Should the Australian War Memorial return the Shellal Mosaic? Deep inside the Australian War Memorial is one of the country's most controversial artworks. Some in the Middle East say it should be returned home. ABC News · Nov 14, 2022
Australia mourns the fallen in its capital Sombre didgeridoo resonates through the gardens of the Australian War Memorial. The Canberra Times · Nov 11, 2022
The Australian War Memorial’s intransigence on depicting the frontier wars speaks louder than words Any meaningful shift in policy will need to amount to more than acquiring and hanging new artwork in a dedicated space The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2022
Bali bombings first responders honoured in new AWM display Curated for the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks, the photographic display details the Australian response. The Canberra Times · Oct 12, 2022
‘They are burning with a desire for justice’: Rachel Perkins on Australia’s genocidal past In a new series, Perkins shares her own family’s history to expose how the country and its institutions have whitewashed the frontier wars The Guardian - AU · Sep 18, 2022
The night Queen Elizabeth saw Blue Poles She was a regular visitor to Canberra's best tourist spots. The Canberra Times · Sep 10, 2022
Ink in the Lines exhibition showcases military tattoos and stories of service life Striking photographs from the Australian War Memorial are highlighting the "unofficial" military history that hides in plain sight. ABC News · Aug 27, 2022
Memorial marks watershed Pacific battle The Australian War Memorial marks the 80th anniversary of a major battle in the Pacific where Australian troops decisively defeated Japanese land forces. AAP · Aug 24, 2022
Australian War Memorial publishes first list of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander soldiers who served in Vietnam War The Australian War Memorial releases the first list of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander soldiers who served in the Vietnam War. The number of First Australians who fought in the conflict was not previously known because it was not recorded at the time of recruitment. ABC News · Aug 16, 2022
Bomber inspires today's aviators behind the scenes at AWM Members of 460 Squadron were shown around the Lancaster The Canberra Times · Aug 12, 2022
US ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy visits War Memorial to learn more about elite team that helped rescue JFK during WWII Newly appointed United States ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy learns more about the elite Australian military unit that helped rescue her father — John F Kennedy — and his crew during World War II. ABC News · Jul 28, 2022
New era of Australian politics as Labor enters Parliament House in government | GALLERY Hunter hopes and the 47th parliament Newcastle Herald · Jul 26, 2022
It took a while, but Liam is getting 'more comfortable being uncomfortable' How veterans find work at the Australian War memorial. The Canberra Times · Jul 5, 2022
Behind the barriers: inside the War Memorial's controversial development of Anzac Hall An exclusive look behind the barriers where the new Australian War Memorial is rising. The Canberra Times · Jul 1, 2022
ABC News · Jul 1, 2022 80th anniversary of sinking of Montevideo Maru, Australia's worst maritime disaster, commemorated at Australian War Memorial July 1 marks the 80th anniversary of Australia's worst maritime disaster, the sinking of the Montevideo Maru during World War II. The ship was bound for a Japanese prisoner of war camp when a US Navy submarine fired on and sunk the vessel, killing 1,053 Australians.
The Canberra Times · Apr 25, 2022 Anzac Day in Canberra in pictures The Australian War Memorial had its largest turnout for three years for Anzac Day commemorations.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 24, 2022 An Australian War Memorial sponsored by weapons dealers is no place for quiet reflection on Anzac Day With boastful displays and arms maker sponsors, the memorial falls ever shorter of duty to commemorate the toll of war
The Canberra Times · Apr 24, 2022 Anzac Day set for return to normalcy in Canberra About 5000 people are expected to attend the dawn service at the Australian War Memorial, which has been relocated into the grounds
The Canberra Times · Apr 22, 2022 On the memories, and dogs, of war While fossicking through the Australian War Memorial archives, I recently stumbled upon a fetching photo of Digger, a dark brown and white stray bulldog that attached himself to soldiers training in 1914 and eventually went "over the top" of the trenches in World War I 16 times.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 20, 2022 Australian War Memorial seeks new funding from Lockheed Martin despite veterans’ criticism Hundreds of Australians wrote letters saying sponsorship deals with arms manufacturers are ‘degrading to the memory of our war dead’
AAP · Apr 5, 2022 Nelson appointed to War Memorial council High-profile Liberal Brendan Nelson has been appointed a member of the Council of the Australian War Memorial.
AAP · Apr 3, 2022 Anonymity could help defence reporting Australia's sex discrimination commissioner has identified attitudes in the defence force which make cultural reform challenging.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 22, 2022 Australian War Memorial urged to stop accepting money from Lockheed Martin Veterans, historians and experts say companies that profit from conflict have no place in a solemn memorial to those killed in war
AAP · Mar 21, 2022 Veterans' march to return this Anzac Day The Australian War Memorial will host the first full veterans' march in three years as part of national commemorations on Anzac Day.