8/9th Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment Association (Inc)

18/10/2026

BRISBANE AGM 2026

AGM & Reunion - Saturday 31st October 2026 – 89 RAR

16/10/2026

"Dear veterans and members,

My name is Debbie Locke, I am sister to Sgt Matthew Locke MG who was killed in Afghanistan in 2007.

We will be holding an golf tournament at Cex Urunga on the 8th November, 2026.

If you are able to pass it around your members and let them know we would be appreciative.

The Sgt Matthew Locke MG Charity is part of the Grub Club which I started shortly after Matt's death in early 2008. We raise funds for educational projects in Timor Leste and specifically are working in the Ainaro Province. You can see more information about us at https://matthewlockemg.org.au/

We are currently working on raising funds to provide our teachers with small laptops and building our fifth kindergarten, as well as continuing the support to the existing network and teachers.

Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact. I will provide more as it becomes available.

Kindest Regards
Debbie Locke
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Debbie Locke
Sgt Matthew Locke MG Charity
Grub Club Education Fund

09/10/2026

08/08/2026

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2026
31 October 2026
Notice is hereby given that all Committee positions will be declared vacant at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Association to be held at 1300 hours Saturday 31 October 2026 at the Grand Central Hotel, Ann Street, Brisbane.
Members attending are asked to arrive at 1200 hours Queensland, for lunch and drinks, at your own cost in the Platform Bar. The meeting will commence at about 1300hrs.
Only financial members are permitted to vote or stand for election. If you wish to nominate yourself or another person for a position on the Committee, complete the Nomination Form, & submit your nomination in the prescribed manner.
All those wishing to have a vote must be a financial member by no later than 01 November 2026. We will have card services available to purchase Memberships, Raffle tickets and Merchandise.
The Outline for the meeting is as follows:
Attendance / Apologies.......................................................................... Secretary
Confirmation of Previous Minutes......................................................... President
Business Arising..................................................................................... President
Reports................................................................................................... President
Financial / Auditors Report.................................................................... Treasurer
Appointment of Auditors....................................................................... Treasurer
Election of Office Bearers...................................................................... Chairman
General Business
Battalion Plaque Presentation Service 2027 at the AWM, Canberra..... President
Next Meeting.......................................................................................... Secretary
Note: Any matters for discussion / notice of motion under General Business must be notified to the Secretary in writing no later than fourteen days (15 October 2026) before the date of the AGM and the Agenda and Notices of Motion will be notified electronically and posted on the page by 20 October 2026 and confirmed in writing at the meeting.

05/07/2026

Stop Department of Veterans’ Affairs imposing an annual $5,000 cap on allied healths ervices for Veteran Card holders from 1 July 2027

02/07/2026

From 1 July 2026 veterans and families of veterans will receive better support as the virtual doors of the Veteran and Family Wellbeing Agency open for the first time.

This Agency will strengthen how veterans are connected to wellbeing supports and improve how individuals can navigate the vast veteran support ecosystem.

The Veteran and Family Wellbeing Agency will focus on prevention, early intervention and transition from military to civilian life, complementing existing clinical and compensation services and helping veterans and families find the right support at the right time.

Leaving the Australian Defence Force (ADF) can bring big changes for veterans and families. The more people prepare for this change, the smoother things will go.

15/06/2026

VETERAN CARD REFRESH 2026

19/05/2026

For WA Members.
Michael Kelly, Korean Historian from the Australian War Memorial. Will be giving the above detailed presentation on the Battle of Kapyong. Only cost involved is $5 to pay on the day for your afternoon tea. We are so lucky to have Michael give this presentation. See you there.
Peter Heeney

24/04/2026

“All,

Anzac Day remains the most important annual national commemorative event for serving and ex-serving members of the Royal Australian Regiment (RAR). Many of you will be personally supporting RAR Association activities as part of Anzac Day. Thank you for your continued compassionate commitment to service and society.

This Saturday morning, I will be honouring my father’s Regimental story at the Dawn Service in his home town, Wallaroo SA. At the recitation of the Ode and the sounding of the Last Post, my thoughts will be with him, you and all who have served the Regiment. I hope you have a thoughtful and peaceful Anzac Day.

Stuart Smith
Chairman
RARC

23/04/2026

ANZAC Unbreakable Valour

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