Calendar of Events

The World War II German Enigma Cipher Machine - Live Demonstration and Explanation by Mike Pritchard of the Australian Spy Museum For The Military History Society of New South Wales, 11:30am, Saturday, 6 September 2025, The Auditorium, Anzac Memorial Hyde Park, Sydney CBD. The German Enigma machine is one of the most powerful and mysterious […]

The Temora Aviation Museum’s September Aircraft Showcase will feature a spectacular lineup of servicable aircraft from the RAAF 100 SQN Historic Flight Collection, including iconic planes such as the Supermarine Spitfire, Cessna O-2A, Lockheed Hudson, Wirraway, Tiger Moth, Ryan STM S2, and many more visiting Warbirds. At Temora, you’ll get an up-close look at Australia’s […]

The Second World War represents the greatest loss of life in an armed conflict that the world has ever seen. On the 80th anniversary of the war ending, explore stories of the conflict from our collections. Representatives of Britain, Russia, France and the United States accepted the unconditional surrender of the German Armed Forces on […]

The Benalla Aviation Museum will be welcoming seniors to inspect their collection. Visitors will have the opportunity to see both flying and static historic aircraft along with aviation memorabilia. Weather permitting, you may get to see one or two aircraft in flight. Treat yourself to a scrumptious afternoon tea to wrap up your day.

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 Bond Street Event Centre is excited to invite you to a compelling evening with military historian and local author Ross Jackson who will be delivering a fascinating talk on the Battle of Fromelles during World War I. On July 19, 1916, the Australian Imperial Force undertook its first major action in France, launching a […]

Come enjoy a social afternoon with a world class performance celebrating the music of the 40s with Dame Vera Lynn followed by a social afternoon tea and the opportunity to access locally set up community stalls. This event aims for a more connected city the community. Proudly supported by Little Pine Tree Productions and Kingston […]

A Public Lecture by Alexander Muscat This lecture explores the dramatic and tragic events of the Roman siege of Jerusalem in 70 AD, a turning point in Jewish and Roman history. It covers the background of the First Jewish-Roman War, the leaders and factions on both sides, the weapons and siege tactics the Romans used, […]

Join Professor Christine Helliwell and historian Phil Craig in conversation as they discuss their work and raise challenging questions about the final year of the Second World War. In her award-winning book Semut, Helliwell used a treasure trove of unique interviews to bring to life a dramatic secret Australian operation in Borneo during 1945. It’s a story […]

The Temora Aviation Museum’s October Aircraft Showcase will feature a spectacular lineup of servicable aircraft from the RAAF 100 SQN Historic Flight Collection, including iconic planes such as the Supermarine Spitfire, Cessna O-2A, Lockheed Hudson, Wirraway, Tiger Moth, Ryan STM S2, and many more visiting Warbirds. At Temora, you’ll get an up-close look at Australia’s […]