Servicemen gather to mark Vietnam Veterans Day 2020
Vietnam Veterans Day on August 18 was marked by local veterans with a commemorative service at the Mandurah War Memorial.
From Mandura Mail
Remembering VP day
Seventy-five years ago, on 15 August 1945, Emperor Hirohito publicly announced Japan’s acceptance of the Allies’ terms and Japan’s surrender. Nazi Germany had surrendered to the Allies three months earlier. The Second World War was ove
Pirie council and RSL partner to develop South East Asian War Memorial
Port Pirie Regional Council and the Port Pirie RSL have partnered to develop and enhance the South East Asian War Memorial in time for Vietnam Veterans Day.
From Port Pirie Recorder
Mandurah Murray Vietnam and Veterans group to hold commemorative service
The Mandurah Murray Vietnam and Veterans group will hold its annual commemorative service at the Mandurah War Memorial on Vietnam Veterans Day on Tuesday, August 18.
From Perth now
Memorial welcomes Teddy Sheean VC recommendation
The Australian War Memorial has welcomed Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s announcement that he has recommended the Queen posthumously award Second World War hero Edward “Teddy” Sheean the Victoria Cross.
Remembering the Cowra Breakout
Just after 2 am on 5 August 1944, approximately 545 Japanese prisoners attempted to escape from No. 12 Prisoner of War Compound in Cowra, NSW.
All Saints' Nowra lych gate forms unique war memorial
Have you seen the quaint little structure out the front of the All Saints Anglican Church in Nowra?
Plans underway to honour ‘Forgotten War’ with Korean War memorial
Perth is the only capital city in Australia with no standalone memorial to the Korean War, but that is set to change with plans to build a memorial in Kings Park in time to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the cessation of hostilities in 2023.
From Mirage News
Funding for honour roll at Woodstock Soldiers Memorial Hall
The Woodstock Soldiers Memorial Hall Honour Roll is set receive $2,040 in government funding to rewire lighting, replace poppy light displays and install new batten holders and wall sconces.
From Cowra Guardian News
Visitors welcomed back to Australian War Memorial
The Australian War Memorial reopened to visitors today, after its doors closed to the public on Monday 23 March.
Australian light train honors Korea War veterans
A light train in Sydney began its operation on Monday, featuring the images of eight Australian Korean War veterans to mark the 70th anniversary of the Korean War.
From The Dong-A Ilbo News
Korean War 70 years
25 June 2020 marks the 70th anniversary of the start of the Korean War.
Boer War memory lives on in Launceston through memorial service
This year marks 121 years since the beginning of the South African Boer War with 860 Tasmanians serving in the conflict.
From the examiner
War museum to be built in Wandong
Wandong is set to be home to a permanent historical display featuring a hut from World War Two.
From the north central review
Light Horse Brigade Memorial featuring Sir Murray Bourchier set for new location
Greater Shepparton City Council agreed on a new location for the installation of the Light Horse Brigade Memorial, featuring Sir Murray Bourchier, at the June Council Meeting.
From Mirage News
New war memorial for recently reopened Karuah RSL Club
For nearly 50 years the Karuah RSL Club has honoured the large number of service men and women who have served and fought to maintain the freedoms that all Australians enjoy today, so it was with great excitement that the Sub-Branch was able to unveil a new monument to all soldiers past and present.
From Port Stephens Examiner
Historical war memorial may be saved
Ourimbah RSL Sub-branch has met with Transport for NSW staff in a bid to save the historic war memorial from removal as part of the railway station upgrade.
From Coast Community News
Six Grey groups share more than $36,000 to salute forces' service
Six community groups across the Grey electorate will share $36,594 of federal funding to commemorate Australia's war history.
From the northern argus
Mortlake's historic Avenue of Honour axed as war memorial's future remains uncertain
Dying, sickly trees planted more than 100 years ago as a war memorial are being felled along a western Victorian town's Avenue of Honour.
From abc news
Braidwood Memorial Pool gets $1 million facelift
The iconic Braidwood Memorial Pool has received $1 million in funding from the NSW Government to move ahead with stage one of major upgrades including modern change rooms, heating and a kiosk makeover.
From about regional
Australian War Memorial to reopen on 1 July
The Australian War Memorial will reopen its doors to the public on Wednesday 1 July.
From on our website
Remembering the Callaghan brothers
Walter Callaghan was one of three brothers killed during the First World War. His mother Mary was invited to unveil the Lithgow Soldier's Memorial.
Rocky Hill War Memorial Museum to reopen
From June 1, Goulburn Mulwaree Council will reopen Rocky Hill War Memorial Museum and the Goulburn Historic Waterworks Museum.
From on the goulburn post
First to serve
Two names on the Sutherland War Memorial in Sydney are W Clarke and O N Hayes were amongst the first Australians to enlist during the First World War.