World War II veteran and Rat of Tobruk Sydney George Kinsman dies in Alice Springs, aged 100
A World War II veteran who was one of Australia's last living Rats of Tobruk has died at the age of 100.
War windows throw light on a forgotten artist
When the 2022 Napier Waller Art Prize winner is announced at Parliament House on June 23, many may wonder who Napier Waller was, but with the publication of Jan William Smith’s new book, “The Glass Cricket Ball”, that question is well and truly answered.
War hero’s final victory
Second World War veteran and Japanese prisoner of war (POW), Walter ‘Wal’ Williams OAM has passed away, aged 99.
From Northern Beaches Advocate
Eskbank House Museum received gift of WW1 Postcards from Front
The family of Sylvester and Mary Burrows has gifted Lithgow City Council’s Eskbank House Museum with a beautiful collection of WW1 postcards, and family photographs.
From The National Tribune
Veterans’ reconciliation
The once unrecognised Aboriginal and Islander heroes of Australia’s wartime efforts have become part of the Anzac legend and more recently a prominent part of Gympie’s history.
Guard member’s journey of a lifetime
Standing in uniform on the steps of the large entrance to St Paul’s Cathedral in London, is a long way from Perth for Australia’s Federation Guard member Caylee Wallis.
Modern Air Force pays respect to our heritage
Members of the public and serving personnel attended the Bomber Command Commemorations to pay tribute to those aviators who made the supreme sacrifice, and to all those men and women who served in Bomber Command, to ensure that their magnificent deeds in the 1939 – 1945 conflict are never forgotten.
Survivors recount the HMAS Melbourne collision with USS Frank E. Evans
The lives of 74 US Navy personnel who died in the collision between the US destroyer USS Frank E. Evans and Royal Australian Navy aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne on June 3,1969 have been remembered.
From Shoalhaven News
A lasting friendship
Born and raised on Thursday Island, the two Torres Strait Islander women went to school together before joining the Royal Australian Navy in the 1970s, forging a friendship that continues to this day.
From Australian War Memorial
Sedoi Harvey: a life of service
Growing up in Townsville in the 1970s, Sedoi Harvey would often see soldiers.
Seeing them around town, in the movies, and on her television screen at home, she was inspired to join the army. She would go on to serve in the Australian Army for more than 20 years.
Under the Kaiser's Crescent Moon
A large wooden mosque that once stood 40 kilometres south of Berlin illustrated the global reach of the First World War
More than bombs and bandages: Nurse Olive Haynes held ‘dying soldiers’ in her arms
Olive Haynes was a bright-eyed 26-year-old when she signed up to serve her country. But nothing could prepare her for the horrors she saw that would haunt her a lifetime.
Australian War Stories: Candid and rare photos of Diggers in WWI show what life was really like
More than a dozen candid and rare photos of Australian soldiers heading to war have emerged, showing what life was really like.
Excited to take part in Anzac Day ceremony
With a population of less than 1500, the town of Quorn, South Australia, is fondly called home by one Army officer. Lieutenant Amy Hannigan, of Headquarters 17th Brigade, will return to Quorn for Anzac Day this year, commemorating its history in conflicts.
From Defence News
Mural a memorial to war tragedy
A large mural depicting a World War II maritime tragedy which touched the lives of Stanhope people has been completed in the town. The mural tells the story of the Montevideo Maru, a prisoner-of-war ship that was accidentally sunk by the Allies in 1942. The full story about what happened did not emerge until after the war.
Submarine sea ride an honour for family
Family members of Victoria Cross for Australia recipient Ordinary Seaman the late Edward 'Teddy' Sheean have experienced life at sea in the Royal Australian Navy submarine named after him.
They had a sea ride in HMAS Sheean in the Bass Strait on April 7, departing from Low Head on Tasmania’s north coast.
Thousands to flock to ANZAC Day services
Thousands of Central Coast residents are expected to participate in ANZAC services across the region on April 25, with a late change to Gosford services due to recent heavy rains.
From Community Coast News
Whim Creek Anzac service remembers the five Lockyer brothers who served during WWII
Decades after five Indigenous brothers signed up to serve Australia in World War II, their families and the Pilbara Regiment have come together to commemorate their legacy.
From ABC News
Australia Funds Remembrance Trail on the Greek Island of Lemnos
The Prime Minister of Australia, Scott Morrison, announced recently the funding of $4.9 million in the 2022-23 budget for the Lemnos Remembrance Trail to honor fallen heroes of the Gallipoli campaign.
O'Connell Valley Community group to display riderless ex-police horse on Anzac Day
O'Connell Valley Community group are excited to have organised an ex-police horse to take part in its commemorate Anzac Day service on April 25.
From Oberon Review News
Big change to Anzac Day commemorations to make up for lost years
NSW Anzac Day commemorations will be free of Covid interruptions this year, and there’s been another big change. This year’s Anzac Day commemorations are aiming to make up for lost time, with two-up legalised over three days to mark the return to normality. Anzac Day events and services have been restricted and even cancelled in NSW over the past two years.
From NCA Newswire
In Anzac spirit, soldier’s story honoured in NSW
An Australian veterans’ association is honouring the first recorded New Zealander to die at Gallipoli, an Otago soldier who bridged the gap between the Anzac countries.
From Otago Daily Times
Lest We Forget: Gallipoli - The Most Important Site To The ANZACs
For the Australians and New Zealanders, it's the beaches of Gallipoli that call to mind the dreadful price of war.
Gripping diary of life in World War II found
A long letter written in World War II from a French woman in Belgium to a friend in Australia has surfaced in northern NSW.
From The Canberra Times