The Highest Honour #28 | John Leak | Alby Lowerson
In this edition we look a John Leak, a teamster who went on to be a VC recipient with incredible acts of bravery at Pozières. Alby Lowerson, a gold miner, captured twelve machine-guns and thirty prisoners at Mont St Quentin.
What's in a Name - To What Title Are You Entitled?
This article explores the culture surrounding titles in the Australian Army, from informal titles to how we may need to evolve to meet modern societal trends.
The Highest Honour #30 | Joseph Maxwell | Leslie Maygar
Joseph Maxwell VC, MC and Bar, DCM is believed to be the second most decorated soldier from WW1, while Leslie Maygar, affectionately known as a 'true fighting commander' always lead by example in both the Boer War and WW1.
Just as everyone is encouraged to undertake First Aid, this article makes the case that everyone should be encouraged to undertake Mental Health First Aid to help understand the nature of mental illness and ways to helpfully respond.
This article explores how the principles of Key Leader Engagement should be applied internally to increase efficiency and accuracy of information flow within Defence.