Above: The attendees listening to the COL COMDT talking about the NQ Recovery Mechanic's Memorial. Sep 2023.
An invitation is extended to all current and past members of RAEME, and friends of RAEME, who live on the Sunshine Coast / Wide Bay area, or the surrounding region, including Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Darling Downs. Visitors to SE QLD at the time are also very welcome.
We are pleased to confirm that our guest speaker is COL Kane Wright, RAEME, currently Director of Logistics – Army, Army Headquarters, and recently returned from Fiji, where he was the Defence Attaché at a very interesting time. He will speak a little about his career, his time in Fiji and the challenges of his current job.
Details of the lunch are as follows:
- Venue – Room M4 Maroochy RSL, corner Memorial and First Avenues, Maroochydore.
- Timings – 1200 for 1230 hours on Saturday 21 September 2024.
- Dress – Neat casual.
- Menu – A copy of the menu is attached. Meals will be served as ‘alternate drop’. Please let us know of any special dietary needs.
- Drinks – The bar will be open from 1200 to 1630 hours with drinks being purchased at your own expense.
- Parking – Free parking is available in the multi floor car park directly opposite the RSL. Before departing, please advise the attendant at the front desk in the Club foyer of your vehicle registration number to facilitate exit.
If you do wish to request specific seating, or arrange that table of friends, or you have specific dietary restrictions please email us.
If you have any difficulties booking or paying electronically, please email the Webmaster at:
Bookings need to be made and paid for by COB Wednesday 11th September 2024, as the convenors need to confirm numbers with the venue management one week prior to the event. This is a popular event with over 75% of Memeber tickets already sold!
RAQ Gathering NQ - Sat 12 October 2024 - Townsville
Above:Members and guests at the May gathering.
An invitation is extended to all RAQ, current and former RAEME members and all friends of the Corps to attend a RAQ (NQ) gathering.
Where – Location Townsville TBA!
When - Sat 12 Oct 24 – 1230h - 1730h
Dress – Neat Casual
- Support to serving and ex-RAEME
- Meat Tray Raffle
- RAQ Member draw ($100)
- Bar Snacks provided
ALTC News - Wodonga RSL
For many local veteran women, a recent dinner at the Wodonga RSL was humbling, enlightening and truly met the theme of the evening, “celebrating the female experience in the ADF.”
Brigadier Melanie Cochbain CSC told her story with humility and heart, encouraging the women in the room to “beat a path for the women to come after you, because they deserve it!”
Brigadier Rebecca Talbot told her own unique and inspiring story, highlighting the support she received from Army when times were tough on her family.
Sergeant Megan McAuslan gave an important account from an Other Ranks perspective, reiterating her learning not to make yourself smaller for any reason.
RSL Committee Member Major Wendi McAdie concluded the night with the words, “we are a generation of women who stand on the shoulders of giants.”
This was just a snapshot of a fantastic night had by all - and it won’t be the last of its kind!
Recently ALTC welcomed Chief of Personnel Lieutenant General Natasha Fox AO CSC, Brigadier Melanie Cochbain CSC and Brigadier Rebecca Talbot to ALTC… in style!
A collective sigh of relief occurred when the old Ford LTD P6 1978 rolled out without a hitch. The gesture is a nod to Army custom in the ‘70s and early ‘80s when the vehicle was typically used to transport high-ranking Army Officers and visiting dignitaries.
There’s a reason why “a breath of fresh air” is such a well known phrase.
Judging by those smiling faces, they well and truly received their breath of fresh air!
Images and article courtesy of Defence
2024 3 BDE Commanders Trophy - Cross Country
Above: (l-r) Australian Army officers Lieutenants Kate Gilmore and Christina Hoare, and Craftsman Loren Elliot from 3rd Brigade stand on the podium after toping the 2024 Commander's Trophy cross country event for the women on Lavarack Barracks, Queensland.
Soldiers from 3rd Brigade competed in the annual Cross Country competition, at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville. Participants tackled the 8.5km off-road track, in the final event for the 2024 Commander’s Trophy competition, which was awarded to 2nd Cavalry Regiment.
Images and article courtesy of Defence
