Mareeba RSL Sub Branch

06/10/2026

Lest We Forget .

My deepest condolences go to the family, friends and colleagues of 28-year-old Corporal Brendan Hannam, who tragically lost his life during a training exercise here in the Northern Territory yesterday.

Brendan served with the 5th/7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment and is survived by his partner and two children, who are very much in my prayers at this incredibly difficult time.

Military training is demanding and carries risk.

Our soldiers undertake this training to be ready to serve our country when called upon, and we should never take their service, sacrifice or commitment for granted.

I wish the five soldiers injured in the incident a full and speedy recovery.

I also acknowledge the soldiers who were there alongside their mates, and the first responders and medical teams who provided assistance in incredibly difficult circumstances.

14/09/2026

28/08/2026

Last week, RSL National President Peter Tinley AM was interviewed on The Last Post Radio Show podcast about the League’s opposition to the Federal Government’s proposed $5000 allied health cap.

During his conversation with host Greg T Ross, Peter reiterated the RSL’s position: in trying to w**d out over providers and gougers, veterans should not be used as the hammer.

🔗 Listen to the episode via the link in the comments.

18/08/2026

12/08/2026

Vietnam Veterans Day 18th August 2026 program .

12/08/2026

Work started today on removing the old roof and replacing it , along with current roadworks it will make things challenging .

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

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