Immortals artist talk – Clayton Tremlett
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaJoin us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the powerful Immortals exhibition with renowned artist Clayton Tremlett. Over the past six years, Tremlett has created a captivating series of portraits that highlight the iconic First World War Digger memorials found in regional communities across Victoria. Drawing inspiration from his conservation work, he offers a unique and personal […]
Warbirds Downunder Airshow 2024
Temora Aviation Museum 1 Tom Moon Avenue, Temora, AustraliaThe largest Warbirds airshow in the Southern Hemisphere will once again take flight over Temora, NSW. This two-day event is jam-packed with action, in the air and on the ground, making for a great weekend for your entire family. What is Warbirds Downunder? Warbirds Downunder event takes place at the Temora Aviation Museum, NSW. This […]
Immortals – Clayton Tremlett
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaDiscover a compelling exploration of history and memory through the eyes of Central Victorian artist Clayton Tremlett in our latest exhibition. After more than six years of dedicated research, Tremlett presents a comparative portrait study of sixty-six First World War Digger memorials, offering a unique opportunity to connect with the faces that have stood as […]
Melbourne Fashion Week: Curator tour of Trenches to Runway
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaUncover the rich connections between the uniforms that once graced the battlefield and the iconic fashion staples we embrace today in this exclusive guided tour of the Shrine exhibition Trenches to Runway: Military Influences on Modern Fashion. Join an expert curator as they unpack the profound impact of military clothing design and wartime conditions on popular […]
Faces of Peace
Bendigo Military Museum 37-39 Pall Mall, Bendigo, Victoria, AustraliaFaces of Peace showcases the stories of 30 local peacekeepers from regional Australia that have dedicated their lives to promoting peace in vastly different parts of the world. Each of their stories provides a unique window into what it means to be a peackeeper. Hidden away in our local communities are everyday heroes that have […]
Life So Full of Promise: further biographies of Australia’s lost generation. Speaker: Ross McMullin
Online via ZoomLife So Full of Promise, Ross McMullin’s second multi-biography about Australia’s lost generation of World War I, features a collection of interwoven family stories about forgotten Australians who had radiant potential. The rich cast of characters includes a popular doctor, an eminent newspaper editor, and a potential prime minister. A feature of the book […]
Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Lunchtime Address
ANZAC House 4, Collins St, MelbourneTopic: On Life So Full of Promise (new publication) Ross McMullin is an award-winning biographer and acclaimed storyteller. Life So Full of Promise: Further Biographies of Australia’s Lost Generation won the 2024 Age Book of the Year Award and was shortlisted for another national prize, the Nib Literary Award. It follows Ross’s previous lost generation […]
Immortals – Clayton Tremlett
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaDiscover a compelling exploration of history and memory through the eyes of Central Victorian artist Clayton Tremlett in our latest exhibition. After more than six years of dedicated research, Tremlett presents a comparative portrait study of sixty-six First World War Digger memorials, offering a unique opportunity to connect with the faces that have stood as […]
Peter Maddison Presents: Alternate visions for Victoria’s war memorial
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaA century ago, a design competition set the stage for what would become one of Melbourne’s most iconic landmarks—the Shrine of Remembrance. For 90 years, it has stood as an iconic sentinel in Melbourne's architecture, but what if things had turned out differently? In this fascinating panel discussion led by architect and former Grand Designs […]
Shaping the Future of the Shrine: The 2025-45 Master Plan Community Session
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaJoin us for a special public engagement session where we’ll showcase the exciting potential future of the Shrine of Remembrance as it celebrates 90 years of honouring service and sacrifice. Hosted by Shrine CEO Dean Lee, this session will feature a display of the key elements of the Shrine’s 2025–2045 draft Master Plan, offering a […]
Faces of Peace – Last Weeks
Bendigo Military Museum 37-39 Pall Mall, Bendigo, Victoria, AustraliaFaces of Peace showcases the stories of 30 local peacekeepers from regional Australia that have dedicated their lives to promoting peace in vastly different parts of the world. Each of their stories provides a unique window into what it means to be a peackeeper. Hidden away in our local communities are everyday heroes that have […]
One day Conference – In The Fight: Australians and the War in Burma 1942-1945.
Caulfield RSL 4 St Georges Rd, Elsternwick, AustraliaForgotten men and women from Australia in a forgotten war – Burma 1942-1945. If you didn’t know that Australians were involved in the longest campaign of WWII, in Burma, in what was called ‘a forgotten war’, this conference will illuminate the lost and compelling stories of their service, based on the book In the Fight. […]
Book Launch – In the Fight: Australians and the War in Burma 1942-1945
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaBook Launch by Professor Peter Stanley UNSW 'Amazing stories of Australians from forgotten battlefields of World War II' Foreword by Dr Robert Lyman MBE FRHistsS Contributing writers: Karl James. Peter Holmes. Andrew Kilsby. Meghan Adams. Daryl Moran. Tom Lewis. Ian Wilkinson. David Mitchellhill-Green. Anthea Gunn. Alexandra Torrens. Jacqueline Dinan. Kama McLean. 11.00am SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER […]
Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Annual Luncheon
Angliss restaurant 550 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaYou are cordially invited to attend the Annual Luncheon at Angliss Restaurant 550 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne at 12-00 pm for 12-30pm Dress: Lounge Suit/Jacket and Tie (no medals or decorations) Ladies: Day Dress The cost of this function is $45 per person and includes pre-lunch drinks and table wines Book early to avoid disappointment. […]
The Final Chapter: Purpose, Endurance, and Legacy 1961-66 and Beyond
Old Quad, The University of Melbourne Parkville, Victoria, Victoria, AustraliaThe period from 1961-66 was the final phase of the Menzies era, yet in some respects it was the most remarkable. After a near defeat at the 1961 election, Menzies held a razor thin majority and many assumed that he would ride off into the political sunset. However, if anything the near miss reinvigorated him, […]