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Nation, memory and myth: a new view of the old Gallipoli story

Apr 22, 2025
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When Charles met Effie: Peter Stanley's radio play on Canberra ArtSound FM on Anzac Day

Apr 21, 2025
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Four Corners fallout (II): FOI nuggets, including a passionate speech from Director Anderson

Apr 17, 2025
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Four Corners fallout (I): ABC Ombudsman boots the War Memorial into touch

Apr 17, 2025
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The Anzac Legend viewed from a different angle - but it isn't an easy read

Apr 16, 2025
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Australia is more than Anzac - and always has been: from The Honest History Book (2017)

Apr 14, 2025
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House of Representatives Yarning Competition for young First Nations Australians: sharing stories, celebrating culture

Apr 8, 2025
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The Frontier is the way ahead for the War Memorial

Apr 7, 2025
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Shame, disgust, horror: Tim Rowse reviews Kate Grenville's new book, Unsettled

Apr 4, 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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