Category: Veteran Story
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Remembering the Battle of Coral–Balmoral: Australia’s Largest Post-WWII Engagement
Introduction In Australian military history, the Battle of Coral–Balmoral stands as a defining moment of the Vietnam War. Spanning from 12 May to 6 June 1968, it was Australia’s largest and most sustained battle of the conflict — and indeed, the most significant combat engagement involving Australian forces since World War II. Amid the fierce… Read more
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Honouring Our Local Heroes: The Benzley Brothers and the Spirit of Anzac
As the first light of dawn broke over Sunbury this Anzac Day, our community gathered in solemn reflection, united not just by tradition but by a deep and enduring sense of gratitude. In the hush of the early morning, we honoured not only the broader legacy of the Anzacs but also two local sons whose… Read more