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Lt Gen Srivastava takes reins of Srinagar-based Chinar Corps

On assumption of command, Lt Gen Srivastava paid obeisance at the Chinar War Memorial at Badami Bagh Cantonment, Srinagar, honouring the sacrifices of the bravehearts. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Brendan Nelson suggested censoring chapters in Australia’s official history of Timor-Leste operations, Dfat head claimed

Exclusive: Documents released under freedom of information show Nelson, the director of the War Memorial in 2019, subsequently opposed cutting the chapters, and they appeared in the published work

The Guardian - AU

War Memorial slammed for 'revolting', 'gross' picture

'It's totally at odds with what the War Memorial stands for.'

The Canberra Times

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Early look at Australian War Memorial's new parade ground

The southern entrance should be open by the end of the year.

The Canberra Times

Gratitude for Australia woven into traditional cloth

Special woven textile goes on display at the Australian War Memorial.

The Canberra Times

Ben Roberts-Smith’s War Memorial display must acknowledge his crimes, or be torn down altogether

A ‘war hero’ who has disgraced his country and his fellow soldiers should not be honoured in the Australian War Memorial, Crikey readers say.

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‘As a veteran my PTSD has been triggered’: War Memorial’s Ben Roberts-Smith fallout

Emails obtained in an FOI request show how the Australian War Memorial braced for a backlash for keeping the disgraced soldier’s display up.

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River of ink: the visual histories embedded in tattoos of Australian service personnel

Exhibition by the Australian War Memorial tells the stories of soldiers and sailors for the first time through their body art

The Guardian - AU

Ben Roberts-Smith's memorabilia to remain on display at Australian War Memorial, additional content being considered

The memorial says it will continue to display disgraced war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith's uniform and medals for now, but will consider adding context.

ABC News

Prospects brighten for War Memorial project in Thiruvananthapuram

After another round of delays, things appear to be looking up for the War Memorial project in the State capital with the Cabinet giving the go-ahead last week.

The Hindu

'That's not plausible': Huge War Memorial building project delays fuel doubt

Planned government funding in the upcoming financial year has dropped by nearly $200 million as the time-table for construction shifts.

The Canberra Times

'Girl tradie' with a pearl earring

Not so tough for women on site at the Australian War Memorial.

The Canberra Times

War Memorial spy fears spell end for Chinese cameras

The Australian War memorial will remove several Chinese-made security cameras from the building because of concerns they could be used for spying.

AAP

Chinese-made security cameras to be removed from Australian War Memorial due to spyware concerns

Almost a dozen cameras will be removed from the War Memorial over spyware fears, as new chair Kim Beazley insists the devices are only being used outside the building.

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No turning back for Australian War Memorial redevelopment, with contracts signed and ground broken

The last of three contracts for the controversial redevelopment is signed and much of the work on the site is already underway.

Chronicle Live

People across the North East fall silent on Remembrance Sunday to honour those who died in conflict

When the clock struck 11am, there was silence as hundreds gathered to pay their respects

The Canberra Times

Australia mourns the fallen in its capital

Sombre didgeridoo resonates through the gardens of the Australian War Memorial.

Daily Record

Remembrance Services event taking place in Ayrshire this week to commemorate the fallen

Scores of annual Remembrance Service events will take place across the region, starting this Friday, November 11.

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Manchester Evening News

Remembrance Sunday 2022 services in Greater Manchester

All the confirmed Remembrance Day events taking place near Bury, Bolton, Manchester, Oldham, Salford, Stockport, Rochdale, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan

The Canberra Times

Consultation on next stage of war memorial works

The main changes proposed are to the Western Carpark and Poppy's Carpark.

The Guardian - AU

The Australian War Memorial’s intransigence on depicting the frontier wars speaks louder than words

Any meaningful shift in policy will need to amount to more than acquiring and hanging new artwork in a dedicated space

Crikey

Coalition, RSL campaign to keep War Memorial as a military theme park

Why is the Coalition opposed to the War Memorial recognising Australia’s first and bloodiest conflict? Because it prefers the national institution to serve as a military theme park, not a space of commemoration.

ABC News

US ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy visits War Memorial to learn more about elite team that helped rescue JFK during WWII

Newly appointed United States ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy learns more about the elite Australian military unit that helped rescue her father — John F Kennedy — and his crew during World War II.

The Hindu

Foundation stone for War Memorial to be laid on July 29

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The Canberra Times

'It's ambitious': AWM expansion vital to honour modern vets, director says

A $500 million upgrade to the Australian War Memorial - which has already blown out to $550 million - angered many. But the institution's director says, once completed, the realised vision will be accepted by the public.

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