Calendar of Events

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. […]

Running Deep: An Australian Submarine Life – Book Talk

The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia

From conducting top-secret missions to making Australian submarine history, hear Commodore Peter Scott recount what it takes to be a Submariner. Over a decorated 34-year career, Commodore Scott served in 10 submarines, passed the most demanding military command course in the world and served as the Head of Profession of the Submarine Arm of the […]

Tobruk Sunday 2023

Tobruk House 44 Victoria Avenue, Albert Park, Victoria

On behalf of the Committee of the Rats of Tobruk Association it is our privilege to invite you to our annual Tobruk Sunday commemorative service, 2023 will see the 82nd Anniversary of the commencement of the siege of Tobruk. The service will be conducted within the vicinity of Tobruk House (44 Victoria Ave, Albert Park […]

Life So Full of Promise by Ross McMullin – Book Launch

The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia

Join award-winning historian and biographer Ross McMullin for the launch of his new book Life So Full of Promise. This is his second multi-biography about Australia’s lost generation of the First World War, following Farewell, Dear People, which won national awards including the Prime Minister’s Prize for Australian History. The rich cast of characters in […]

Defending with Pride – Exhibition

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 […]

Mutineers, A True Story of Heroes and Villains – Pipeclay Club ANZAC Day Lunch

RACV City Club 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Australia

After the ANZAC Day March, the Pipeclay Club invite members and guests to come together to mark this solemn day of remembrance.Special guest speaker Robert Hadler presents "Mutineers, A True Story of Heroes and Villains". About our Speaker: Robert Hadler lives in Melbourne. He is a former award-winning economics journalist who has worked in the […]

70 Years of the Korean War Truce – Keith Wolahan MP

Old Quad, The University of Melbourne Parkville, Victoria, Victoria, Australia

In this special event, Keith Wolahan MP will discuss Australia’s involvement in the Korean War and its lessons for the modern world. The Korean War is in many respects the war that never ended. This year marks 70 years since the signing of the Armistice Agreement which ended the three-year conflict in which 340 Australians […]

Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Lunchtime Address – Senator James Paterson

ANZAC House 4, Collins St, Melbourne

Senator James Paterson is a Liberal Senator for Victoria. First elected in March 2016 at age 28, Senator Paterson is the youngest Liberal ever elected to the Senate. Senator Paterson was appointed the Shadow Minister for Cyber Security and the Shadow Minister for Countering Foreign Interference by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. Cyber attacks and foreign […]

82nd Anniversary of the Battle of Kalamata

Australian Hellenic Memorial Birdwood Avenue & Government House Drive, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

This commemoration service is in honour of those who fought and died in the defence of Greece. The Society of Kalamata ‘23 March’ cordially invite you to the commemoration of the 82nd Anniversary of the Battle of Kalamata at the Australian Hellenic Memorial, Domain Gardens, Corner Birdwood Avenue & Government House Drive, Melbourne. Sunday 30th […]

Exhibition of the Treasures of the RUSIV Library

Robertson Room 256-310 St Kilda Road, Southbank, Victoria, Australia

The President and Council of The Royal United Services Institute of Victoria have much pleasure in inviting you to the opening of an Exhibition of the Treasures of its Library. To be held in the Robertson Room Victoria Barracks, 256-310 St Kilda Rd, Southbank, Victoria At 10.30 am on Monday 15th May 2023   RSVP […]

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 […]

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