Our People in NSW
Adam Cambridge - Beating the Bombers
Thanks to the Diggers’ energetic patrolling policy, insurgent attacks with rockets and roadside bombs are now down to half the levels of last year. The Diggers are also using the opportunity to mentor Iraqi security forces and guide them on how to interact with the public.
In June this year the 500-strong Australian Battle Group based at Tallil in Dhi Qar province will be withdrawn and Iraqi security forces will take over full responsibility for law and order in the area.
The Australians will be leaving behind another lasting legacy. The Battle Group has been project-managing many reconstruction projects. More than 20 projects have been completed, including water and irrigation projects, rural projects to enhance crop and animal production, health clinics, and power supply initiatives. These will benefit local people for many years to come, especially water purification as water-borne diseases are a major killer among young kids.