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25.01.2022 Wear a red poppy and observe one minute silence at 11am on Wednesday 11 November. The Australian War Memorial will deliver a nationally televised Remembrance Day commemorative ceremony at 11am, broadcast on the ABC or AWM Facebook.

23.01.2022 Introducing Steve Sandman, 35, Archery. Steve was born in Hobart and now resides in South Australia. He joined the Australian Army in April 2001 and served as an Infantryman in the Royal Australian Regiment (RAR). Steve was medically discharged in August 2014. ... Sport has played a massive role in Steve's recovery and ongoing rehabilitation. When he left the ADF his right leg was locked in a brace, he couldn’t walk more than a few hundred metres and was told he would never run again. Steve now regular competes in target and field archery, at both a state and national level, winning tournaments across both disciplines.

20.01.2022 Did one of your family or relatives serve in the Second World War? Share their photo as One in a Million. https://www.dva.gov.au//75th-anniversary-end-s/one-million

18.01.2022 The Tasmanian Honour Roll of Women helps us remember women who served, such as World War One nurse Elizabeth Orr. Nominations are now open for the Tasmanian Honour Roll of Women until 16 October 2020.

18.01.2022 "Someone has only truely died when there are none who talk about them anymore, and we want to make sure all the men and women who sacrificed so much for us in Wolrd War One, that they never die". Join Cate and Bronte this Remembrance Day - STOP for a minutes silence.

17.01.2022 "That trauma I was going through wasn’t just my trauma, it was their trauma, it was my family’s trauma " This Remembrance Day, stop for one minute to show gratutide to the people who have served our country.

17.01.2022 Through October 1918, Allied troops advanced quickly through a sequence of successful offensives, and threatened the last German line. In the first week of November, the British broke through German lines taking 20,000 prisoners and 450 guns. Having suffered a series of setbacks and defeats, the German forces finally collapsed and agreed to an armistice.... The signing of The Armistice took place in Ferdinand Foch's railway carriage in the Forest of Compiègne, about 60 km north of Paris. The Armistice was signed at 5am with the first term being that fighting would cease at 11am.

14.01.2022 You are invited to join us in the upcoming Armistice Centenary commemorations. Visit www.centenaryofanzac.tas.gov.au to see what is happening in your local area.

14.01.2022 Legacy Badge Day (Friday 4 September) has been held during the first week of September since World War Two. This week, Legacy will be selling badges and merchandise to raise funds to support the families of veterans. Hobart Legacy supports nearly 900 beneficiaries, while Launceston Legacy supports over 1 700 beneficiaries.

14.01.2022 Shorelines - an art installation can now be seen a Parliament House Lawns in Hobart. The installation is made up of over 15000 small wooden boats, representing the number of Tasmanians who served in World War One. The boats are laid out in a way that represents the shorelines of Hobart where the soldiers left from and the shorelines of Gallipoli, one place that they bravery fought.... If you get a change - head down to the lawns to show your respect. Also visit the following website to own our very own hand made life boat. http://www.fortysevenandone.com/store/p1/shorelines.html

14.01.2022 Join Bree. Stop this Remembrance Day for one minute. Remember those who fought for our freedom.

13.01.2022 Introducing Jarrod Kent, 34, Powerlifting and Swimming. Jarrod was born, and continues to live in Tasmania. He joined the Australian Army in 2010 and spent seven years serving in the Infantry, 6th Battalion Royal Australian regiment (6RAR). Jarrod deployed to East Timor and spent time in the Infantry Quick Reaction Force. In late 2015, while training for the Special Forces, Jarrod was badly injured resulting in ten surgeries in 14 months. As a result, he was medically dischar...ged in 2017. Sport has been key to my rehabilitation. It has been a catalyst for turning my life around.

