THE annual Royal Queensland Show (the “Ekka”), now in its 141st year, is arguably Queensland’s largest and most loved event bringing Queenslanders together to celebrate Australia’s agriculture and rich cultural history through competitions, live music, food, showbags and rides. One of the most poignant activities at this year’s Ekka will Read more…
Handmade poppies are being made across Queensland as part of a statewide public art project to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armistice that led to the end of World War I. From Friday, 10 August, to Sunday, 19 August, at Ekka, in the Government Precinct, there will be a Read more…
DID you realise that our Sub-Section has a X and Instagram feed that you can follow? Put the address – https://twitter.com/naa_sandgate and/or https://instagram.com/naa_sandgate – in your browser and check it out today. It’s just one more way your Sub-Section uses to keep in touch with fellow Naval Association of Australia members, other Read more…
IT’S on again — the Sub-Section will be rolling into the Bunnings Carseldine carpark on Tuesday, 14 August 2018, for a 7am start. Our volunteers will be serving up delicious snacks and refreshments until after lunchtime to passers-by heading into and out of the hardware superstore. Stop by and say “hello” Read more…
MALCOLM TURNBULL AND BILL SHORTEN JOIN KEITH PAYNE VC IN BIPARTISAN SUPPORT FOR BEARS TO SCHOOL Leading public figures and military charities are rallying around the Bears to School campaign as part of a national project of commemoration of Australia’s remarkable role in World War I. According to a Media Read more…