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Air Force's Corporal Kevin Jeffries, of Australia's Federation Guard, reflects at the statue of Simpson and his Donkey at the Australian War Memorial before heading to Lone Pine for Anzac Day 2025. Photos: Sergeant Sagi Biderman
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Proud moment to lead at Lone Pine

This Anzac Day, Corporal Kevin Jeffries will be standing proud at Lone Pine in Turkiye as the Commander of Australia’s Federation Guard catafalque party.

Corporal Jeffries, an Air Force avionics technician, has worked hard to make the short-list for the trip and is relieved to be going.

From Australian Government Defence

The Australian War Memorial is not the only place to remember those who have served. Photo: Michelle Kroll.
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Anzac Day 2025: Commemorations across the capital and beyond

On 25 April 1915, 110 years ago, Australia forged its own history and identity when soldiers of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landed on the shores of Turkey (then part of the Ottoman Empire) and began the Gallipoli campaign.

From Region Canberra

Shoalhaven War Memorial service
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Shoalhaven ANZAC Services

There will be several temporary road closures on Friday 25 April as the community comes together to mark Anzac Day across the Shoalhaven.

From 2ST

Pilot Officer Samuel Donald Whiteside
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Airman son of Korumburra to be honoured at Australian War Memorial

SAMUEL Donald Whiteside known as Donald or Don to his friends left the family farm in Korumburra like many others during WWII never to return.

On Saturday, March 29 the Australian War Memorial in Canberra will commemorate the service and sacrifice of Pilot Officer Whiteside as part of the daily Last Post Ceremony.

From Sentinel-Times

Moonee Valley cememony
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Remembering the ANZACs 2025

Ahead of Anzac Day on Friday 25 April, we invite the community to join us in honouring the ANZACs at a commemoration ceremony on Sunday, 13 April.

From City of Moonee Valley

Flight Lieutenant Murray David Haines, c. 1942­–1945. Photograph courtesy of his daughter, Elizabeth.
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Duty to Country, Devotion to Family

While Haines was posted with No. 30 Squadron, it saw action in the South West Pacific Area, conducting strafing attacks and armed reconnaissance missions, as well as leading the Allied assault during the Battle of the Bismark Sea in March 1943.

From Australian War Memorial

chauvel anniversary 2025
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The Chauvel Anniversary Light Horse Memorial Ride a journey through time

Dubbed The Chauvel Anniversary Light Horse Memorial Ride, the event is more than just a trek through the vast rural countryside, rather it follows a deliberate path linking scores of commemorative monuments to the Australian Light Horse and also
honours the legacy of Sir Harry Chauvel, a towering figure in Australia’s military history.

From about regional

Upgrade for Albury City Council
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Albury approves $1.98m tender for war memorial upgrade

Albury City Council has approved a $1.98 million tender to upgrade the historic World War II Memorial Bowl on Monument Hill.

The contract has been awarded to locally-based firm Enviro Culture Services, which recently completed the upgrade of Fredericks Park.

From Inside Local Government

St Peters Heroes Memorial
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Rededication of St Peters Heroes Memorial unveiled

More than a century after it was erected, an addition to the historic St Peters Heroes Memorial will recognise the names of local service personnel who served in World War II (WWII), providing a dedicated place of remembrance for the community.

From VeteransSA

Matthew Dahlitz
Community News

Preserving Australia’s military aviation legacy

A documentary filmmaker with a passion for military aviation history is working to ensure the stories of Australia’s airmen are preserved for future generations.

From MyCityLogan

HMAS Moreton Headquarters personnel with Murielle Ahern for her 100th birthday celebration
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Trailblazing veteran waltzes into 100 years

Family, friends and HMAS Moreton personnel turned out in force to help celebrate a remarkable milestone, Murielle Ahern’s 100th birthday.

From Australian Government Defence

Flying Officer Charles Edward Suffren
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Ballarat Anzac honoured at Australian War Memorial

Charles Suffren was born on 20 January 1922 in Ballarat, the youngest of four children born to Charles Suffren, a salesman, and his wife Euphemia,” Australian War Memorial Director Matt Anderson said.

From Australian War Memorial

Two mules carrying field gun ammunition across muddy country unsuitable for normal transport.
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Harnessing the Horsepower of Mules on the Western Front

While much has been written about Simpson’s donkey, the role of his close cousin – the mule – has not been given as much attention. Mules were extremely useful modes of transport on the Western Front.

From Australian War Memorial