For an Egyptian shiphand near an Anzac training camp in Cairo during World War I, the unusual creature was something like a monster with the appearance of a giant rat.
From ABC News
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
The Australian War Memorial in Canberra will commemorate the service and sacrifice of West Wyalong resident Private Douglas Andrew Love Craig at the Last Post Ceremony on Saturday 15 February, marking the 83rd anniversary of the Fall of Singapore.
From Australian War Memorial
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
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
Long hours of boredom broken up by moments of terror. Such was life aboard a Wellington bomber hunting for the elusive U-boats in the Atlantic Ocean in 1945 during World War II.
From ABC News
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
The Australian War Memorial in Canberra will commemorate the service and sacrifice of Bunbury resident Private William John Beer at the Last Post Ceremony on Tuesday 28 January 2025, the 80th anniversary of the beginning of the Sandakan death marches
From Australian War Memorial
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
On 14 January at 4:30 pm a bugle’s mournful notes will echo through the Australian War Memorial’s Commemorative Courtyard in honour of a young soldier from West Wyalong whose story comes within striking distance of that Hollywood epic Saving Private Ryan.
From about regional
Gunnedah Shire Council will apply for grant funding to improve the Eighth Division Memorial Avenue and Remembrance Wall Memorial. The upgrade was suggested by councillor Juliana McArthur who said the memorial, dedicated to the Gunnedah members of the Australian Army infantry division, is in urgent need of repair.
From Gunnedah Times
Fifty years ago, on Christmas Day 1974, Judith Rowe stood in shock, staring at the collapsed building where she had sought shelter. The roof was gone, the structure reduced to rubble. Cyclone Tracy had unleashed its catastrophic force on Darwin, leaving the city in ruins and a nation in shock.
From Australian War Memorial
“Edith Blake was born on the 22nd of September 1885 in the Sydney suburb of Darlington. Known affectionately as Edie, she was the eldest of three daughters born to Charles Blake and his wife Kate.”
From Australian War Memorial
On Remembrance Day in Latrobe, Tasmania, Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond AO RAN, alongside Tasmanian Deputy Premier Guy Barnett MHA, Latrobe Council’s Mayor Peter Freshney, and Sheean’s nephew, Garry Ivory, unveiled a life-sized statue of Edward “Teddy” Sheean VC as part of the commemoration service.
From Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs
One of the Australian War Memorial’s most beloved sculptures has reclaimed pride of place at the new Main Entrance having been carefully craned into position on Friday morning.
From Australian War Memorial
On its return home from Singapore after Indo-Pacific Endeavour, HMAS Adelaide sailed to Bangka Island where personnel commemorated sacrifices made by nurses in the Second World War.
From Contact Magazine
Works are well underway on a like-for-like replacement of one of the iconic statues in Ballarat. The Boer War Memorial Statue was removed from the Sturt Street Gardens in October 2024 for a replacement statue to be made.
From City of Ballarat
For more than a century, on Anzac Day Australians have recognised those who have served our country in wars, conflicts and peace operations.
From Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs
Sydney’s Anzac Memorial will celebrate its 90th anniversary this Sunday with a public open day with tours, performances and talks for members of the public to enjoy, concluding with a twilight commemoration service to mark the milestone.
From Australian Seniors News
The Australian War Memorial in Canberra will next week pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of Leeton airman Oswald Mountford who died in Britain in the late stages of the Second World War.
From Region Riverina
The National Archive of Australia has digitised over a million service records from World War II, many of which haven’t been seen for 80 years.
The project has given a new perspective on women’s service during the conflict.
From ABC News
Remembrance Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, commemorates the cease-fire at the end of World War I (1914 – 1918), 106 years ago.
From Northern Beaches Advocate
Memorials to Victoria's World War I diggers have become something of an obsession for Clayton Tremlett.
From ABC News
Thirroul’s First World War memorial will undergo some much-needed conservation work thanks to almost $10,000 in funding from the NSW Government.
From Region Illawarra