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UPDATED: AFP acknowledges VC honour for former ACT police officer

The Australian Federal Police has acknowledged the significant honour of the Victoria Cross of Australia given to former Australian Capital Territory Police Constable Richard Norden.

Sam Mostyn’s first Remembrance Day as governor-general

Governor-General of Australia, Sam Mostyn, has commemorated her first Remembrance Day since stepping into the role in July 2024.

A royal salute for local Australian Army reservist

Canberran Daniel Slater will play a special role when King Charles and Queen Camilla visit Canberra.

Public to rub shoulders with royals at Australian War Memorial

King Charles and Queen Camilla will be out and about in Sydney and Canberra, offering fans a chance to catch a glimpse of the royal couple.

First look: Australian War Memorial’s new entrance set to open this summer

The Australian War Memorial has released a preview of its award-winning new Main Entrance Foyer, set to open this summer.

Cold War Gallery re-opens at Australian War Memorial

The Australian War Memorial will launch its revised Cold War Gallery on the 74th anniversary of the start of the Korean War, Tuesday 25 June.

Tower of death admin paperwork wins 2024 Napier Waller Art Prize

When the prize celebrations finish, artist Kat Rae will head home and tuck her daughter into bed, hoping she's proud of her mum.

Over 30,000 gather at War Memorial for Anzac Day Dawn Service

A crowd of more than 32,000 people gathered in the dark this morning at the Australian War Memorial for the Anzac Day Dawn Service, commemorating the 109th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing.

Known unto God, the Unknown Australian Soldier

The Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier honours those sacrificed their lives and is a resting places for those who never came home.

Urgent meeting sought over $550 Australian War Memorial upgrade

As findings of cost blowouts and conflicts of interests swirl around, the government has sought an urgent briefing with the national audit office.

The Shoe-Horn Sonata: One of Australian history’s darkest tales

John Misto's award-winning Australian play The Shoe-Horn Sonata is on at the Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, from 3 to 27 April.

5 affordable things to do in the heart of Canberra

With the cost-of-living crisis continuing to bite, we've rounded up five ideas for things to do and places to go in the heart of Canberra that will cost you nothing or next to nothing.

ACT veterans asked to register for 2024 Anzac Day march

The RSL ACT Branch and the Australian War Memorial are calling on veterans to register for the 2024 ACT RSL Anzac Day march on Thursday 25 April.

War Memorial Council must be overhauled: Frontier Wars group

Five members of the AWM's governing council whose terms expire soon should not be reappointed, a Frontier Wars awareness group argues.

‘Missing chapter’ of maritime history honoured after 80 years

The greatest loss of life in Australia's maritime history will be commemorated nine months after the shipwreck's discovery and 80 years after its sinking.

Indigenous art at War Memorial reflects 100 years of Legacy

A striking, contemporary work by Waradgerie woman, Lorraine Connelly-Northey, has been acquired by the Australian War Memorial to mark 100 years of Legacy.

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