Two portraits by Australia’s first official war artist, Will Dyson, have been donated to the Australian War Memorial by the family of Victoria Cross recipient William Dunstan.
From Australian War Memorial
Marked on the anniversary of the sinking of the first Allied merchant ship during the Second World War, we reflect on the critical role of merchant mariners in Australia’s wartime history.
From DVA
In one part of Narooma Cemetery rests war veteran Charles Duncan Davis.
From About Regional
Well-known Yarrawonga resident and WWII Navy veteran, 102-year-old Des Jones has been remembered as a laid back man, brave Navy stoker, husband, father, sportsman, volunteer and elder statesman.
From Yarrawonga Chronicle
Hundreds gathered in Edithburgh on Vietnam Veterans’ Day to honour the bravery of Australians who served throughout the Vietnam War and to officially open the Vietnam War Memorial Walk.
From Australian Rural & Regional News
COMMUNITIES around the country will be gathering to commemorate Vietnam Veterans’ Day on Monday 18 August and the Malanda RSL Sub Branch is planning a moving event at its new location.
From The Express
Exactly 80 years on from the day World War 2 ended, an extraordinary group of veterans gathered in King’s Park to commemorate the victory – and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
From Government House Western Australia
Join us as we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War through a series of special events and public programs.
From AWM
After the Great War, Australians made pilgrimages to distant battlefields of Gallipoli and northern France. They paid their respects to the fallen soldiers who shaped our national identity.
From The conversation
The Government funding will be matched by Central Coast Council to deliver the $50,000 project.
From Coast community news
Two grant programs are now on offer for local veterans.
From Dairy news
Join us at Anzac Square Memorial Galleries for a free talk exploring the impact and legacy of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki ahead of their 80th anniversary.
From Brisbane city council
G for George, the iconic Avro Lancaster and one of Australia’s most beloved aircraft, has officially returned to the Australian War Memorial.
From AWM
Veterans and fallen of the ‘forgotten war’ remembered at annual Korean War service memorial in Albany
From Albany advertiser
A Vietnam Veterans' day remembrance service will be held at Anzac Square, Brisbane on Monday 18 August 2025, commencing at 11 am.
From State Library QLD
85 years ago, a squadron of Allied vessels led by HMAS Sydney (II) won the Battle of Cape Spada off Crete.
From DVA
Private Norden served in the Vietnam War, but died in a motorcycle accident in Canberra in 1972.
He has been awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery in the face of enemy fire.
From ABC
The Roll of Honour sits at the heart of the Australian War Memorial.
From AWM
This week is NAIDOC Week – an opportunity to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
From DVA
Each year, on 15 August, we mark Victory in the Pacific (VP) Day, the anniversary of the end of the Second World War.
From DVA
THE sinking of the Montevideo Maru, a Japanese transport ship, on this day, 83 years ago on July 1, 1942.
From Sentinel times
On this day in 1945, thousands of Australian troops landed on the beaches around the town of Balikpapan in south-east Borneo
From DVA
The Woodstock Soldier's Memorial Hall celebrated its centenary with a black tie ball this past weekend, marking both 100 years and the significant effort that has gone in to keeping the Memorial Hall open.
From Grenfell Record
The Australian War Memorial has scooped the architecture industry awards across two gala ceremonies that have acknowledged amazing interior design, innovative heritage and public space development.
From AWM media release