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Historic father-son-daughter trio reunite for National Commemoration
The Enchong family are believed to be the first father, son and daughter trio to deploy into an area of operations in Afghanistan.
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Napier Waller Art Prize returns home to AWM
The Australian War Memorial (AWM) is proud to announce that Ron Bradfield Jnr, has won the 2026 Napier Waller Art Prize.
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Four Corners breached ABC Code on AWM:ACMA
After an extensive investigation, ACMA found the ABC’s editorial standards did not treat the AWM with due impartiality.
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Stories from Ground Zero: 25th Anniversary of 9/11
The sight of smoke billowing from the World Trade Center (WTC) has become one of the most recognised images of the 21st century. Twenty-five years…
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Digger honoured 25 years after Australia deployed to Afghanistan
An Australian soldier killed in a helicopter crash during the nation’s deadliest 24 hours in Afghanistan will be honoured at the Australian War Mem…
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Perkins, Abbott and Reynolds on Frontier Wars at AWM
Rachel Perkins, former Prime Minister Tony Abbott and eminent historian Henry Reynolds have discussed whether Australia’s frontier conflicts can be…
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60 years on: AWM marks Battle of Long Tan
To mark the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, the Australian War Memorial will commemorate the service and sacrifice of Private Richard A…
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AWM marks five years on from fall of Kabul
The final days of Australia’s longest war are being brought to life at the Australian War Memorial (AWM)…
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Who was Australia’s first Indigenous MC?
The Australian War Memorial has discovered the story of Captain Sidney Leonard Morse, Australia’s first Indigenous Military Cross recipient.
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Australian War Memorial’s dawn of new era
The Australian War Memorial has completed its new Anzac Hall and will mark the milestone with an official…
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Looking up at AWM: Return of Aircraft Hall Mural
The Australian War Memorial has restored a famous work of art, that has a cult like following. The work is Australia’s fine art nostalgia-jolt that…
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Australian War Memorial unveils new Afghanistan Gallery
Sarbi, a black Labrador-cross who was preserved forever, is a finishing touch to the Australian War Memorial's new Afghan…
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Australian War Memorial Dawn Service: New generations reflect
Tens of thousands gathered at the Australian War Memorial for the Anzac Day Dawn Service on Saturday 25 April 2026.
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Through the lens: How the Australian War Memorial is documenting Ukraine
“If you were perhaps to take a photo of a certain area of the Western…
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Love & Legacy: HMAS Brisbane opens at AWM for Navy 125
The Australian War Memorial has…
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Black Hawk soars in new AWM Anzac Atrium as Army marks 125 years
As the Australian…
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Military hero dog, Canberra service dog and wartime pigeons honoured at Australian War Memorial
A pioneering Explosive Detection Dog, a Canberra hospital service dog and A…
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A proud brother watching on – Peter Birt honoured at Australian War Memorial
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POW cricket diaries uncovered at the Australian War Memorial
As Australia and England clash in The Ashes cricket series, Australian War…
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Remembering one that represents so many at Remembrance Day’s Last Post Ceremony
“The Unknown Australian Soldier represents all those who gave their life in service for their country, regardless of theatre or war. We will never…
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Battlefield to Brass: The History of the Victoria Cross
Ahead of Remembrance Day, the Australian War Memorial’s experts take a look back at the origins of the Victoria Cross.
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Appointment of Australian War Memorial Council Members
On Sunday 9 November, the Minister for Veteran’s Affairs the Hon Matt Keogh MP announced the appointment of three members, and reappointment of two…
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Australian War Memorial redevelopment wins Heritage Award at 2025 National Architecture Awards
The Australian War Memorial’s front entrance and parade ground has received the National Award for Heritage at the 2025 National Architecture Award…
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Australian War Memorial announces first renewable energy Major Partnership with Renewables Warehouse
The Australian War Memorial has entered its first Major Partnership in the renewable energy sector, joining forces with Canberra-based company Rene…
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