Coolamon RSL Sub Branch

29/05/2026

Lest we Forget

27/05/2026

Members of the Coolamon RSL Sub Branch travelled to Ardlethan today for our monthly Coffee & Chat. Thank you to the team at Ariah 62 Café for a wonderful morning.

Thank you to RSLNSW who have supported our monthly Veterans get together through the RSLNSW Sport & Recreation Program.

05/05/2026

The Coolamon RSL Sub Branch extends its sympathy to the family of our former member, the late Mr Geoffrey Hathaway who passed away on Monday 27th April 2026. The late Mr Hathaway was a National Serviceman and a respected member of the Coolamon RSL Sub Branch.

Lest we Forget

05/05/2026

🎨 Calling All Veterans & Serving Members

Did you know the Up2Date Art Exhibition includes a dedicated Veterans Art Prize?

Proudly sponsored by the Coolamon RSL Sub Branch, this category encourages Veterans and current serving members to express their stories, experiences and creativity through art.

Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just beginning your creative journey, your entry is genuinely welcomed.

📌 Entry details & conditions:
Visit the website: www.up2dateart.org.au
Or check out the Up2Date Art Exhibition page.

🗓 Exhibition dates:
29 August – 13 September 2026
Part of the Yield Festival, held in Coolamon’s iconic Up‑To‑Date Store.

Let’s celebrate the creativity and voices of our Veteran community.

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26/04/2026

Thank you once again to the community for your wonderful support with our annual ANZAC Raffle. The funds raised will be used to support Veterans and their families locally and support future Commemorative events.

Thank you to Coolamon Perk Coolamon Butchery Coolamon Cheese Co and Coolamon FoodWorks Coolamon

The lucky winner of this year's Raffle was Serene Mackey of Coolamon.

The Coolamon RSL Sub Branch greatly appreciated the support of Coolamon Sport & Recreation Club, Coolamon Lions Club, Coolamon Chinese, Coolamon Hotel St Michael's Primary School, Coolamon Coolamon Central School Marrar Public School Coolamon Preschool Association Inc Coolamon Shire Council and the wider community for playing a part in another succesful ANZAC Commemoration.

Lest we Forget

25/04/2026

Congratulations to our dedicated and hard working Sub Branch Secretary, Angela McCann, OAM who was recognised by RSL Australia with the award of "ANZAC of the Year" for her service to Veterans.

Angela McCann

RSL Australia congratulates this year's recipients of the Anzac Peace Prize and Anzac of the Year Awards. Each of them is a true exemplar of community service and an inspiration to all Australians.

The Anzac Peace Prize is awarded by the RSL to ‘recognise any outstanding effort by an Australian citizen who has promoted the concept of international understanding and who, in so doing, has made a contribution to world peace’.

The 2026 recipient is: Lieutenant Colonel George Hulse OAM of Queensland.

The Anzac of the Year Awards are presented ‘to recognise the efforts and achievements of up to seven Australians who have given service to their fellow Australians and to the community in a positive, selfless and compassionate manner.’

The 2026 recipients are:
Angela McCann OAM of New South Wales
Patsy Edwards OAM of New South Wales
Douglas Henderson OAM of Queensland
Tony Stevenson OAM of Queensland
Michael Sherlock BM of South Australia
Betty Crittenden of Victoria
Paul Prickett CSM of Western Australia

Their dedication and service remind us that the Anzac spirit lives on in communities across Australia. In recognising them, we honour the enduring legacy of the Anzacs.

Learn more about their remarkable contributions: https://www.rslaustralia.org/latest-news/rsl-anzac-of-the-year-awards-2026

25/04/2026

Congratulations to Allan Smith, President of the Coolamon RSL Sub Branch who has been awarded Life Membership of the RSL. The award recognises Allan's outstanding service to Veterans and their families and his dedicated leadership of the Coolamon RSL Sub Branch.

Congratulations Allan on a most deserved award and recognition of your service to the RSL.


Allan Smith

25/04/2026

ANZAC Day 2026 was commemorated with respect and pride by the community of the Coolamon District. Thank you to our wonderful local schools service clubs, hospital auxillaries, Red Cross, church groups and the wider community for your support.

The Veterans and their families of the Coolamon Shire are emensly grateful for the community support and for remembering those who are no longer with us.

Thank you.

Lest we Forget

24/04/2026

Thank you Coolamon. An amazing turn out at this morning's Dawn Service. So great to see representation across generations.

Thank you to the team at Coolamon Perk for the wonderful Egg and Bacon roll breakfast following the Dawn Service.

We live in a wonderful community.

Lest we Forget

24/04/2026

The service and sacrifice of our Australian Defence Force personnel is never far from my mind.

I’m honoured by the generous offer by the President of Timor-Leste, His Excellency José Ramos-Horta, to expand the eligibility criteria for the Timor-Leste Solidarity Medal.

More than 20,000 Australians served in Timor-Leste. Now, any ADF or AFP member who served at least 30 days on mandated missions in Timor-Leste since 1999 will be eligible for the medal.

Thank you President Ramos-Horta for recognising the service of our people, and the continuing friendship between our nations.

ADF veterans who meet the criteria can purchase and wear the medal. Currently serving ADF members will be advised by Defence that they meet the criteria, and will be approved to wear the medal.

Thank you to all our ADF members and veterans, and their families, for their service.