The Latest Breaking News from Matt Anderson

'It gets everything right': War Memorial launches new Anzac Hall and Afghanistan galleries

Controversy and difficult questions mark opening.

The Canberra Times · Jun 23

Afghan war crimes report on frontline of new display

As the Australian War Memorial grapples with how to deal with alleged Afghan crimes, a copy of a report into the claims of atrocities is going on display.

AAP · Apr 30

'Never again': lessons from a new-look war memorial

The Australian War Memorial sits on a "fault line" in the national debate, its director says, as he reflects on how history guides its $580 million refurb.

AAP · Apr 18

Australian War Memorial defers military history prize after judging panel awards it to book on Ben Roberts-Smith

Exclusive: Governing council ‘retrospectively’ decides the Les Carlyon literary award should go only to first-time authors, ruling out Chris Masters’ book

The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2025

Queensland council blocked from evicting homeless people sleeping in tents at city park

Supreme Court finds issuing move on orders to homeless placed them at ‘serious risk of harm from being exposed to the elements’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 15, 2025

President Trump nominates former Air Force colonel Matt Anderson to be NASA's deputy chief

President Trump has picked former Air Force colonel Matt Anderson to be second in command at NASA.

Space · May 9, 2025

'He was absolutely delighted': King Charles III gets a boost from warm, Canberra crowds

The royal couple returned to Sydney on Monday afternoon.

The Canberra Times · Oct 21, 2024

Warm, friendly Canberra crowds give King a boost amid his health concerns

Bigger than expected crowd gathers to get glimpse of King, Queen.

The Canberra Times · Oct 21, 2024

War memorial embraces future tech to honour lives lost

A revamped Australian War Memorial will harness geothermal energy and have more interactive displays, allowing new generations to understand the burden of war.

AAP · Sep 6, 2024

The Australian War Memorial's new Oculus sheds light on its solemn mission

The Oculus weighs 12 tonnes.

The Canberra Times · Jul 9, 2024