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Read the latest edition of Queensland RSL News magazine, featuring insightful articles, community updates, and a closer look into RSL Queensland’s work supporting veterans and their families.
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Our annual reports capture RSL Queensland’s key achievements, priorities and performance for each calendar year.
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17 February 2026
Celebrating a show like no other
Not even the rain could stop four back-to-back nights of the dazzling, Brisbane-exclusive showcase of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Veteran stories
16 February 2026
ANZAC Day: A sacred day of national significance
Commemorated annually on 25 April, ANZAC Day marks the anniversary of the Gallipoli landing in 1915 – the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand Army Corps in World War I.
Media release
02 February 2026
RSL Queensland members recognised
A number of veterans and RSL Queensland members have been recognised on the Australia Day 2026 Honours List for their outstanding service to the community.
27 January 2026
A NASHO reflects: 75th anniversary of National Service
“I just thought it was part of being Australian.”
Veteran stories
21 January 2026
Feeding veterans' wellbeing
For Army veteran Mat, Dig In Health Co planted the seed for new skills, new friendships, a new business, and a nourishing new way of life.
Dig In Health
Peer Led Programs
21 January 2026
Running for a reason
Matt Dykes wears many hats: Army veteran, Mapleton RSL Sub Branch President, Kureelpa Rural Fire Brigade firefighter and Run Army supporter.
Veteran stories
13 January 2026
Helping the community one conversation at a time
Having experienced the ups and downs of life after service firsthand, paramedic and veteran John ‘Jock’ Ruthven knows what it takes to support his community.
Veteran stories
12 January 2026
Eat your porridge and go dancing: The life of Elsie Dalzell
“Eat your porridge, work hard and go dancing.” At 104, WWII veteran Elsie Dalzell swears by this recipe for a long life, though she rarely talks about the extraordinary years she spent in service.
Veteran stories
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21 December 2025
Books making a difference: How community libraries are supporting Queensland’s veterans
How a network of free community libraries opened the door to bibliotherapy for veterans and their families.
18 December 2025
A tradition of giving: RSL Queensland’s Christmas hampers bring festive cheer to veterans and their families
What began as a way to brighten the festive season for veterans doing it tough has become a treasured tradition at RSL Queensland.
Christmas
16 December 2025
10 moments to illustrate 100 years – Part 2
In this second instalment of our two-part series, we highlight some of the key stories captured by RSL Queensland’s member magazine since 1925. You can read part 1 in Edition 3 2025.
Commemoration
09 December 2025
The evolution of commemorations
To mark the centenary of The Queensland Digger, we asked Robyn van Dyk, Head of the Research Centre at the Australian War Memorial, how commemorations have evolved over the past 100 years.
Commemoration