Dorrigo's war memorial restored as residents of NSW Mid-North Coast town celebrate
The NSW Mid-North Coast town of Dorrigo's 99-year-old cenotaph has been restored after being shattered in a car crash last year.
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New memorial park to open in Cohuna, Victoria
Visitors to Cohuna’s various service commemorations will benefit from improvements funded by the Federal Government’s Drought Communities Program – Extension.
From the Riverine Herald
30th anniversary Gulf War 1990 - 1991
17 January 2021 marks thirty years since the start of Operation Desert Storm.
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Lancaster Bomber joins "On Closer Inspection"
Lancaster Bomber joins the Memorial's "On Closer Inspection" 360-degree experience
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Indigenous warriors tours in WA and Tasmania
For Country, For Nation explores Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders' stories of military service, and includes the artworks of 32 artists.
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‘It was so unbelievable that anyone could do it’
His rank was ordinary seaman, but there was nothing ordinary about Edward “Teddy” Sheean.
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Ink in the Lines
Many members and veterans of the Australian Defence Forces have tattoos, and while their reasons for getting tattooed are as varied as the people themselves, self-expression and belonging play a part.
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Remembrance Day at Kogarah War Memorial Pool at Carss Park
Members of the Save Carss Park Pool group commemorated Remembrance Day with a minute's silence at 11am yesterday, November 11 at the Kogarah War Memorial Pool, Carss Park.
From The Leader
For Our Country
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a long tradition of fighting for Country, and continue to serve with honour among our military forces.
Places of Pride passes 10,000 memorials listed in two years
The National Register of War Memorials has passed the significant milestone of 10,000 memorials being listed, just two years after it was launched.
'It's more than just a name'
Henry Moulds has been fascinated by memorials since he was a child.
The Farrell brothers
Local war memorials often give a glimpse of the past through the names inscribed on their surface.
A long journey home for the Unknown Australian Soldier
Remembrance Day at the Australian War Memorial in 1993 was a particularly significant occasion; that year an unknown Australian soldier was entombed in the Memorial grounds.
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall panel arrives in Fall River
FALL RIVER — After a motorcade escort through the city, the first of 140 panels with the engraved names of fallen soldiers was installed on what is the final construction phase of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall during a ceremony Thursday in Bicentennial Park.
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Goulburn’s Rocky Hill War Memorial and Museum secures tourism award
Goulburn’s Rocky Hill War Memorial and Museum has secured a Tripadvisor 2020 Travellers’ Choice Award, ranking it in the top 10% of tourist attractions worldwide.
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Saving the Yuleba war memorial mural: The art of giving local history a future
As war memorials go, the one in the small town of Yuleba, 400 kilometres west of Brisbane, is something special.
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Australian first memorial unveiled in Townsville for passed veterans
In an Australian first, veterans who lost their lives to suicide are being remembered with a new memorial unveiled in Townsville.
From Townsville Bulletin
Dorrigo remembers Vietnam on August 18
The Covid-19 pandemic and loss of the town's war memorial did not prevent Dorrigo residents honouring Australian men and women who served in the Vietnam War.
From Bellingen Courier
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.
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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.