During active service, army units are required to keep monthly war diaries recording their daily activities. These diaries usually consist of war diary or intelligence summary sheets, and appendices covering strength and casualty returns, routine orders, messages, reports, and other documentation.
From Australian War Memorial Articles
When Canberra artist and former Australian Army member Kris Kerehona entered the Australian War Memorial’s 2019 Napier Waller Art Prize with a portrait of his father, veteran James Bruce Taawhi Kerehona, he never imagined the legacy it would create.
From Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs
More than a century after Australian aircrew first dropped bombs over the Middle East, a memorial has been dedicated to the aviators who carried the weight of Air Force’s explosive edge: The Gunnies.
From Contact Magazine
When Robert Burrowes got a phone call asking if he was related to Australian Air Force (RAAF) crew member Thomas Burrowes, he had no idea an 82-year-old mystery had just been solved.
From ABC News
The annual Merchant Mariners Lost in Time of War memorial service was held on Saturday, December 6, at Norah Head.
The memorial service honours the sacrifice of our merchant mariners who played a crucial role in maintaining Australia’s supply chain during World War II and still do today.
From Coast News
The World War I service of Private William Hipathite has been recognised on the rural road that was named in his honour.
Hipathite Road in Waterloo now displays the Rising Sun badge (third pattern) of the Australian Army as part of Bundaberg Regional Council’s Streets of Remembrance program.
From Bundaberg Regional Council
Sister Mona Margaret Wilton was one of twelve Australian Army nurses who died at sea after the bombing of the SS Vyner Brooke on 14 February 1942.
From Australian War Memorial
When Charles Reif enlisted in the Air Force in 1946 at 22 years old as an aircraftman electrical mechanic, he signed up for a lifetime of dedication to his country and service.
From Australian Government Defence
The inland regional town of Albury offered various advantages as a hub of military activity during the Second World War.
From Australian War Memorial
A sunset service was held on Wednesday in Geraldton commemorating the 84th anniversary of the loss of HMAS Sydney II and its 645 crew.
From Midwest Times
Remembrance Day address from Chief of the Defence Force Admiral David Johnston
On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month of 1918, the thunder of guns on the Western Front was replaced with cautious celebration.
From Australian Government Defence
Traffic stopped across key intersections of the Melbourne CBD, the Sydney Opera House sails were lit up with poppies and, in the silence, Australians have paused to honour those who died while serving in conflicts and peace-keeping operations.
From ABC News
The City of Fremantle is carrying out specialist repairs to the North Fremantle War Memorial after the marble soldier’s rifle was damaged.
From City of Fremantle
Wagga Wagga’s Honour Roll and Eternal Flame Memorial in the Victory Memorial Gardens has been officially reopened at a moving ceremony today, Wednesday 22 October, after undergoing major remediation and restoration works.
From City of Wagga Wagga Council
Men's shed volunteers have been given the rare opportunity to fully restore a De Havilland Vampire Mk35A jet fighter.
From ABC news
On Remembrance Day 2025, the memorial cenotaph will celebrate its 100th birthday.
From 2 NUR radio
It was a handwritten note scribbled on a file in the National Archives of Australia that would start an "obsession" and lead an author down a rabbit hole and across continents.
From ABC News
ANZAC Park has reopened to the public with the removal of construction fencing marking the completion of its major redevelopment in the heart of Bundaberg.
From Bundaberg regional council
When Canberra artist and former Australian Army member Kris Kerehona entered the Australian War Memorial’s 2019 Napier Waller Art Prize with a portrait of his father, veteran James Bruce Taawhi Kerehona, he never imagined the legacy it would create.
From Australian War Memorial
Papua New Guinea’s 50th anniversary of independence from Australia on 16 September 2025 provides an opportunity to reflect on the combined history of service and sacrifice shared by Australia and Papua New Guinea.
From Australian War Memorial
The 2nd Light Horse Regiment – Woombye Troop will lead a community commemoration in honour of the famous mounted charge at the Battle of Beersheba on Sunday October 26.
From Sunshine Valley Gazette
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