HISTORICAL FACTS: Australian war memorial - The Untold Story

'Keep the flame burning': new chapter for war memorial

The stories of those who have served their nation are being shared as a major new gallery opens at the Australian War Memorial.

AAP · Jun 22

'Never again': lessons from a new-look war memorial

The Australian War Memorial sits on a "fault line" in the national debate, its director says, as he reflects on how history guides its $580 million refurb.

AAP · Apr 18

Duke of Sussex takes part in Aboriginal smoking ceremony

Harry took part in the ceremony at the Australian War Memorial’s For Our Country memorial.

Evening Standard · Apr 15

Cherry blossoms and eucalypts: this Japanese war cemetery remembers fallen Australians

After the Great War, Australians made pilgrimages to distant battlefields of Gallipoli and northern France. They paid their respects to the fallen soldiers who shaped our national identity.

The Conversation · Aug 14, 2025

Big things ahead as historic war planes on the move

Towering hulks of military equipment will be moved through the capital in the middle of the night as work on the Australian War Memorial hits a new milestone.

AAP · Mar 9, 2025

Remembrance Day returns to its traditional ground at Australian War Memorial

It's the 106th anniversary of the ending of the First World War.

The Canberra Times · Nov 11, 2024

King Charles III And Queen Camilla Visit Australia

King Charles III and Queen Camilla pay respects at Australian War Memorial, sparking discussions on Australia's future governance.

Top News · Oct 21, 2024

Urgent meeting sought over $550m War Memorial upgrade

As findings of cost blowouts and conflicts of interests swirl around, the government has sought an urgent briefing with the national audit office.

AAP · Apr 12, 2024

Australian War Memorial kept ministers in the dark on contracts for $550m redevelopment, audit finds

In two cases, contracts were split to avoid triggering $1m threshold for ministerial approval, the Australian National Audit Office says

The Guardian - AU · Apr 11, 2024

Australian War Memorial researchers identify 285 Indigenous servicemen who fought in the Vietnam war

A national ceremony in Canberra will mark the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the war

The Guardian - AU · Aug 17, 2023