Coral and Balmoral, Battle of Fire Support Bases.

Coral and Balmoral, Battle of Fire Support Bases.

by | Jul 13, 2019 | Uncategorized

One of the Australian Army’s most significant battles of the Vietnam War was fought at the Fire Support Patrol Bases (FSPB or FSB) of Coral and Balmoral. The battle is remembered for the courage of Australian soldiers who fought desperately as hundreds of troops from...
The Gulf War: Australia’s contribution

The Gulf War: Australia’s contribution

by | Jun 13, 2019 | Uncategorized

Over 1,800 Australian Defence personnel were deployed in the Gulf War from August 1990 to September 1991. The force comprised units from the Army, Navy and RAAF.  At Camp Gregory Veterans Day 2018 Trudie Leigo from ABC Wide Bay had a chance to catch up with...
Camp Gregory Veterans Day 2024

Camp Gregory Veterans Day 2024

by | Nov 13, 2018 | Uncategorized

Camp Gregory Veteran’s Day 18 August 2024 A special ceremony was held at Camp Gregory Veteran’s Retreat to honour regular Camp Gregory attendees Brian ‘Simmo’ Simpson and Blue Kelly, who earlier this year received Citations for Bravery, for...
Thank you Auskerbs

Thank you Auskerbs

by | Oct 13, 2018 | Uncategorized

A big thanks to AusKerbs Concrete garden edging for helping out Camp Gregory Veterans Retreat with this great edging around our kitchen area and memorial. AusKerbs is a local business in Hervey Bay and we encourage anyone looking for concrete edging to...

Donation of Water Tank by Aussie Vets PTSD Group

by | Oct 13, 2018 | Uncategorized

The Camp Gregory Veterans Retreat members and community wish to make a big shout out to Mary and the Aussie Vets PTSD Group for their generosity in donating a brand new 22,500lt poly water tank. Camp Gregory is available to all current & former service personnel...

Opening of boat ramp 27 March 2025

by | Aug 13, 2018 | Uncategorized

After years of attempting to construct a boat ramp at Camp Gregory, the stars finally aligned and it has now become a reality. Funded through the Federal Governments Black Summer Bushfire Grants, coordinated through the Burnett Mary Regional Group and delivered by...
2026 Fishing Competition

2026 Fishing Competition

by | Jul 13, 2018 | Uncategorized

SATURDAY 30TH MAY –SUNDAY 31ST MAY 2026(Registration starts at 1200hrs Friday 1st May 2026 and closes1700hrs Friday 29th May 2026). ALL competitors must beregistered with the CGVRFC prior to commencement of fishing.AGE CATEGORIES:Senior – 18y/o – AncientJunior – 10y/o...

Funds Boost for Veterans Camp

by | Sep 9, 2017 | Uncategorized

The information below was published in the Bundaberg News Mail on 15th Jul 2017 10:37 AM. Image: Brian Simpson (Simmo) being present with a Queensland State Flag by Member for Burnett Stephen Bennett MP A CAMP SITE designed to help heal the emotional wounds of...

The Lysaght Military shed!

by | Aug 9, 2017 | Uncategorized

It took some time..but the Lysaght Military Shed donated to Camp Gregory Veterans Retreat by Federal Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt MP has gone up! thanks to all those hard dedicated people who made this possible for us! So many people contributed in...