RAEME Association Queensland Inc

Gidday all

It's that time of the year again when I start putting out reminders of the RAEME Gold Coast lunch. I will be putting out notifications in early June, July and August  (with a progressive attendance list in July and August) along with a final email /attendance list really close to to the day. So details are:

• When: Saturday 22 August 2026
• Where: Mermaid Beach (AEME) Surf Living Saving Club. Hedges Avenue Mermaid Beach
• Time: 1200 to 1630 approx. The club needs to set up for the evening so request that we try to finish up about 1630 though we are welcome to relocate inside if we so desire.
• Format/dress: This is a Gold Coast event so it's a pretty casual affair. If you are eating you pay for lunch at the meal ordering point. There is no table service ( apart from your meals which will be bought to you at the table). So order and pay for drinks at the bar however the RAQ is putting a few bucks over the bar so you will get a free drink or two, beer and wine only. There will also be a few lucky door prizes courtesy of the RAQ.
• Who can come: Everyone. 

So there it is. Pencil the date in. Please only come back to me and advise that you will be attending as I don't need a swag of emails advising you are not attending. I can work that out for myself.

Regards

Eddie 'Beans' Bevans

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RAEME Reserve/CMF Reunion - Sherwood/Indooroopilly RSL - Sunday 23 August 2026

The annual RAEME Reserve/CMF Reunion will again provide a great opportunity for serving and former members of RAEME, members of associated Corps who served with RAEME units, families, friends and others with an interest in the Corps to come together and renew old friendships.

The reunion is a relaxed and informal gathering, offering the chance to catch up with mates, share memories and maintain the strong bonds formed through service. Whether you served in the Reserve, CMF, Regular Army, or alongside RAEME units, all are welcome to attend.

There will also be great raffles on the day, including gift vouchers and wine.

The reunion will be held at the Sherwood/Indooroopilly RSL Sub Branch, 2 Clewley Street, Corinda, conveniently located next to Corinda railway station. The event will run from 1100 to 1600, with casual dress and barbecue catering provided. The cost is $5 per person.

For catering purposes, RSVPs are requested by 10 August.

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2026 Craftsman Port & Single Malt Whiskey

We are pleased to announce the official launch of this year’s RAEME Craftsman Port (Tawny).

In recognition of significant milestones within the Army and the Corps, Army Headquarters (AHQ) is proud to sponsor this year’s release. In collaboration with Chief’s Son Distillery, the 2026 Craftsman Series includes both a Port (Tawny) and a Single Malt Whisky, produced by a proudly Australian, veteran-owned business.

The RAEME 2026 Craftsman Release honours significant milestones in the proud history of both the Australian Army and the Corps. The year marks the 125th anniversary of the Australian Army, the 84th anniversary of the Corps, and the 40th anniversary of the Prince Philip Banner. This commemorative release recognises these important milestones and pays tribute to the dedication, service, and enduring legacy of RAEME soldiers—past and present.

Product Details

• 700ml Craftsman Port (Tawny) – $60.00
• 700ml Single Malt Whisky – $87.00
• Postage – $19 (up to 6 bottles)

• PLEASE NOTE – Max purchase of 6 bottles per order, in any combination.

Delivery will occur in batches throughout 2026.

How to Order

To place an order, please scan the QR code on the attached flyer or click on this link

All orders will be delivered directly to your door.

Orders are now open, with final orders closing on 30 September 2026.

This release provides a unique opportunity to secure a high-quality commemorative product while supporting a veteran-owned Australian distillery and celebrating the enduring heritage of the Corps.

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Help us tell today’s RAEME stories

The editorial team of Maintenance Matters, RAEME’s national newsletter, is seeking contributions from serving members, units and workshops for future editions.

One of the newsletter’s key aims is to strengthen the connection between serving and retired members of the Corps. While the national and regional RAEME Associations regularly provide valuable content, we would like to feature more stories showing what serving members are doing across the Corps today.

Earlier editions of Maintenance Matters can be downloaded from:

https://raeme.org.au/index.php/publications/newsletter

What Are We Looking For?

We are not seeking the traditional end-of-year unit summaries that appear in The RAEME Craftsman. Instead, we are looking for shorter and more immediate snapshots of current activities, achievements and experiences within units and workshops.

Possible topics include:

• Recent activities: Stories from exercises, deployments, sporting events, training activities, community engagement or other recent events.
• Upcoming events: Details of planned Spanner Clubs, reunions, Corps activities, competitions or unit gatherings.
• Unit and workshop profiles: An overview of what your unit or workshop does, the support it provides and the capabilities of its people.
• Changes within units: Relocations, restructures, new equipment, tooling, technology, procedures or changes to the way support is delivered.
• Success stories: Individual or team achievements, military skills competitions, technical successes, innovations or other noteworthy outcomes.
• Our people: Honours and awards, promotions, retirements, postings and stories about members working in unusual, specialised or lesser-known roles.

Most importantly, we want to hear directly from RAEME people about their work and experiences.

Send us your photos

We are also looking for high-quality photographs of RAEME people doing RAEME things.

Photos should preferably show members undertaking technical work, participating in exercises, supporting operations, attending Corps activities or achieving something worth sharing with the wider RAEME community.

A strong story accompanied by a high-quality photograph may also be selected for the cover of a future edition.

$50 Best article prize

The RAEME Association Queensland has donated a $50 prize for the author of the article selected as the best contribution in each edition.

A unit submitting an engaging story with a photograph suitable for the magazine cover will be well placed to compete for the prize.

How to submit

A submission template and further guidance for preparing articles are available through the RAEME portal at:

https://raeme.org.au/index.php/publications/newsletter/article-submission

Articles do not need to be lengthy or overly formal. A short story, a few key details and several good-quality photographs may be all that is required.

Commanders, Corps representatives, ASMs and members are encouraged to share this request broadly through their unit and professional networks.

Help us showcase the work, achievements and people of today’s RAEME and strengthen the connection across all generations of the Corps.