Gulgong RSL sub-Branch

14/06/2026

Looks like a great Navy day. 'In the service of those who have served'

HMAS Toowoomba sails through the East China Sea as part of Operation ARGOS.

14/06/2026

The Gulgong RSL Sub-Branch PT in the Park went ahead today at our beautiful ANZAC Park. Our wonderful trainer; Bec Hallam, put on a boxing session which allowed us to punch out any frustration of the week. All were challenged within their respective training capacities. It was a delightful Autumn morning and we enjoyed a pleasing attendance. All who attended had a great time, worked hard, but also had a good social catch up and have committed to attending our upcoming healthy lifestyles events. We would love to see some new faces at these sessions.

Our next PT in the Park session will be on Sunday the 12th of July at 9.30am. All veterans their families and friends are welcome to join us for a session, with all costs met by the Gulgong RSL Sub-Branch. So find a reason to train and not an excuse not to and come and join us. Or just come down for a look and assess whether this is something you would like to participate in.

We will conduct our next Healthy lifestyles hike at Dunn's Swamp in August on a date to be advised in July.

'In the service of those who have served'

12/06/2026

The Gulgong RSL Sub-Branch held our June General Meeting on Friday the 12th of June. We had a pleasingly large attendance which enabled a productive meeting with most staying for a catch up after the meeting.

The President thanked the Sub-Branch for their efforts in supportng our range of fundraising, healthy lifestyle, welfare and administrative functions in May. He reported on the continued strong rate of effort for the Sub-Branch in April. Our captured hours of volunteer support was 204 hours which is just above our monthly bench mark of 203 volunteer hours.

An after action review was conducted into the Cyril Weatherly monument dedication with a number of sustains and improves identifed to continue to refine similar ceremonies in the future. Updates were provided on a range of issues and projects including; grant applications, upcoming fundraising and healthy lifestyles activities and welfare and advocacy engagement with Mudgee Barnardos and the wider welfare network. Preliminary planning also commenced for Vietnam Veterans Day on the 18th of August with detailed planning to be undertaken at our July GM.

The Sub-Branch continues to grow with two service members and two affiliates joining in May. Christopher (Service) and Wendy (affiliate) Webeck were presented their membership badges as they committed themselves to our charitable purpose of supporting veterans and their families. This brings our membership growth to 66 members (57 Service and 9 affiliates) which is pleasing progress towards our membership target of 100 members by the end of 2027 (76 by the end of 2026). All in attendance were encouraged to continue to actively engage with our veteran community in order to to grow our membership.

The meeting also confirmed the key dates and times for this month's Healthy Lifestyles activities and fundraising. The key dates for June are as follows:

🇦🇺Fundraising raffles at Gulgong Bowling & Sporting Club on the 13th and 27th of June 5pm for a 7pm draw.
🇦🇺Fundraising raffles at The Gulgong RSL Club Thursday the 25th of June, 6pm for a 7.30pm draw.
🇦🇺PT in the Park Sunday the 14th of June from 9.30am at ANZAC Park Gulgong. All veterans, their families and friends are welcome.
🇦🇺Our next General Meeting will be on the 3rd of July in the boardroom of the RSL Club from 7.30pm.

'In the service of those who have served'

12/06/2026

A meaningful contribution to regional security and alliances. 'In the service of those who have served'

12/06/2026

In solemn reflection and remembrance on the anniversary of this tragedy in 1996. Those of us serving at the time remember this training disaster vividly and with great grief. Our thoughts, sympathy, and care remains with the family, friends and Units of the deceased. 'In the service of those who have served'

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the 1996 Black Hawk accident in Townsville, in which 18 ADF members tragically lost their lives.

During training for counter-terrorism operations on the night of June 12, 1996, two Australian Army Black Hawk helicopters collided in the Townsville Field Training Area.

As a result of the accident, there were 18 fatalities; 15 from the Special Air Service Regiment and three from the 5th Aviation Regiment. It was Australia's worst peacetime military aviation disaster, and it sent shockwaves of sadness across the nation.

This tragedy highlights the constant risks associated with serving in the nation’s armed services and the commitment and bravery of those who serve.

We Will Remember Them

Corporal M. Baker
Captain J. Berrigan
Captain K. Hales
Signalman H. Peeters
Trooper T.J. McDonald
Lance Corporal D. Frost
Trooper J.G.S. Church
Lance Corporal G.D. Hagan
Lance Corporal D.A. Johnstone
Lance Corporal G.A. Callow
Corporal B.A. Tombs
Corporal D.J. Smith
Corporal D.R. Oldham
Corporal A. Constantinidis
Corporal M.J. Bird
Corporal M. Avedissian
Sergeant H.W. Ellis
Captain T.J. Stevens

Lest We Forget

📸 Ian Coate

11/06/2026

'In the service of those who have served'

11/06/2026

Raffles tonight at the The Gulgong RSL Club. Come down at 6pm.and lend a hand or at 6.30pm and buy a ticket and win a tray. Draw at 7.30pm. 'In the service of those who have served'

10/06/2026

In solemn reflection on the anniversary of a most brave action on this day in 2010. 'In the service of those who have served'

10/06/2026

In solemn reflection and remembrance on the anniversary ofthis battle in 2010. 'In the service of those who have served'

10/06/2026

'In the service of those who have served'

Gag orders imposed on former and current Defence personnel who experienced sexual violence will not be enforced, allowing them to participate in a landmark military sexual violence inquiry.