RSL South Australia

06/09/2026

In Afghanistan, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) performed a variety of roles, from transporting personnel to carrying heavy equipment.

If you operated, maintained or fitted out an ATV, the Australian War Memorial would love to hear from you.

05/09/2026

Learn more about the 141 days of the Battle of the Somme.
Lest We Forget.

As the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme continues, take a few moments to learn more about one of the First World War's most significant campaigns, and the immense sacrifices made by so many throughout its 141 days.

Take a look at our blog, which covers all of the major facts, and is a great starting point for further research.

Follow the link below.

05/09/2026

Army's Huntsman and Redback armoured vehicles took part in sea trials on and around Garden Island, Sydney Harbour.

Bravo Zulu to the Navy and Army personnel who were involved in the exercise.

05/09/2026

Sniping with Allies.

05/09/2026

The RSL is taking part in government consultations on the proposed changes to allied health arrangements.

04/09/2026

Back Beach, Vung Tau, almost 60 years difference.

Back Beach Vũng Tàu, two different worlds.
Top: The Peter Badcoe Club on the 1st Australian Logistics and Support Group base. Thousands of Aussie troops, who were lucky enough to get a brief few days of in country R&C enjoyed a few cold ones with mates in between the ongoing grind of operational life. Below: The modern Imperial Hotel, on that exact same patch of of land today, where you can expect to pay between AUD$100-200 a night in pretty opulent conditions by comparison! The contrast certainly puts the passage of time into perspective.

Top photo by Raymond Vander late 1968-early 1969. Australian War Memorial. Accession Number P07870.032

03/09/2026

RSL South Australia was honoured to be part of the Merchant Navy Commemoration at Queen's Wharf, Port Adelaide.

Photographer Luke Scott has captured the event with these wonderful images.

03/09/2026

A view through the 6 RAR lines today and in 1967. The original photograph below taken by Dave Sabben, commander 12 Platoon Delta Company shows two rows of tents, sandbagged to hip height and a drainage / protection trench to the left. These battalion lines were also subsequently occupied by the 2nd and 4th Battalions, Royal Australian Regiment. Today it is one of the few Australian Task Force unit areas still supporting rubber plantation that provided diggers with a degree of shade and visual cover.

03/09/2026

From Amberley to Kathmandu.

A RAAF C-17A Globemaster III departs RAAF Base Amberley, followed by pre-flight checks in Singapore and final approach into Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, carrying humanitarian assistance and disaster relief supplies.

02/09/2026

Lunch in The Combined Ex-Services Mess at Torrens Parade Ground, Adelaide, Wednesday 16th September.
Guest Speaker: Lieutenant Commander Samantha Fuss, Executive Office of HMAS Encounter.
Bookings and meals selection are essential, phone 8227 0980. Cash is required for meal payments and raffle tickets; fully stocked bar accepts cash or EFTPOS. Free parking, ramp and lift access.