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Latest news: Australian War Memorial

The Last Post buglers of Canberra

Local Georgia Curry -
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

Local Jessica Cordwell -
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

Local Newstime Media -
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

National AAP -
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

Local Nicholas Fuller -
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

Local AAP -
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

National AAP -
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

National AAP -
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

News The Conversation -
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.

What’s on in Canberra over the 2022 Anzac Day long weekend

Entertainment Denholm Samaras -
The 2022 Anzac Day long weekend is nearly upon us, and there are a host of things on across the Canberra region to commemorate this year.

Putting an Indigenous face on the ANZAC legend

National Nicholas Fuller -
Seven and a half thousand Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people served Australia in the two World Wars – but too few know of their contribution.

Brendan Nelson appointed to War Memorial council

National AAP -
Former federal Liberal leader Brendan Nelson has been appointed a member of the council of the Australian War Memorial.

AWM welcomes back full Veterans’ March this Anzac Day

Local Newstime Media -
This year for the first time since 2019, the Australian War Memorial will welcome a full Veterans’ March on Anzac Day, Monday 25 April, the 107th anniversary of the landings at Gallipoli.

Ticked off: NCA approves War Memorial program of works

Local Nicholas Fuller -
The $500 million redevelopment of the Australian War Memorial has received approval to complete its final stages.

Australian War Memorial reopens with new temporary main entrance

Local Newstime Media -
The Australian War Memorial today reopened to the public after three months with a new temporary main entrance.

Australian War Memorial commemorates Remembrance Day 2021

Local Newstime Media -
The Australian War Memorial is closed to visitors, but will commemorate Remembrance Day with a small, livestreamed ceremony.
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