RAEME - QLD

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Welcome

The RAEME Association Queensland Incorporated is a not-for-profit, volunteer, community service organisation, supporting the RAEME National Network by providing leadership to, and a focal point for, all RAEME affiliated Associations in Queensland, by promoting and recognising the corps and its achievements via independent memorial, celebratory, social, fundraising, sporting and other activities.

The purposes of the Association are to—

promote, provide or carry out activities, facilities or projects for the benefit or welfare of the community or any members of the RAQ as a community service organisation; and
promote the corps identity and reputation in Queensland; and
recognise and celebrate the achievements of the members of the corps in Queensland; and
provide a focal point for corps activities in Queensland.

The role of the RAEME is to ensure maximum operational availability of equipment to enable the commander to win the land battle. RAEME is a technical corps tasked with the maintenance of the Army's modern hardware and equipment. More on the Corps can be found at this link.

This site has been developed as a communication tool for RAEME members in Queensland. All attempts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information supplied. If any errors or broken links are found, or if you have any item or article for inclusion on these pages, please contact the webmaster.

RAQ Subscriptions

Annual subscriptions to the RAQ are due by 30 June each year. Subscriptions can be paid using either PayPal (fee free) or EFT by clicking the Icon below and logging in. Renew your subscription for $10 a year or upgrade to Life Subscription for $100.

New members please use the 'Online Registration' link under the Membership banner.

All proceeds are used to support and promote the goals of the Association.

Meetings and Functions

Are held on the first Wednesday of each month excluding January, the latest information is on the Events page

Sunshine Coast Gathering - Sun 6 April 2025

The first of our pay-as-you-go gatherings will be held at Alex Surf Club on 6 April 2025 at 1200 hrs.

We encourage all who can make it to come along for a relaxed get-together with fellow RAEME brethren and partners.

If you’re able to attend, please register or email us. There’s no need to reply if you can’t make it.

To help improve event circulation and encourage greater participation, there is a RAEME Sunshine Coast Facebook Group. This page will be a key platform for sharing event updates, so we highly recommend joining.

For more information and to join the group, visit: RAQ Sunshine Coast Facebook Group

Looking forward to catching up on the 30th!

Terry & Tom

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Twist to Open T-Shirts - The wait is over - delivering now!

We have great news! Despite Cyclone Alfred's best efforts to interrupt the manufacture of the shirts, our amazing supplier has been able to deliver just under 200 shirts to us this week and we've started to post out to customers.

We've had a very small issue with some size Small tees, and a 5XL, however we expect these to be finished next week and also posted!

The great news is due to popular demand we now have these shirts as a stocked item on our website, so order away!

We'd love to see some socials on Facebook or Insta with anyone wearing them!

ANZAC Day 2025 commemorations

Brisbane

Lead by our COL Comdt Queensland COL Piers Cambridge CSM, the 2025 parade will be held on Adelaide Street, between George Street and Creek Street. From the Governor of Queensland’s address at King George Square starting at 9:45am to the last marching participants at 12:25pm.

Current known information is:

RAQ are in Group 4, Serial 51
FUP - Wil lbe per previous years at George Street (Between Margaret and Mary Streets). Look for our Banner
Scheduled to march off at approx 1025hrs
Please make sure you are in place at least 30 minutes before this time
More information is at the RSL parade Committee Website

Any veteran that can no longer march is invited to take advantage of the jeeps driven by the owner members of the Military Jeep Club of Queensland or the golf buggies. Vehicles are inserted behind the relevant Ex-Service organisations listed on the Order of March to remain close to their peers.

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In 2025 the event may still face restrictions to comply with the Event Planning requirements, however it will be conducted on the traditional route (see maps) unless otherwise notified. Those veterans and citizens unable to attend are invited to watch the event on ABC TV and be assured that the Parade participation and spectator opportunities are reviewed as we approach the event.

Post March Function

We will again be hosted by the Port Office Hotel, who open on ANZAC Day specifically to cater for us. Information is on our Website, and tickets are available now.