12.01.2022 An exciting new initiative is about to hit the airwaves. I Can! Radio is for and by powerful people with disability, sharing their experiences of making a difference and how you CAN! too. You Can Ask That! - the use of language, access and inclusion will be discussed by four people with different disabilities Paul, Tony, Kate and Duncan, at 10.30am 29 October on Hobartfm 96.1.... I Can! Radio will air every Thursday at 10.30 am from 29 October - 17 December 2020 on DAB+ digital radio at 96.1 and 92.1 FM, or stream at Tune In or at hobartfm.org.au I Can! is an initiative of Clarence City Council’s Clarence Access Network (CAN) Forum. Contributors: Disability Voices Tasmania, Tasmanian Health Service (Health Promotion), Job Life Employment, At Work Australia, Rural Alive and Well Tasmania, Tasmanian Department of Communities (Sport and Recreation), NDIS Mission Australia.

11.01.2022 The Department of Veterans’ Affairs will produce a Commemorative Medallion and Certificate of Commemoration to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Second World War. The medallion and certificate will be made available to every living veteran of the Second World War. Find out more at https://www.dva.gov.au//75th-anniversary-end/commemorative

10.01.2022 Reminder: Nominations for the Tasmanian Honour Roll of Women close Friday 16 October 5pm. Do you know a woman or a women’s organisation who have been trailblazers, community champions or change agents? You can nominate them now at http://www.women.tas.gov.au/tasmanian_honour_rol/nominating

09.01.2022 "They would have been removed from community, so they would have been in a foreign country, fighting for their country." Say thanks to our heros this Remembrance Day, STOP for one minutes silence.

09.01.2022 The search is on for inspiring women with nominations now open for the Tasmanian Honour Roll of Women 2021. Nominations close 16 October 2020. Find out more http://www.premier.tas.gov.au//nominations_open_for_2021_t

08.01.2022 Wear a red poppy and observe a minute silence on Remembrance Day this Wednesday 11 November at 11am. The Remembrance Day commemorative service will be broadcast on the ABC.

06.01.2022 Introducing Stewart Sherman, 34, Archery and Wheelchair Tennis. Stewart was born in Tasmania before joining the Australian Army in 2000 as a Combat Medic. During Stewart's career he was posted to 1CSSB (Combat Services Support Battalion), 1RAR (Royal Australian Regiment), 2CDO (2 Commando Regiment), SOER (Special Operations Engineer Regiment) and Randwick Health Centre. He deployed to the Solomon Islands and Afghanistan with Delta Company 1RAR. Stewart was medically dischar...ged in 2013. Stewart now suffers from PTS (Post Traumatic Stress) and lower leg injuries which makes it difficult to participate in running and jumping during sports. Sport has been the pillar supporting his recovery and allows him to set measurable goals that prove he is getting better and performing to the best of his ability.

05.01.2022 Introducing our final Tasmanian athlete, and Co-Captain of the Australian Invictus Games team, Matthew Brumby. Matt was born in Tasmania and continue to live here today. He Joined the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1994 and discharged in 2001. During his time in the RAN he deployed as a Steward on HMAS Newcastle to a number of locations and then spent a short time on board HMAS Brisbane. Matthew is a T6 complete paraplegic as a result of a pocket of fluid - called a syrinx - ...which formed inside my spinal cord. Matt will be competing in Athletics, cycling and Wheelchair Rugby,

04.01.2022 Sites of Significance Now and Then is a project aiming to identify a collection of different images of sites of significance taken during the Second World War. Revisit the sites.and compare Hobart then and now. https://anzacportal.dva.gov.au//comm/sites-of-significance

02.01.2022 "Going home in pieces, whether that’s physically or emotionally, that’s sacrifice, that is something we should never forget." STOP this remembrance day and remember.

01.01.2022 Introducing Trent Forbes - 40 - Cycling. Trent was born in Hobart. He joined the Australian Army in 1997 and discharged in 2016. Trent deployed to Timor Leste in 2006-07 and to Afghanistan in 2009 and 2011/12. Sport has been critical in keeping Trent physically active and engaged with the community.