Media Releases
Research uncovers first known Indigenous soldier to die on active service
Private Walter Joseph Parker is the most recent addition to the Australian War Memorial’s Indigenous Boer War list and, as current research stands,…
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Anneke Jamieson wins prestigious Napier Waller Art Prize
The Australian War Memorial is delighted to announce that retired major, Mrs Anneke Jamieson, has won the 2022 Napier Waller Art Prize with her por…
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Memorial to light up purple to honour Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
From dusk on 2 June to 5 June 2022, the Australian War Memorial, along with other iconic buildings and monuments around Australia, will be illumina…
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Thousands attend Anzac Day Dawn Service and Veterans’ March
More than 20,000 visitors gathered this morning at the commemorative heart…
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New Council Chair appointed
Dr Brendan Nelson, AO has been appointed by the Council of the Australian War Memorial as its Chair.…
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ANZAC DAY 2022 COMMEMORATIONS
Anzac Day commemorations will take place on Monday 25 April at the Australi…
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Media statement: Chairman steps down after 15 years of extraordinary service to Council
In response to today’s announcement that Mr Kerry Stokes AC is stepping down from his role as Chair and Member of the Cou…
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Preparations underway for Anzac Day 2022
The Australian War Memorial is preparing for the Anzac Day Dawn Service and…
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Bryan Gandevia Prize awarded at the Australian War Memorial
The Australian War Memorial is proud to announce Dr Kristen Alexander as the winner of the Bryan Gandevia Prize for Australian military–medical his…
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