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Michael Veitch – ‘TURNING POINT: the battle for Milne Bay 1942’ – TUESDAY 18 February
Michael Veitch, actor, presenter and critically acclaimed author, brings to life the incredible exploits and tragic sacrifices of the Australian heroes in the epic story of the Milne Bay campaign […]
Back to ‘Nam’ again
National Vietnam Veterans Museum 25 Veterans Drive, Phillip Island, AustraliaThe 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 […]
Islamic State – Professor Greg Barton
ANZAC House 4, Collins St, MelbourneRoyal 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 […]
The Korean War 1950 – 53 – Exhibition
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaOver 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 […]
Book Launch – Shooting Through – Campo 106 escaped POWs after the Italian Armistice by Katrina Kittel
Tobruk House 44 Victoria Ave, Albert Park, VIC, AustraliaShooting 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 […]
Women at the Front
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaToday, women represent almost a fifth of all serving members of the Australian Defence Force. Ahead of International Women’s Day, hear a tri-service panel of women candidly discuss their experiences […]
The Korean War 1950 – 53 – Exhibition – Last Days
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaOver 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 […]
Rolling Thunder Vietnam
Geelong Performing Arts Centre 50 Little Malop Street,, Geelong, Victoria, AustraliaAcclaimed as "a musical and dramatic triumph", the rock drama Rolling Thunder Vietnam takes audiences on an exhilarating and emotive "Magic Carpet Ride". Rolling Thunder Vietnam is a soul stirring […]
Rolling Thunder Vietnam
Geelong Performing Arts Centre 50 Little Malop Street,, Geelong, Victoria, AustraliaAcclaimed as "a musical and dramatic triumph", the rock drama Rolling Thunder Vietnam takes audiences on an exhilarating and emotive "Magic Carpet Ride". Rolling Thunder Vietnam is a soul stirring […]
Tracing the V.C. – May be Postponed due to COVID-19 – Check with The Shrine of Remembrance for comfirmation
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaMichael Madden will provide a snapshot of his remarkable journey travelling across Australia and around the world to photograph all 100 Australian Victoria Cross medals. Invited to Windsor Castle, he […]
Explore the unknown historical significance of Lemnos
Queenscliff RSL Hall 9 King Street, Queenscliff, AustraliaFrom Jason of the Argonauts to the ANZACs at Gallipoli. Doctor Tony Whitfield who with Roger Hawthorn of Swinburne Law School have written a book that explores the unknown historical […]
“No regard For The Truth” – Meet The Author – Darren Arnott
Rowville Library Stud Park Shopping Centre, Stud Road, Rowville, Victoria, Australia"No regard For The Truth" tells of the tragic wartime event that occurred at the Rowville Internment camp. Captain Waterson shot and killed a prisoner, Rodolfo Bartoli, a young prisoner […]
CANCELLED! – Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Lunchtime Address – Until Further notice from RUSIV
ANZAC House 4, Collins St, MelbourneMajor General Andrew Bottrell - Head Land Systems - TOPIC :- Equipping the Army. Major General Bottrell’s operational service includes tours to the Antarctic (1989/90& 1990/91), East Timor (1999 and […]
CANCELLED – A Rat of Tobruk – A Digger’s lost images of the seige by Mike Rosel
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaAn invitation to the launch of Mike Rosel’s A Rat of Tobruk by Dr Mark Johnston . To mark the 80th anniversary of the Siege of Tobruk in 2021, Melbourne […]
Battle of Crete and Greece Commemorative Council 2020
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaWreath Laying on the Forecourt Shrine Representative: Shrine Governor Squadron Leader Steve Campbell-Wright This day includes a march up the Shrine Forecourt and a wreath laying service in remembrance of […]
CANCELLED – Battle on 42nd Street
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaHear Professor Peter Monteath, historian and author of Battle on 42nd Street, in conversation with Megan Spencer, broadcaster and creator of the podcast ‘From a whisper to a bang!’ as […]
