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ANZAC

Monumental design: Shrine of Remembrance commences 90th anniversary celebration with a nostalgic glimpse into the 1920s design competition for the iconic Melbourne memorial

For the first time since the original 1920s architectural competition, the shortlist of alternative designs for Victoria’s beloved war memorial will be on display to the public. Opening on...

WWII ANZAC Heroes Honoured: Lost Legends of Tobruk Rediscovered

Unsung Heroes Brought to Light: Rats of Tobruk’s Forgotten Soldiers Unearthed in Remarkable WWII Find. Descendants of the Rats...

Australian War Memorial marks 80 years since the loss of AHS Centaur

The Australian War Memorial has revealed "frozen in time" watches which stopped during the loss of Australian Hospital...

Chloé: how a 19th-century French nude ended up in a Melbourne pub – and became an icon for Australian soldiers

HappyWaldo/Wikimedia Commons Chloé, the French nude by Jules Joseph Lefebvre, is an Australian cultural icon. Chloé made its debut at the...

Two-up, Gallipoli and the ‘fair go’: why illegal gambling is at the heart of the Anzac myth

Spinner tosses the penny during a Two Up game at Flemington Racecourse during the Anzac Day in Melbourne...

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