Calendar of Events

Australian War Memorial Development Project Public Consultation

Geelong RSL 50 Barwon Heads Rd, Belmont, Victoria, Australia

Regular and ongoing consultations are an important part of the Development Project. Our Development Project plans were launched on Monday 18 November 2019 by the Prime Minister, the Hon. Scott Morrison MP. The project includes a new southern entrance, refurbishment of the main building, a new Anzac Hall connected to the main building via a […]

Ceremony to mark the end of the War at Gallipoli

The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia

The Hon Darren Chester MP, Minister for Veterans and Defence Personnel joins the Ceremony to mark the end of the War at Gallipoli. Federal Minister for Veterans the Hon Darren Chester MP, Consul-General of Republic of Turkey, Mr Arif Eser Torun and Mr Desmond Callaghan OAM, Vice President of the Returned Services League of Victoria, […]

The Korean War 1950 – 53 – Exhibition

The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia

Over 18,000 Australians fought in the Korean War (1950–53) a conflict which claimed three million lives, including those of 339 Australians. The clash between North and South Korea remains unresolved to this day. This exhibition explains the war’s origins, why Australia became involved, why neither side could win, and why the war still matters today.

Albert Jacka Commemoration 2020

St Kilda Cemetery Dandenong Road, St Kilda, Vic, Australia

The Mayor and Councillors of the City of Port Phillip extend an invitation to you & your guest/s to attend the Albert Jacka Commemoration 2020 1893-1932Captain Albert Jacka VC MC & Bar of the 14th Battalion, AIFPhoto: Fraser and Vallance – Albert Jacka 1914 – Coloured by Loredana Crupi Sunday 12 January 2.00pm St Kilda […]

Australia Day Salute

The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia

Artillery Salute on the Forecourt. Australia Day has evolved from a small commemorative New South Wales holiday into a major national celebration. Australia Day is the most inclusive celebration of a national day in Australia, expressing the national diversity which has become such an important part of the Australian national character. Australia Day celebrates diversity […]

The Korean War 1950 – 53 – Exhibition

The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia

Over 18,000 Australians fought in the Korean War (1950–53) a conflict which claimed three million lives, including those of 339 Australians. The clash between North and South Korea remains unresolved to this day. This exhibition explains the war’s origins, why Australia became involved, why neither side could win, and why the war still matters today.

Heavy and Continuous Sacrifice’: New Zealand, its Allies and the Second World War – Conference

Massey University Wallace Street, Wellington, New Zealand

The war on which we are entering may be a long one, demanding from us heavy and continuous sacrifice.” – Prime Minister Michael Savage, 6 September 1939. Since 1995, the New Zealand Military History Committee has convened five highly successful conferences on aspects of New Zealand’s military experience. In February 2020, at Massey University in […]

Back to ‘Nam’ again

National Vietnam Veterans Museum 25 Veterans Drive, Phillip Island, Australia

The National Vietnam Veterans Museum is honoured to present the ‘Australian Army Band in Concert – Back to ‘Nam Again’, performing music of the ‘60s and ‘70s from the era of the Vietnam War on Saturday 22nd February, 2020 at 7.30pm. Come along, sing along and tap your feet to the rhythm of some of […]

Islamic State – Professor Greg Barton

ANZAC House 4, Collins St, Melbourne

Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Lunchtime Address. Professor Greg Barton - TOPIC : Islamic State Greg Barton is Professor of Global Islamic Politics at the Alfred Deakin Institute. Greg has been active for the past thirty years in inter-faith dialogue initiatives and has a deep commitment to building understanding of Islam and Muslim society. […]

The Korean War 1950 – 53 – Exhibition

The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia

Over 18,000 Australians fought in the Korean War (1950–53) a conflict which claimed three million lives, including those of 339 Australians. The clash between North and South Korea remains unresolved to this day. This exhibition explains the war’s origins, why Australia became involved, why neither side could win, and why the war still matters today.

Book Launch – Shooting Through – Campo 106 escaped POWs after the Italian Armistice by Katrina Kittel

Tobruk House 44 Victoria Avenue, Albert Park, Victoria

Shooting Through will be launched at Tobruk House Sat 29 Feb commencing at 2pm. Professor Peter Monteath (Escape Artist; POW) will be a panel speaker as well as Author Katrina Kittel and Cate Carrigan, an ABC journalist friend who is descendant to a POW. Our panel moderator will be Melbourne historian and author Michelle Scott […]

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