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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Australia remembers: 20 years after 9/11

There were no mourners and no wreaths, just a sombre ceremony at the Australian War Memorial to commemorate 20 years since the September 11 US terror attacks and the defence force efforts since.

Explore the national institutions in lockdown, virtually

Canberra's national institutions are closed to the public during lockdown, but their websites offer plenty of ideas to keep youngsters occupied.

NCA approves early works for War Memorial expansion

The National Capital Authority (NCA) has approved early works for the Australian War Memorial, which will see Anzac Hall demolished and pave the way for the $500 million expansion.

To the editor: In defence of the 116 trees

In defence of the one hundred and sixteen: I knew them well — most of them — these 116 trees.

What’s on in Canberra over the Anzac Day 2021 long weekend

With the Anzac Day long weekend nearly upon us, there are a host of things on across the Canberra region to commemorate the occasion.

Trees ‘as old as the Memorial’ to be removed for early works

116 trees on the Australian War Memorial grounds are slated for removal as early works for the institution’s $500 million redevelopment.

Anzac Hall shuts its doors – and early works include demolition

Anzac Hall, the Australian War Memorial’s exhibition space, closes today - forever? An application for early works includes its demolition.

Anzac Hall closes in preparation for demolition

The Federal Parliament last week approved the almost $500 million project to knock down and replace the War Memorial's 20-year-old Anzac Hall.

Minister approves $500m Anzac Hall redevelopment

A controversial proposal to demolish Anzac Hall, the Australian War Memorial’s award-winning exhibition space, has been passed.

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