Calendar of Events

Experience a powerful and moving performance of The Shoe-Horn Sonata, brought to life by Limelight Touring Company. Written by acclaimed Australian playwright John Misto, this gripping fictional play tells an unforgettable tale of resilience and remembrance. In 1945, Sheila and Bridie were freed from a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp. Now, after a half-century separation, the filming […]

Experience a powerful and moving performance of The Shoe-Horn Sonata, brought to life by Limelight Touring Company. Written by acclaimed Australian playwright John Misto, this gripping fictional play tells an unforgettable tale of resilience and remembrance. In 1945, Sheila and Bridie were freed from a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp. Now, after a half-century separation, the filming […]

Military history as a discipline has always been seen and classified as part of military education. Not surprisingly there is a common conception – albeit a wrong one – that military academies and staff colleges are the bastions of military history. Very few people notice that most of military historians are actually working in civilian […]

Join 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 of Australia, this webinar will delve into the stories of female, First Nations, multicultural, LGBTQ+, and older Australian service members who bravely served but were […]

Official 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 events will also be attended by the Consul General for Greece in Melbourne, Senior Representatives of the Hellenic Armed Forces visiting from Greece for the […]

Official 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 Australian Hellenic Memorial in the Domain Gardens of Melbourne hosted by the Australian Hellenic Memorial Foundation. The events will also be attended by the Consul […]

After 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 in Afghanistan and Iraq. Featuring exclusive, never before seen interviews with officers and soldiers of the S.A.S.. As Prime Ministers Rudd, Howard and Abbott tell […]

This 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 and Torres Strait Islander people have served in conflict and peacekeeping missions involving Australia. Yet, for many years, their service and sacrifice were not formally […]

After 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 in Afghanistan and Iraq. Featuring exclusive, never before seen interviews with officers and soldiers of the S.A.S.. As Prime Ministers Rudd, Howard and Abbott tell […]

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 […]

On 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 courtyard at the headquarters of the 4th/3rd Battalion of the Royal New South Wales Regiment at Sutherland. This will mark the eightieth anniversary, almost to […]