Media Releases

Memorial launches final instalment of On Closer Inspection
The Australian War Memorial has launched the fifth and final instalment of On Closer Inspection, a series of immersive digital experiences…
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Hornet finds new home at Memorial
A Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18A Hornet (A21-022) aircraft with a decorated 30-year history of service has been welcomed into the Australian Wa…
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Teddy Sheean VC on permanent display at the Memorial
The 101st Victoria Cross for Australia, posthumously invested upon Ordinary Seaman Edward “Teddy” Sheean VC, has gone on permanent display in the H…
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For Gallantry: Australians awarded the George Cross and the Cross of Valour, book launched
For Gallantry: Australians awarded the George Cross and the Cross of Valour is the first book dedicated to the stories of the 28 Australia…
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Dr Stephen Gapps wins inaugural Les Carlyon Literary Prize
Dr Stephen Gapps has won the inaugural Les Carlyon Literary Prize for his work, The Sydney Wars – Conflict in the early colony 1788-1817.…
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Second World War Indigenous Service List published online
The Australian War Memorial has published its Second World War Indigenous Service List online in time for NAIDOC Week.
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2020 Remembrance Day National Ceremony
The nation paused at 11 am today for Remembrance Day to mark the 102nd anniversary of the Armistice that ended the First World War on 11 November 1…
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2020 Remembrance Day - MEDIA INFORMATION PACK
Remembrance Day 2020 marks the 102nd anniversary of the Armistice that ended the First World War on 11 November 1918.
Media are invited to at…

Les Carlyon Literary Prize shortlist announced
The Australian War Memorial is proud to announce the shortlisted finalists for the inaugural Les Carlyon Literary Prize.
The prize will be a…