As communities across the New England prepare to mark ANZAC Day this Saturday, the story of a little-known Armidale-born war hero is finally being brought back into the spotlight.
ANZAC Day
Posted inLocal News, What's on
New England communities to gather for ANZAC Day commemorations
Communities across the New England and North West will come together on Saturday, April 25 to mark ANZAC Day, with dawn services, marches and commemorations planned across all 12 local government areas.
Posted inGood News, Uralla
Fresh cadets honour fallen in Anzac Day services
More than a dozen cadets from the 251 Army Cadet Unit took part in ANZAC Day commemorations for the first time this year
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, New England Electorate, Parkes Electorate
Veterans not forgotten in election as ANZAC Day approaches
The break from tradition in avoiding public holidays has helped veterans get their issues on the election agenda, with pledges and claims flowing as ANZAC Day approaches.
Posted inAwards, Moree
Three Moree veterans recognised for military service
Three veterans from Moree have been recognised for their military service during a special presentation yesterday.
Posted inBingara, What's on
Travel and mateship a highlight of Air Force service for Bingara veteran
Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Michael Bone is relatively new to Bingara after spending seven years in the Royal Australian Air Force.
Posted inInverell, What's on
Three generations of Australian Army coming to Inverell for ANZAC Day
This year, Jacko Ross is looking forward to ANZAC Day as his son and grandson will be joining him for the ANZAC Day march in town.
Posted inTamworth, What's on
Local veteran grateful for his service, and those who came before
Tamworth resident Troy Bartholomai’s time in the Australian Defence Forces started with a desire to help people. It ended up giving him a family.
Posted inFederal Politics
Joyce calls for Killed in Service medal clasp to be approved
On the eve of ANZAC Day, Barnaby Joyce has criticised the government for failing to approve a ‘killed in service’ clasp recommended to be available for the loved ones of those who died in service.
Posted inWhat's on
Lest we forget: where you can attend ANZAC Day ceremonies around the New England
Here are some of the ANZAC Day events happening around New England on Thursday, April 25.