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Monuments and counter monuments: Anzac myths and the real cost of war: Part II

Jun 13, 2025
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Monuments and counter monuments: Anzac myths and the real cost of war: Part I

Jun 10, 2025
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Post-Voice and post-election progress? Yoorrook Victoria; WA redress; Tasmania Truth-telling; Minister McCarthy; Senator Cox; Prime Minister Albanese

Jun 4, 2025
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It's time to refresh the War Memorial Council, Minister: Canberra Times op ed

Jun 2, 2025
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Stephen Gapps' book Uprising: War in the Colony of New South Wales, 1838-1844: review

Jun 2, 2025
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The Australian Wars book due for release in November

May 29, 2025
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Forge ahead with Treaty and Truth-telling: former Senator Pat Dodson tells PM (Reconciliation Week)

May 27, 2025
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Forgetfulness and brainwashing about our history, say Defending Country Patrons, Clare Wright and Thomas Mayo

May 25, 2025
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Numbers game: snapped in the Australian War Memorial's huge new foyer

May 21, 2025
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The Australian War Memorial must properly recognise and commemorate the Australian Frontier Wars as an essential part of Truth-telling and as a first step to reframing Australian national commemoration.

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