AWM's triple role: Memorial, museum and archive
AWM board member Glenn Keys explains the institution's equal roles as memorial, museum and archive. Discover how context enables meaningful commemoration of Australia's military history.
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Melbourne Neighbours Turn 100 and 102 Together
Two Melbourne neighbours who've lived on the same street for 50 years celebrated milestone birthdays together - one turning 100, the other 102. Discover their secrets to longevity and active lives.
Hunter Valley's WWII Catalina restoration project
Discover how volunteers are restoring a rare WWII Catalina flying boat in NSW's Hunter Valley, preserving Australia's aviation heritage. Learn about the aircraft's wartime legacy.
WWI's long shadow over Australia's broken nation
Explore Australia's hidden WWI costs beyond Gallipoli's glory - the trauma, broken families, and national burden that reshaped a generation. Remember the true sacrifice.
103-Year-Old WWII Vet Commemorates Remembrance Day
103-year-old Reg 'Swannie' Swanborough, who enlisted at just 15, joined fellow WWII veterans at Adelaide's West Terrace Cemetery for Remembrance Day 2025. Witness living history.
Far North Veterans Share Remembrance Day Stories
Far North Queensland veterans and community members gathered for emotional Remembrance Day ceremonies, sharing powerful stories of service and sacrifice to honor fallen heroes.
Remembrance Day 2025: Honouring Service and Sacrifice
As Australia prepares to mark Remembrance Day on November 11, 2025, we explore the enduring legacy of the Furner brothers and the growing public engagement with commemorative services. Join the nation in remembering.
Newcastle marks Remembrance Day with solemn ceremonies
Newcastle residents gathered at Civic Park to honour fallen soldiers on Remembrance Day. Kerry Nash shares her family's multi-generational sacrifice story in emotional tribute.
Help Identify Hunter's Lost WWI Soldiers
Hunter families are urged to help identify local WWI soldiers missing since the 1916 Battle of Fromelles. DNA testing could solve this 109-year-old mystery ahead of Remembrance Day.
WA WWII Veterans Reflect for Remembrance Day 2025
Western Australian WWII veterans gather for Remembrance Day 2025, sharing powerful memories and reflections. Discover their stories of service and sacrifice.
WWII Poppy Coin Sparks Collector Frenzy in Canberra
The Royal Australian Mint's limited edition WWII poppy coin has drawn massive crowds of collectors and history enthusiasts to Canberra, creating unprecedented demand for this poignant commemorative release.
Soldier's final message to mum found after 109 years
A poignant World War I letter from a South Australian soldier to his mother has been uncovered after more than a century, revealing heartbreaking final words before his Gallipoli deployment.
Weary Dunlop: Australia's WWII Hero of Compassion
Discover the incredible true story of Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop, the Australian surgeon who became a legend of resilience and humanity in WWII prison camps.
Nazi symbol scratched on veteran's son's Tesla in Perth
The son of a World War II veteran has spoken out after discovering a Nazi symbol scratched into his family's Tesla while parked at a Perth shopping centre, calling the act 'disgusting' and 'personal'.
Youngest Curator Leads WWII Mateship Exhibition in WA
A groundbreaking war exhibition curated by Western Australia's youngest-ever museum curator brings to life the powerful stories of mateship and sacrifice on the 80th anniversary of WWII.
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