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AWM commemorates 30 years of Unknown Australian Soldier

This Remembrance Day, Saturday 11 November, marks 30 years since the Unknown Australian Soldier was interred at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.

Canberra time capsules lost to time

A time capsule has just been sealed at the Australian War Memorial that is expected to be opened 100 years from the completion of the development works - let’s hope it won’t be lost or forgotten like some other Canberra time capsules.

Canberra hosts birthday party for heroic Digger, Keith Payne VC

Canberra hosted a 90th birthday party for Victoria Cross recipient and Vietnam veteran, Keith Payne, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Australia’s withdrawal from the Vietnam War.

Australia pays tribute to Vietnam veterans, 50 years on

The nation has marked the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War, which resulted in the deaths of thousands of soldiers.

‘I Was Only 19’ to ring out across Australian War Memorial

It’s not often a guitarist rocks up to the daily Last Post ceremony at the Australian War Memorial but today is no ordinary day; it is Vietnam Veterans’ Day and the 57th...

First statue of a woman at Australian War Memorial a true survivor

The first statue of a woman has been unveiled at the Australian War Memorial and all the late Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel had to do was survive a massacre, survive a sinking...

Forgotten heroes: Indigenous servicemen of Korean War recognised after 70 years

The Australian War Memorial has identified more than 60 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander servicemen who fought in the Korean War.

The Last Post buglers of Canberra

The buglers who go to work at 4.45pm every day at the Australian War Memorial to perform The Last Post for visitors are not all military personnel, but rather an eclectic group of talented, local musicians.

Australian War Memorial unveils Dambusters secrets

Commemorating 80 years since the Dambusters Raid, the Australian War Memorial has unveiled the Sorpe Dam 3D model.

War Memorial will be illuminated in purple for coronation

To mark the Coronation of Charles III on Saturday, the Australian War Memorial will illuminate its façade in royal purple this weekend.

Australians honour defence personnel, past and present

More than 100 years since the Gallipoli landings, thousands have gathered at dawn services across the country to remember Anzac troops.

Commemorate Anzac Day at the Australian War Memorial

Anzac Day is only a few weeks away, and the Australian War Memorial is encouraging people to prepare for the 108th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing.

Kids nickname Australian War Memorial cranes Duffy and Teddy

Anzac, Poppy and Biscuit all made the shortlist to name the two cranes put to work to redevelop the iconic war memorial building in Canberra.

Anti-war protest items feature at Australian War Memorial

A new gallery at the Australian War Memorial honours the servicemen and women for their contribution during the Iraq War and also features anti-war displays.

Nation’s peacekeepers honoured at Australian War Memorial

Veterans' Affairs Minister Matt Keogh has described the work of Australian peacekeepers as "perilous and dangerous" as he paid tribute to their service at the Australian War Memorial. 

Two-up, Gallipoli and the ‘fair go’: the Anzac myth

Two-up is an Australian gambling game in which two coins are placed on a small piece of wood called a “kip” and tossed into the air.

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