VIRTUAL reality technology and stunning 360-degree drone footage are bringing the Australian Remembrance Trail along the Western Front to Australians across the world, through an Anzac 360 app featuring interactive videos. The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and...
Memorials
Anzac Day Service at Fort Benning USA
ANZAC Day ceremony in Fort Benning USA at the only memorial in the US that lists the names of Australian KIA. Listed are the names of 1 RAR Group members killed while serving with the 173rd Airborne Brigade (SEP) in Vietnam in 1965-66. READ MORE and watch the video
Parliament Constituent Appreciation – Maurie Pears
House debates Wednesday, 6 December 2017 Steven Ciobo (Moncrieff, Liberal Party, Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment) | Hansard source I rise to talk about a special community member from my electorate, who was recently awarded a prestigious medal from the...
Brisbane Anzac Square Restoration – Stage 4
As you may be aware, over the last four years Anzac Square has been undergoing significant repairs and restoration to ensure that Queensland’s preeminent war memorial is not only restored, but endures for future generations. This year will realise the fourth and final...
Joint Media Release – The Long Tan Cross
Media Release from the PM and DVA Minister Dan Tehan - 6th December 2017 "An important piece of Australia’s military history will find a new home after the Vietnamese Government gifted the original Long Tan Cross to Australia. Australia’s Ambassador to Vietnam Craig...
Opinion – Ataturk’s sentiments are junked.
Great vision on junk heap FOR Australians there is probably no more emotive place on Earth outside their own country. It is even named after the men who fought there and the many buried in that part of the Gallipoli Peninsula known as Anzac. For thousands of grieving...
The Royal Australian Regiment Place
The Blessing and Dedication of The Royal Australian Regiment Memorial took place on 24th March 2017 at The Royal Australian Regiment Place, Ferguson Park ENOGGERA in Brisbane, it is a public memorial for the people of Brisbane. It was officially opened by His...
Long Tan – 50th Anniversary Events – Canberra Honours Vietnam Veterans
The ACT and Districts Vietnam Veterans have collaborated with the Federal and ACT Governments, Australian War Memorial (AWM), Ainslie Football Club and Southern Cross Club to honour Vietnam Veterans. On this 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan the...
Tribute to the Vietnam Veterans Finally Returning Home to Australia
Slideshow Productions tribute to our fallen Aussie heroes of the Vietnam war finally returning home where they belong. R.I.P. https://youtu.be/FyJ-ih5kjEs
Long Tan Cross Display
As you already know, the original Long Tan Cross, erected by 6 RAR on the 3rd anniversary of the Long Tan Battle, is being loaned by the Vietnamese government to the Australian War Memorial. Harry Smith has advised “I have been told the AWM LT Cross...