Indigenous Stories
The Memorial is honoured to be able to share the stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Standing Sentinel
It was traditionally used to make water carriers, but now artist Vicki West uses kelp to create intricate and beautiful works of art.
'There was an ocean of blood'
It is one of the most important responsibilities: looking after Country, protecting Country, and keeping Country safe. The ancestors handed down this responsibility, and it is as important today as it was hundreds of years ago.
How Mary's story of survival is reaching a new generation
Mary Cubillo was just 10 years old when her family was evacuated from Darwin during the Second World War.
Remembering William Allan Irwin
A gun shearer, a crack shot, and a much loved son and brother, William Allan Irwin captured three machine-gun posts before giving his life for a country that didn’t recognise him as a citizen.
A Lifetime of Service for Australia
A Lifetime of Service for Australia tells a selection of personal stories of some remarkable Australians who have dedicated their lives to serving in Australia’s military forces in multiple conflicts.
Finding Teddy Smith
While Melissa Smith knew her great-grandfather was considered one of the finest shearers of the 20th century, little was known about his brother who served during the First World War.
Seeking the “Black Rats of Tobruk”
Maxwell James Trengove was born on 9 December 1911 at Kadina, South Australia, to parents William Nathaniel Trengove and Matilda Alice Trengove (née Axford).
