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Friday, April 26

Turks banned from Gallipoli Anzac service

Australia’s veterans’ affairs minister has defended a ban on Turkish nationals attending the Anzac Day dawn service on the Gallipoli peninsula.

Australia's forgotten heroes: 'They were fighting two wars'

Stories of heroism, mateship, discrimination and heartbreak are shared in an exhibition that uses family histories, photos, objects and art to highlight the war experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

More than 73,000 Australians have served in overseas military conflicts since 1999. Photo: AAP

Injured veterans face a new fight when they return home

Australia’s complex and confusing military rehabilitation and compensation system is taking a heavy – at times tragic – toll on injured service men and women, writes military compensation specialist Tim White.

Remembering John Leak: The diminutive VC winner who didn't believe in war

Many lists of South Australian winners of the military’s highest honour omit Private John Leak, but his story from mysterious beginnings to an extraordinary single-handed act of courage on The Somme is well worth re-telling this Anzac Day.

Kokoda, leadership and "inspired disobedience"

Australia is stuck in a Sargasso Sea of inept political and business leadership. As an antidote, writes Malcolm King, let’s follow the example of the men who fought on the Kokoda Track, and against all odds, stopped the Japanese advance less than 50km from Port Moresby.

Lest we forget - SA to honour 100-year French connections

During the First World War, thousands of South Australian men and women contributed to the war effort in France and on the Western Front.

RSL seeks national bailout as State Govt on Anzac Day "standby"

The beleaguered state RSL is set to be handed bailout cash by the organisation’s national office – but not until it reviews the results of an independent audit into its finances, InDaily can reveal.