Menace at Home – Australia Under Attack 1939-1945. One-Day Conference
Caulfield RSL 4 St Georges Rd, Elsternwick, AustraliaThis one-day conference will explore the numerous ways Australia was attacked during the Second World War. Between 1939 and 1945, over 1,800 enemy air raids targeted northern Australia, while the […]
Diverse Diggers: National Archives of Australia webinar
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaJoin us for an insightful webinar that challenges the traditional representation of the Australian ‘Digger’ and highlights the unsung heroes of our nation's military history. Presented by the National Archives […]
Commemoration of the 84th Anniversary of the Battle of Crete in Victoria
Cretan House 148 - 150 Nicholson Street, East Brunswick, AustraliaOfficial Battle of Crete Commemorative Reception in honour of our ANZAC Greece & Crete Veterans, to be held at the Cretan Brotherhood of Melbourne, 148-150 Nicholson Street, Brunswick East. The […]
Commemoration of the 84th Anniversary of the Battle of Crete in Victoria
Australian Hellenic Memorial Birdwood Avenue & Government House Drive, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaOfficial Wreath Laying Ceremony commemorating the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Crete at the forecourt of the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne, immediately followed by a ceremony at the […]
Bravery & Betrayal – The True Story of the S.A.S. in Afghanistan – Melbourne
Palace Brighton Bay 294 Bay Street, Brighton, Victoria, AustraliaAfter 9/11 our Nation sent the Aussie S.A.S. into harm’s way to protect us. 25 years later, their suffering continues. The S.A.S. now tell their story of what really happened […]
Victorian Aboriginal Remembrance Service
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaThis annual service pays tribute to the vital contributions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service personnel have made—and continue to make—to the Australian Defence Force. For over a century, Aboriginal […]
Bravery & Betrayal – The True Story of the S.A.S. in Afghanistan – Ballarat
Palace Regent 49 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat Central, Victoria, AustraliaAfter 9/11 our Nation sent the Aussie S.A.S. into harm’s way to protect us. 25 years later, their suffering continues. The S.A.S. now tell their story of what really happened […]
Taste of Combat – The evolution of military food
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaAs the saying goes, “An army marches on its stomach.” Yet the essential contributions of those who cook, research, and serve food to hundreds of hungry troops often go unrecognised. […]
White over Green: 2nd/4th Australian Infantry Battalion
ANZAC Memorial - Hyde Park 126 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaOn 17 May, the former Pheasants Nest Hume Motorway signage of Edward Kenna VC will be presented to the Edward Kenna VC Other Ranks Mess in the Edward Kenna VC […]
Designing Remembrance – Alternate visions for Victoria’s war memorial
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaStep back into history and witness a lively debate of the 1920s come to life. Our latest exhibition commemorates the 90th anniversary of the Shrine of Remembrance, offering a nostalgic […]
Camouflage – Exhibition
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaStep into the world of camouflage and uncover its surprising history. See how nature has inspired military disguise—from animal patterns to clever tricks of deception. Explore real camouflage uniforms, historical […]
Interactive Preview: Second World War Memorial Concert
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaJoin us for a special preview of the Second World War Memorial, a powerful commemorative concert marking 80 years since the end of the Second World War. This is the […]
100th Anniversary of the US NAVY fleet visit to Melbourne in 1908
Waverley RSL Sub-Branch Inc 161 Coleman Parade, Glen Waverly, Victoria, AustraliaMMHN Director, Michael O’Brien, is presenting at the Naval Historical Society of Australia. The visit of the Great White Fleet, as it came to be known, was the start of […]