Calendar of Events

Sandy the War Horse

The Triangles Park, 36 Towong Street, Tallangatta, Victoria, 3700 36 Towong Street, Tallangatta, Victoria, Australia

Come along and enjoy a great weekend to celebrate the unveiling of their very own 'Sandy the War Hose' - ANZAC Hero, Major General William Throsby Bridge's trusted steed and the only Australian War Horse of 136,000 to return from the first World War. Sandy the War Horse was bred in old Tallangatta and will […]

2023 DRA Luncheon

RACV City Club 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Australia

Originally celebrating Victoria’s Third Division 1916 – 1991, this lunch continues to be a unique opportunity for past and present Reservists to keep in touch with old friends. Date: Wednesday 7 June 2023 Time: 12 noon for 12:30 pm Pre-lunch drinks (at own cost) will be available from 12.00 noon on the second floor ante-room, with the […]

Tours De Force – Exhibition

The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia

Since the Vietnam War, Australian entertainers have performed for troops on the front line in war and peacekeeping operations. Their talent and celebrity have lifted spirits and brought a slice of home to service personnel abroad. Forces Entertainment is the special military unit that fosters relationships between the Australian Defence Force and the entertainment industry. […]

Naval Warfare Officers Association Melbourne Lunch

William Angliss Institute Restaurant 550 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Australia

Guest speaker Commodore Peter Scott, CSC RAN Rtd. The enduring characteristics and value of Australian Submarines - a personal perspective. Members and guests of all RAN veterans  organisations in Victoria are invited When Wednesday 14th June 2023; 12 midday Where Angliss Restaurant, William Angliss Institute, 550 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Price $40 per person for […]

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Book Launch – Revealing Secrets: An Unofficial History of Australian Signals Intelligence and the Advent of Cyber

Dyason House 124 Jolimont Road, East Melbourne, Australia

John Blaxland and Clare Birgin with introduction by Gareth Evans   For a long time, the Australian Signals intelligence (or Sigint) story has been kept secret. Until now… Revealing Secrets: An Unofficial History of Australian Signals Intelligence and the Advent of Cyber​ (UNSW Press, May 2023) is a comprehensive account of Australian Signals intelligence, its efforts […]

Defending with Pride – Exhibition – Last Week

The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia

This special exhibition is the first of its kind for an Australian war memorial. It reveals the history of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people in service. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people have been proudly defending Australia through their military service since the formation of the armed forces. Today, anyone identifying […]

Finding the MV Montevideo Maru

The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia

The loss of the Montevideo Maru is the worst maritime disaster in Australian history, and until 2023, the exact location of its final resting place remained a mystery. Its discovery in April off the coast of the Philippines made headlines around the world. Captain Turner played a pivotal role in the discovery alongside the team […]

2023 Monash Commemorative Service

The Legislative Assembly Chamber, Parliament House Spring Street, Melbourne, Australia

Mr. James Rosenberg, Chairman of The Spirit of Australia Foundation, invites you to attend the 2023 Monash Commemorative Service to be held in The Legislative Assembly Chamber, Parliament House, Spring Street, Melbourne on Friday 11th August 2023, 10.30 am to 11.45 am. Morning tea from 10 am. Dress: Lounge Suit or equivalent, Large Medals and Decorations Click here to download the invitation RSVP by […]

Tours De Force – Exhibition

The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia

Since the Vietnam War, Australian entertainers have performed for troops on the front line in war and peacekeeping operations. Their talent and celebrity have lifted spirits and brought a slice of home to service personnel abroad. Forces Entertainment is the special military unit that fosters relationships between the Australian Defence Force and the entertainment industry. […]

Semut: Christine Helliwell in conversation with Dr Andrew Kilsby

The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia

Join us for an enlightening conversation on the award-winning book, Semut: The Untold Story of a Secret Australian Operation in WWII Borneo   Written by anthropologist and academic Christine Helliwell, Semut uncovers the story of Operation Semut, an Australian secret military operation launched by the organisation popularly known as Z Special Unit in the final […]

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