Tag: Vietnam
Battle scars remembered
By REBECCA STONE
SOME 47 years ago on 18 August 1966, the defining moment of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War, the battle of Long...
Foreign students recognised
Caption: Professor James Barber CEO and Vice Chancellor of University of New England, Jambay B. Science Chemistry (Bhutan) and Gabrielle Rolan Director UNE International.
SOME...
Anzac students honoured
THE dedication of an honour roll acknowledging the service of 35 former students and one staff member in conflicts since Vietnam was a highlight...
Culture of the dance
By JO HARRISON
INTERNATIONAL students from the University of New England showcased their culture through dance at the Bupa aged care facility in Armidale last...
Uralla local to hand deliver Christmas boxes to Vietnam
Uralla local, Frances Welbourn, will set off to Vietnam this January to assist with the distribution of Operation Christmas Child Boxes collected on behalf...
Christmas spirit to Afghanistan
Story: Gary Fry
The Armidale and District Sub-branch of the National Servicemen’s Association has just wrapped up Round 1 of its appeal to show Australian...
Local reconciliation group film night
Local reconciliation group ANTaR Armidale is having a Fundraising Film Night at the Belgrave Cinema on August 9.
The film The Sapphires, is a new...
Exhibitions’ last weeks
Five fantastic exhibitions are coming to a close at the New England Regional Art Museum on May 6.
If you haven't already stopped by to...
No 96 Anzac Day in Armidale
Armidale has faithfully commemorated Anzac Day since it began in 1916. Over the years the format has retained traditional key features, with some other...
Plaques honours Vietnam veterans
Vietnam veterans and their families marked the 45th anniversary of the decisive battle of Long Tan last Thursday with the unveiling of a plaque...
Vietnam Vets memorialised
Across the region and nationally, commemorations are being held on Thursday, August 18 to mark Vietnam Veterans’ Day, which is held on the anniversary...
