Calendar of Events

Hey there! Join us for the Kokoda 2026 Online Information Session on November 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM (Australia/Sydney time). Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just curious about the iconic Kokoda Track, this event is perfect for you. Get the latest updates, tips, and insights from our experts. We will be discussing, how to […]

Remembering Australia’s Military Women In HERstory, artist Carla Edwards honours the women who have served in Australia’s military forces, past and present. What began in 2022 as a small portrait project on the NSW Central Coast has grown into a remarkable national undertaking. Travelling more than 120,000 kilometres across five states and one territory, Carla has […]

This lecture will discuss a group of Second World War Australian servicemen who performed the bulk of their service in Yugoslavia. Captured in Greece in 1941, they escaped in transit to occupied Yugoslavia and became embroiled in the war of resistance against Axis occupation. And later, in the civil war between the two resistance factions, […]

Step 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 objects, and rotating artworks by well-known artists. Follow the evolution of camouflage from the First World War to today and learn how it reflects changing […]

David Howell owner of Kokoda Historical, will discuss trekking Kokoda in 2026. Hey there! Join us for the Kokoda 2026 Online Information Session on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM (Australia/Sydney time). Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just curious about the iconic Kokoda Track, this event is perfect for you. Get the latest […]

Remembering Australia’s Military Women In HERstory, artist Carla Edwards honours the women who have served in Australia’s military forces, past and present. What began in 2022 as a small portrait project on the NSW Central Coast has grown into a remarkable national undertaking. Travelling more than 120,000 kilometres across five states and one territory, Carla has […]

As 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. Taste of Combat honours the vital work of the Catering Corps and unveils the fascinating science and innovation behind military meals. Step into the world […]

The British Army at Long Island, New York, 1776 A Public Lecture by Robert Muscat The British withdrawal from Boston in early 1776 sparked numerous celebrations across the northern colonies and in Congress. Many thought it would lead to a new round of negotiations with London to secure more favourable liberties. However, John Adams and […]

The Trustees of The Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial extend an invitation to attend the 22nd Anniversary Service on Sunday 08 February 2026 at 11:30 am Wreath/book registration at 11:00 am To be held at The Australian Ex-Prisoners of War memorial The First Military Memorial of National Significance, Cnr Wendouree Parade and Carlton Street, Lake […]

On a pitch-black night in September 1943, an Australian commando unit launched a daring raid on Singapore Harbour, sinking and damaging Japanese ships in what became known as Operation Jaywick. While the mission passed into legend, it sparked a brutal crackdown by Japan’s military police. In Survival in Singapore, Tom Trumble uncovers the extraordinary human stories […]

Step 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 objects, and rotating artworks by well-known artists. Follow the evolution of camouflage from the First World War to today and learn how it reflects changing […]