In May 1943, one of Australia’s darkest wartime tragedies unfolded just off the Queensland coast. The Australian Hospital Ship (AHS)  Centaur — clearly marked with red crosses and carrying medical staff — was torpedoed without warning by a Japanese submarine.

The sinking shocked the nation, was condemned as an atrocity, and remains one of the most controversial attacks on Australian forces during World War II.

We remember their story today, as Big Cat Reality's James McVeigh joins Burty to tells us more about it.

In May 1943, one of Australia&rsquo;s darkest wartime tragedies unfolded just off the Queensland coast.&nbsp;The Australian Hospital Ship (AHS)&nbsp; Centaur &mdash; clearly marked with red crosses and carrying medical staff &mdash; was torpedoed without warning by a Japanese submarine.
The sinking shocked the nation, was condemned as an atrocity, and remains one of the most controversial attacks on Australian forces during World War II.
We remember their story today, as Big Cat Reality's&nbsp;James McVeigh joins Burty to tells us more about it.

Tune into Step Outside with Paul Burt every Saturday and Sunday from 6am-8am for all the information you need to make the most of your weekends in the Sunshine State.

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Tune into Step Outside with Paul Burt every Saturday and Sunday from 6am-8am for all the information you need to make the most of your weekends in the Sunshine State.

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ANZAC DAY STORIES: The fate of the AHS Centaur Hospital Ship

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As we know today is Queensland Day and around the state, Queenslanders have been celebrating what makes this great state so special. 

If you're looking for one of Queensland's best camping and 4WD destinations look no further than Gordon Country in the beautiful Goomburra Valley. Gordons Country was just recognised with a Queensland Day Award as Queensland's Best 4WD and Camping Spot.

The family-owned property has been welcoming visitors for decades, offering more than 4,000 acres of bushland, creek-front campsites, rainforest scenery and off-road adventures on the edge of the Main Range National Park. 

Sue Gordon is the Managing Director of Gordon Country. Along with her husband Ian and family, she has helped build the iconic tourism destination into what it is today. She joins Burty to share more of their history and what they offer to visitors.

As we know today is Queensland Day&nbsp;and around the state, Queenslanders have been celebrating what makes this great state so special.&nbsp;
If you're looking for one of Queensland's best camping and 4WD destinations look no further than Gordon Country in the beautiful Goomburra Valley.&nbsp;Gordons Country was just recognised with a Queensland Day Award as Queensland's Best 4WD and Camping Spot.
The family-owned property has been welcoming visitors for decades, offering more than 4,000 acres of bushland, creek-front campsites, rainforest scenery and off-road adventures on the edge of the Main Range National Park.&nbsp;
Sue Gordon is the Managing Director of Gordon Country. Along with her husband Ian and family, she has helped build the iconic tourism destination into what it is today. She joins Burty to share more of their history and what they offer to visitors.

ANZAC DAY STORIES: The fate of the AHS Centaur Hospital Ship

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