Please note: This is a private RAEME function and a ticket is required for entry. To comply with the licencing requirements alcohol can only be purchased with a meal, The meal must be prepared, served and eaten on the premises. The Port Office Hotel will be open from approx 1000h and the Buffet Meal will be served from approximately 1200-1400h on the day.

Townsville

An invitation is extended to all current and past members of the Corps and friends of RAEME to attend our Annual ANZAC Day March & Function.

Flynn’s Irish Bar will open from 0630h on 25 Apr 25 and will remain open during and after the march. Flynn’s is a privately booked RAEME Function so please bring some form of RAEME Insignia/memorabilia (Cap, tie, tie bar, hat badge, collar dog, lapel pin, badge, patch, cufflinks etc to gain entry to Flynn’s). If you do not have any of these items, please have someone wearing RAEME memorabilia vouch for you via security at the door.

Where - Flynn’s Hotel

When - from 0630-1330h

Townsville City March - The RAEME Form Up Point for the Strand March is Strand Park at 0830h with the March stepping off at 0900h, don’t be late. Look out for our Tricolour Banner!

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Army Aviation Technician Training - Wagga

Australian Army aircraft technicians and avionics technicians undertook initial employment training at RAAF School of Technical Training, RAAF Base Wagga, 2025 The Employment Category Number 411 and 412 courses enable skills development and uplift in critical Defence aviation trades in order to support and sustain ADF capability requirements of Army Aviation fleet platforms UH-60M Sikorsky Black Hawk utility helicopter and Boeing CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift helicopter.

Image and information courtesy of Defence

United States Army Apache Arrival - Richmond

Apache March 2025

Above: A United States Army AH-64E Apache helicopter on a C-17A Globemaster III aircraft at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW.

Two United States Army AH-64E Apache helicopters and aircrew have arrived in Australia, delivered by a Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster. The AH-64E Apache is the United States Army’s most advanced attack helicopter, providing unmatched battlefield agility, firepower, and survivability.

Above: Two United States Army AH-64E Apache helicopters arrive at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW

The aircraft and crew will remain in Australia until April, participating in Avalon International Air Show 2025 and supporting introduction into service activities for the Australian Army's future AH-64E Apache fleet. Australia will acquire a fleet of 29 new AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters as part of LAND 4503 AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopter.

Images and information courtesy of Defence

International Engagement Royal Thai Army - Canberra

Above: Major General Andrew Freeman AM, Head of the Australian Delegation, and Major General Tawin Thesanathum, Director of Policy and Plan of the Royal Thai Army, during the Last Post Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.

Head of the Australian Delegation, Major General Andrew Freeman, met with his counterpart from the Royal Thai Army, Major General Tawin Thesanathum, to discuss key bilateral activities during the 2nd Army to Army Staff Talks in Canberra. The Thai delegation conducted several office calls and working groups with key Australian counterparts and took part in a Last Post Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial over their visit, 10-12 March 2025

Image and information courtesy of Defence

Women in Defence Association - ACT

Above: Members from the Royal Australian Corps of Signals (RASigs) with Lieutenant General Susan Coyle, AM, CSC, DSM—Chief of Joint Capabilities and Director General Digital Capability and the Royal Australian Corps of Signals Head of Corps, Australian Army Officer Brigadier Deane Limmer following the ACT Defence International Women's Day Luncheon at the National Press Club of Australia in Canberra, ACT.

As part of International Women’s Day 2025, the Women in Defence Association ACT, in conjunction with the RASigs Association ACT, hosted a luncheon at the National Press Club in Canberra to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women in defence and to promote ongoing dialogue around gender equity. Two hundred and fifty defence and industry guests attended the event, which featured a keynote address by Lieutenant General Susan Coyle, AM, CSC, DSM—Chief of Joint Capabilities—as well as a panel discussion with key stakeholders from defence and defence industry.

Images and article courtesy of Defence

ADF Bible launch - Canberra

Above: The Australian Defence Force chaplaincy service and Bible Society Australia representatives at the launch of the new ADF bible at Russell Offices in Canberra.

The new ADF bible, supplied by the Bible Society Australia, at the launch ceremony at Russell Offices in Canberra.

Image and information courtesy of Defence