of the Royal Commission to create a new, independent body working to improve suicide prevention and wellbeing outcomes for serving Australian Defence Force members and veterans www.dvsc.gov.au

Defence Families Day at the Repat Health Precinct, Daw Park. Saturday 11th October 10 AM – 2 PM. A free, family-friendly event for current and ex-serving ADF members and their families.

Valé Sir Eric Neal, passing away at 101 years of age. A former State Governor and RSL SA Patron he was a man for all seasons with a marvellous turn of phrase.

A State Funeral was conducted on Wednesday 24th September at St Peter’s Cathedral http://bit.ly/46BQvQ2

Merchant Navy Day was commemorated with a service at the Navigator Memorial, Port Adelaide.

Lest We Forget their service and sacrifice in maintaining supplies during wartime, and in peacetime for stability of our large, island nation.

On Monday 18th August, the Vietnam War Commemorative Service was conducted by RSL SA at the Vietnam War Memorial, Torrens Parade Ground, Adelaide. It was attended by His Excellency the Governor’s Deputy Dr Richard Harris SC OAM and Mrs Fiona Harris, veterans, families, ADF members, Vietnamese community and public.

A commemorative service for the 80th anniversary of the WW11 Japanese surrender was conducted on Friday 15th August, at the WW11 Wall of Remembrance at the SA National War Memorial. The Governor and Mr Bunten, General Sir Peter Cosgrove, WW11 veterans, families, ADF service chiefs and public attended.

General Sir Peter Cosgrove delivered the key address.