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    Stay up-to-date with all the latest news from RSL Queensland. Discover key updates, handy hints, inspiring veterans’ stories, and more.

    Latest news and stories

    Check out the latest news, including important announcements, helpful tips, and inspiring stories from the veteran community. 

    19 November 2025

    A decade of collaboration and connection in the ESO sector

    More than 50 ex-service organisations from across Queensland came together for the bi-annual RSL Queensland and Legacy Brisbane ESO Forum.
    Camaraderie
    Community
    19 November 2025

    Honouring the past, building the future: Cloncurry RSL Sub Branch’s new chapter

    Cloncurry RSL Sub Branch’s young President is determined to make their new building a community hub.
    District North Qld
    League stories
    14 November 2025

    The essentials for lodging a DVA claim

    Learn how to navigate the DVA claims process.
    Advocacy
    DVA Claims
    03 November 2025

    Draw to Remember returns with more than 21,000 students participting across Queensland

    Thousands of school students across Queensland will participate in the annual ‘Draw to Remember’ initiative this month to acknowledge Remembrance Day on Tuesday 11 November.
    Remembrance Day
    Media release
    03 November 2025

    RSL Queensland calls on Queenslanders to Remember to Remember this November

    This Remembrance Day on Tuesday 11 November, RSL Queensland is encouraging Queenslanders to remember to remember with a minute’s silence at 11am to honour the service and sacrifice of our fallen service personnel.
    Remembrance Day
    Media release
    29 October 2025

    Building strength together: How RSL Queensland is supporting Townsville’s soldiers and families

    RSL Queensland’s partnership with Lavarack Barracks in Townsville helps to build the physical and mental strength of our serving members.
    21 October 2025

    Veterans’ Health Week 2025: Thrive 365

    This week we’re celebrating Veterans' Health Week (VHW) with a focus on connection, movement, nourishment and thriving.
    BeWell
    Peer Led Programs
    Rec Connect
    Mates4Mates
    20 October 2025

    Advocacy support delivers positive outcome for Navy veteran

    With the help of an RSL Queensland compensation advocate, Navy veteran Rebecca Connolly received the compensation she needed and took back control of her life.
    Advocacy
    20 October 2025

    Finding reassurance through DVA Advocacy

    Army veteran Noel McKay shares his experience of RSL Queensland’s DVA Advocacy service.
    DVA Claims
    15 October 2025

    From darkness into light

    Led by veterans, this unique program has helped transform hundreds of lives affected by trauma, empowering them towards healing and growth.
    Peer Led Programs
    East Timor
    14 October 2025

    Finding purpose and a career

    Veteran partner Wade Rix found his new calling through the RSL Employment Program.
    Employment
    29 September 2025

    It takes a village: Yarrabah’s mission to uplift the veteran community

    In the Indigenous community of Yarrabah, the local RSL Sub Branch celebrates 10 years of supporting and uplifting local veterans.
    Commemoration
    First nations
    District Far Northern
    23 September 2025

    10 moments to illustrate 100 years – Part 1

    In the first of this two-part series, we shine a light on some of the key stories documented by RSL Queensland’s member magazine since 1925.
    Commemorative
    22 September 2025

    Against the tide

    One man, two fins, one gruelling world first. Here’s how veteran Ashley Semmens conquered the English Channel – and his own limits – for charity.
    Veteran stories
    Health and wellbeing
    18 September 2025

    Stepping up as a voice for veterans

    “There's enormous positive psychological value to a successful DVA claim.” After 45 years in the Army, Mark Gallagher volunteers to help fellow veterans, one DVA claim at a time.
    Advocacy
    DVA Claims
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    Queensland RSL News 

    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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    Celebrate the centenary of The Queensland Digger

    In 2025 we celebrate 100 years since The Queensland Digger (now Queensland RSL News) was first published. That’s a centenary of telling veterans’ stories. Our readers are part of this milestone, so we’d like you to participate in our celebration. 

    We’d love you to tell us:

    • Do you have any special memories of our member magazine over the years? 

    • Did you read any articles that were inspiring or even life-changing? 

    • Has it helped you reconnect with long-lost friends? 

    Please email editor@rslqld.org  if you have any photos, stories to share or ideas to help us celebrate the centenary.  

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    Annual reports

    Our annual reports capture RSL Queensland’s key achievements, priorities and performance for each calendar year.

    Each annual report is prepared in accordance with RSL Queensland’s Constitution and released ahead of State Congress.  

    View our annual reports

     

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