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AFL stadium at Macquarie Point unanimously opposed by RSL Tasmania amid fears it would 'overshadow' cenotaph

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff's hopes for a stadium and an AFL team are dealt a blow, with the state's RSL sub-branches announcing their unanimous opposition to the proposed location.

ABC News

‘Lives are at stake’: Veterans Centre Australia closes after major funder pulls out, leaving hundreds in limbo

The not-for-profit group helped up to 600 clients at a time access services including healthcare, financial and employment support

The Guardian - AU

MDMA and psilocybin treatment to be offered in the Hunter

'These people are facing death by suicide if they don't get an alternative medication.'

Newcastle Herald

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Hervey Bay residents adopt on-demand bus service that can be called up by phone

In an age where Queenslanders are relying on ride shares and e-scooters, residents in Hervey Bay will soon be able to call for a public bus using an app, online or by phone.

ABC News

RSL SA apologises after a sub-branch page left offensive comment on Aboriginal artist's Facebook page

RSL South Australia has apologised to an Aboriginal artist after an admin of a sub-branch Facebook page wrote an offensive comment on the artist's page.

ABC News

‘Dangerous flash flooding’ warning for North Queensland regions – as it happened

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Tasmanian RSL to remove all pokies from clubs by June

All Tasmanian sub-branches will be free of gaming machines as the focus moves away from "pots, parmies and pokies".

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Tasmanian RSL clubs pull plug on pokies

RSL clubs in Tasmania will no longer have pokies machines from mid-2023 over concerns for vulnerable veterans and their families.

AAP

RSL Australia warned over NSW clubs split

The boss of RSL Australia has backed turning pokies cashless in NSW as he points to flak his charity receives over confusion with clubs bearing the RSL brand.

AAP

RSL Australia president supports NSW government's cashless poker machines push

Greg Melick tells Radio National Breakfast he personally supports the Perrottet government's plan to mandate gaming cards.

ABC News

Lifesavers rescue 1,200 over holiday period in Australia – as it happened

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Unions NSW splits from Labor on cashless gaming to stop 'scourge on society'

In a rare move, the top union boss in NSW is siding with the Coalition government on major gambling reform, urging Labor not to play politics with the working class.

ABC News

'We're all struggling': Microgrid part of Cobargo bushfire recovery effort

The Badja Forest Road fire ripped through Cobargo on New Year's Eve and took several lives, parts of the main street and hundreds of houses with it.

The Canberra Times

Victoria’s RSLs made $163m from gambling but gave only $8.4m in direct community funding

More than 80% of the community benefits claimed in 2021-22 took the form of wages, utilities and other operating costs, the clubs’ statements show

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Edinburgh Live

West Lothian plans 2,800 new council and social housing homes

The council aims to work with Registered Social Landlords to build affordable homes in the next decade as well as erect some local authority housing.

AAP

Veterans want hands off war medals

The defence chief must not sanction Afghanistan veterans over alleged war crimes until the legal process is finished, veteran organisations say.

ABC News

Elite soldiers blast Defence chief Angus Campbell over handling of Afghanistan war crimes report

The SAS, Commando Association, and the RSL are warning penalties linked to the Brereton Inquiry should be shelved until any alleged war crimes are proven in court.

The Guardian - UK

Tsitsi Dangarembga, Anne Carson and Mary Gaitskill honoured by Royal Society of Literature

New authors chosen for the RSL International Writers programme, championing ‘the power of literature to transcend borders’, are announced

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Decision Day Sets MLS Playoff Picture, Road Ahead for Select USMNT Few

With the regular season in the books, here’s what’s to come for MLS’s postseason—and U.S. World Cup hopefuls who missed out and are facing significant lag time.

The Guardian - UK

‘We’ve lost a genius’: authors and politicians pay tribute to Hilary Mantel

From JK Rowling to Nicola Sturgeon, world laments death of Booker prize-winning author

Newcastle Herald

105 years of adventure: saluting the incredible life of Alf Carpenter

A guard of honour, comprising Maroba aged care residents, including fellow veterans, along with staff, formed to farewell Alf on Wednesday night

ABC News

Not everyone can visit Puckapunyal's parkrun, but it's become one of the most important in Australia

Puckapunyal is the first restricted access military base in Australia to introduce a weekly parkrun event, and it's helping veterans find a sense of belonging.

The Guardian - UK

Adjoa Andoh, Russell T Davies and Michaela Coel elected to Royal Society of Literature

The Bridgerton actor, Doctor Who writer and I May Destroy You creator are among 60 new fellows appointed to the UK’s charity for the advancement of literature

The Independent UK

Michaela Coel and Russell T Davies among writers appointed as RSL fellows

The acclaimed writers were part of a cohort of 60 new appointments.

ABC News

Rat of Tobruk Sydney Kinsman dies in Alice Springs

A World War II veteran who was shot and survived the Siege of Tobruk before escaping a prisoner of war camp managed to live until he was 100 and make a huge impact on the community he loved.

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