Solemn duty to remember and connect
Corporal Hamish Smith never imagined he would one day stand at the pinnacle of solemn remembrance on such an important
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Australian War Memorial
New appointees to Australian War Memorial Council
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh today announced three new members have been appointed to the Australian War Memorial Council.
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Vietnam Bronco newly restored at Australian War Memorial
The Australian War Memorial has unveiled a fully restored North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco, model 639, which played a key
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Vivian Bullwinkel set in bronze at AWM
The Australian War Memorial has unveiled a sculpture of Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel AO, MBE, ARRC, ED, in the grounds
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International Air Cadets’ exchange at Amberley
After a four-year pandemic hiatus, International Air Cadets on a two-week exchange program visited Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley.
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Australian War Memorial cranes named by local kids
The Australian War Memorial’s two tower cranes have been named by Canberra school children, with “Duffy” and “Teddy” rising over
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First look at Vivian Bullwinkel sculpture for Australian War Memorial
A new sculpture of nurse Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel will be the first sculpture of an individual nurse or woman
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Remembering the fallen
Secretary of the Department of Defence Greg Moriarty and Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell were among those
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Kim Beazley to replace Brendan Nelson at Australian War Memorial
The Albanese Government will recommend the Governor-General appoint Kim Beazley as a member of the Council of the Australian War
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Artillery’s venerated gentleman
One of the first ashore at Anzac Cove on the day of the fateful landing was a young Australian artillery
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Australian War Memorial closed indefinitely
The Australian War Memorial has been closed indefinitely – including the daily Last Post Ceremony – in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New appointment to AWM Council
The Council of the Australian War Memorial will benefit from the unique perspectives of its latest appointment – Gwen Cherne.
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Reappointment to Australian War Memorial Council
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester today announced the re-appointment of James McMahon for a further three year term to
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$500million expansion for Australian War Memorial
The government has committed $498m to a major new expansion of the Australian War Memorial. CAPTION: Artist’s impression of the Australian
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October 2018
One hundred years ago, on 11 November 1918, the guns of the Western Front ceased firing after four years of
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September 2018
One hundred years ago, on 11 November 1918, the guns of the Western Front ceased firing after four years of
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August at the Memorial
Battle of Long Tan and the Long Tan Cross The Long Tan cross has been moved to its new permanent
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April/May at the AWM
For more than a hundred years, Australia has been collecting the stories of its people at war and on operations.
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March at the AWM
Their activities are secret. Their missions classified. Their identities protected. Over 600 objects, rarely seen by the public, tell the
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