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Remembrance eve glimpse of rarest bravery honour

In the lead-up to Remembrance Day, the Australian War Memorial has given a behind-closed-doors glimpse of the rare Victoria Cross and its origins.

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The Australian War Memorial’s prize controversy betrays the institution’s purpose: to tell the messy truth about war

The Australian War Memorial is in the news for reportedly retrospectively changing the rules of its Les Carlyon prize for military history. This resulted in it not being awarded to Walkley award-winning journalist Chris Masters’ book about disgraced special forces soldier Ben Roberts-Smith.

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Politics put aside as leaders pay respect on Anzac Day

Australia's political leaders call an election campaign truce to attend dawn services and remember the sacrifice of servicemen and women.

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Big things ahead as historic war planes on the move

Towering hulks of military equipment will be moved through the capital in the middle of the night as work on the Australian War Memorial hits a new milestone.

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War Memorial gives forgotten women a bigger place

Near invisibility of women at the Australian War Memorial set to change.

The Canberra Times

The Australian Public Is Going Wild for King Charles and Queen Camilla Despite Government Snubs

Droves of Australians have waited for hours to get a glimpse of the King and Queen.

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

The royal couple returned to Sydney on Monday afternoon.

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Several people arrested in lead up to royal visit at war memorial

Most were released as soon as 'they did the right thing': police

The Canberra Times

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

King Charles and Queen Camilla lay wreaths at Australian War Memorial then greet well-wishers

King Charles III and Queen Camilla have laid wreaths at the Australian War Memorial and shaken hands with well-wishers on the second full day of their visit

The Independent UK

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

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

The Oculus weighs 12 tonnes.

The Canberra Times

Outrage over vandal's pro-Palestine war memorial attack

Police are searching for a vandal who defaced the Australian War Memorial with pro-Palestine slogans.

AAP

Anzac spirit lives on in young hearts

Two children look back on the history of their country and their family.

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Urgent meeting sought over $550m War Memorial upgrade

As findings of cost blowouts and conflicts of interests swirl around, the government has sought an urgent briefing with the national audit office.

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Blood, sweat and tears: veterans' struggles laid bare

A three-tonne sculpture will carve out a space for the unseen as the Australian War Memorial turns a new leaf to shine a light on the struggles of veterans.

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Volunteers to transcribe letters from the front lines

Handwritten love letters from servicemen are among documents from the Australian War Memorial collection published online as part of a transcription project.

The Conversation

Why First Nations 'ununiformed warriors' qualify for the Australian War Memorial

Last year, chair of the Australian War Memorial Kim Beazley called for First Nations “guerilla campaigns” of the Frontier Wars to be included in the Australian War Memorial. His bid was criticised by the RSL Australia’s president Major General Greg Melick.

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The Canberra Times

The surprising background of this Australian War Memorial bugler

Jackson is nervous, playing solo to absolute silence.

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Indigenous art work serves to honour Legacy centenary

An artwork of 100 Indigenous food bowls will go on display at the Australian War Memorial marking the centenary of the veterans' charity, Legacy.

The Canberra Times

Hundreds gather to pay respects to 'enduring burden' of defence personnel

The ceremony marked 30 years since the 'Unknown Soldier' was returned from France.

The Guardian - AU

‘He is one of us’: 30 years on, Paul Keating’s eulogy to the unknown Australian soldier endures

Saturday marks three decades since the then prime minister brought the grief of European battlegrounds home, paying homage to one of the 20,000 Australians who died in the first world war yet remain unidentified

Newcastle Herald

The Canberra landmark that made a US list of top 10 world destinations

Of all the free-entry sites in the world, this tourist attraction came in ninth.

The Canberra Times

Vale Canberra Hospital's first director of nursing

Her army uniform and medals are displayed at the Australian War Memorial.

The Canberra Times

'Immediate affection and awe': After years of waiting, War Memorial unveils Vivian Bullwinkel statue

'She garnered this incredible sense of love, admiration, and profound respect.'

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