On this day in 1968, the 1st Australian Field Hospital opened in Vung Tau, Vietnam, to care for the sick and injured during the Vietnam War.

The Launceston VeteranHub can now offer local veterans and their families access to improved facilities after the official opening today of its refurbished premises at the Launceston RSL.

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3AW
MORNINGS WITH NEIL MITCHELL

Today, the Prime Minister and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs launched a commemorative medallion to honour those who served in the Vietnam War.

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ABC Radio Perth
Drive with Jo Trilling

JO TRILLING, HOST: Welcome to Drive, Minister.

MATT KEOGH, MINISTER FOR DEFENCE PERSONNEL: Hi Jo, great to be with you. 

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6PR
Mornings with Gary Adshead

GARY ADSHEAD: And welcome along to the program, chaps.

MINISTER KEOGH: Hi, Gary, great to be with you.

ANDREW HASTIE: G’day, Gary. How are you?

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Radio Interview
2CC Breakfast with Stephen Cenatiempo

More than 10,000 additional older Australians and veterans have had their cost of living pressures reduced after being granted a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card following eligibility changes last year.

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Press conference
Avalon Air Show

The search is on for Australia’s leading veteran employers and employees, with nominations for the 2023 Prime Minister’s National Veterans’ Employment Awards now open.