Albury: A Town at War
The inland regional town of Albury offered various advantages as a hub of military activity during the Second World War.
From Australian War Memorial
84th anniversary of HMAS Sydney II at Geraldton 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
Keeping the memories alive
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
Remembrance Day services held across Australia marking 107 years since the end of World War I
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
Specialist repairs underway for North Fremantle War Memorial
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
Honour Roll and Eternal Flame Memorial officially reopened
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
De Havilland Vampire Mk35A jet fighter to be restored by Dareton Men's Shed
Men's shed volunteers have been given the rare opportunity to fully restore a De Havilland Vampire Mk35A jet fighter.
From ABC news
Raymond Terrace RSL War Memorial Centenary
On Remembrance Day 2025, the memorial cenotaph will celebrate its 100th birthday.
From 2 NUR radio
Escapee Australians became undercover agents in Yugoslavia during World War II
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 reopens to community
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
From battlefield to canvas
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
Our Northern Neighbour: Stories of Papua New Guinea and Australia’s shared military history
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
Woombye to mark 108th Beersheba Day with parade
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
Dunstan family donates Will Dyson portraits to the Memorial
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
Recognising the crucial role of the Merchant Navy
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
Grave restoration project connects South Coast veterans with family
In one part of Narooma Cemetery rests war veteran Charles Duncan Davis.
From About Regional
102 years of Des remembered
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
Vietnam War Memorial Walk
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
Vietnam veterans remembered
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
Veterans gather to mark 80 years since the end of World War 2
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
Marking the end of the Second World War
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
Cherry blossoms and eucalypts: this Japanese war cemetery remembers fallen Australians
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
Upgrade for Gosford Memorial Park
The Government funding will be matched by Central Coast Council to deliver the $50,000 project.
From Coast community news
Grants for veterans
Two grant programs are now on offer for local veterans.
From Dairy news