Dongara RSL Sub-Branch

29/06/2026

29/06/2026

12/06/2026

Retired Mid West pastoralist and jack-of-all-trades Robert Gillam has been recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours List for a lifetime of contributions to his industry and community.

LINK: https://www.geraldtonguardian.com.au/news/geraldton-guardian/kings-birthday-honours-mid-west-farmer-robert-gillam-recognised-for-lifetime-of-selfless-contributions-c-22389895

12/06/2026

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the 1996 Black Hawk accident in Townsville, in which 18 ADF members tragically lost their lives.

During training for counter-terrorism operations on the night of June 12, 1996, two Australian Army Black Hawk helicopters collided in the Townsville Field Training Area.

As a result of the accident, there were 18 fatalities; 15 from the Special Air Service Regiment and three from the 5th Aviation Regiment. It was Australia's worst peacetime military aviation disaster, and it sent shockwaves of sadness across the nation.

This tragedy highlights the constant risks associated with serving in the nation’s armed services and the commitment and bravery of those who serve.

We Will Remember Them

Corporal M. Baker
Captain J. Berrigan
Captain K. Hales
Signalman H. Peeters
Trooper T.J. McDonald
Lance Corporal D. Frost
Trooper J.G.S. Church
Lance Corporal G.D. Hagan
Lance Corporal D.A. Johnstone
Lance Corporal G.A. Callow
Corporal B.A. Tombs
Corporal D.J. Smith
Corporal D.R. Oldham
Corporal A. Constantinidis
Corporal M.J. Bird
Corporal M. Avedissian
Sergeant H.W. Ellis
Captain T.J. Stevens

Lest We Forget

📸 Ian Coate

04/06/2026

WEDNESDAY NIGHT DARTS results: Tracey takes the peg with a remarkable 78 on the bullseye!!

It’s a great night for all skill levels, open to all members and guests, bar open from 6.00pm till 8.30pm.

29/04/2026

Today marks the 51st anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War (30 April 1975), when North Vietnamese forces took control of the Presidential Palace in Saigon.

The war started in 1955. Australia joined with the US and other allies in 1962, remaining in country until 1973.

During this period, nearly 60,000 Australians from all three services served in Vietnam.

523 personnel died as a result of the war, and around 3,000 were wounded.

Many of those who returned suffered both physical and mental health issues, which still impact them today.

Their service and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Lest we forget.

📷 Australian War Memorial EKN/67/0130/VN

29/04/2026

DONGARA 2026 ANZAC DAY Commemorative Service.

Thank you to all that attended, and to all our community volunteers that made this day happen it truly shows an amazing spirit.

29/04/2026

ANZAC DAY 2026 DONGARA DAWN SERVICE