The Australian Army’s fortnightly newspaper, Australian Army, has turned 60.
Marking the milestone, the Minister for Defence, Senator Linda Reynolds said that on the first front page of the 10 September 1959 edition ( pictured left) the then Minister for the Army, John Cramer said the success of the newspaper would depend on the degree to which it was accepted and read by the troops.
“Across the years, the faces producing the newspaper have changed,” Senator Reynolds said.
“It has changed its equipment, office space and even how its team is structured,” she said.
“Throughout its history, Army reporters have travelled alongside soldiers to every major conflict from Vietnam to Afghanistan and every major exercise, activity and ceremony.”
She said that on the front cover of the 60th anniversary edition, readers could see how the newspaper had changed throughout its history and some of the significant stories it had covered.
“They range from the start of operations, retirement of beloved equipment, stories of bravery and battle, all the way through to the loss of soldiers in training and on operations,” Senator Reynolds said.
“For more than 60 years, the Army newspaper has been informing our personnel and public about the service of our soldiers around the world.”
The anniversary edition of Army News is out now (September 16) and can be accessed at this PS News link.
