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RSLs Reimagining Their Future | Australia News
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Some RSLs in Victoria are on the brink, shuttering doors as they grapple with relevance and survival. With aging infrastructure, dwindling memberships, and shifting veteran needs, change is urgent. The Hawthorn RSL is turning back the clock, reviving 1940s terrazzo floors and operating like the roaring twenties to honor its roots. Meanwhile, the Red Cliffs-Irymple RSL merged with Mildura to form a powerhouse regional hub, pooling resources to stay afloat. State leaders admit the old model won’t work — proposing “super RSLs” to consolidate and modernize. While tradition holds sway for some, others are reimagining connection through outdoor adventures. The mission remains clear: serve veterans — but the path forward is rewriting itself.
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