The Council and corporate management of the Australian War Memorial have decided to close the Memorial to the public from Tuesday 24 March 2020 until further notice.

The Australian War Memorial will go ahead with a private, nationally televised Anzac Day commemorative service on 25 April 2020. The traditional Dawn Service, National Ceremony and veterans’ march will not take place.

The Australian War Memorial continues to explore innovative ways to tell the stories of Australia’s wartime experience with the launch of Trapped, a new six-part podcast produced in conjunction with Melbourne writer and author Tom Trumble.

A dress owned by a Jewish survivor of five concentration camps is now on public display for the first time at the Australian War Memorial.

The Australian War Memorial has unveiled a new memorial dedicated to, and created by, military working dogs and their handlers.

The Australian War Memorial has launched the third in its On Closer Inspection series of immersive digital experiences, with visitors now able to explore the Memorial’s Hudson bomber.

The Tamworth Songwriters Association (TSA) has announced Peter Campbell and Brendon Walmsley as the winners of its fifth Anzac song contest.

Outgoing Director Dr Brendan Nelson AO and Chairman of the Council Mr Kerry Stokes AC have welcomed the appointment of Mr Matthew Anderson PSM as the new Director of the Australian War Memorial.

A new exhibition exploring the history and importance of humour and laughter to those in the armed forces has gone on display at the Australian War Memorial.