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Why the Voice referendum failed – and what the government hasn’t learned from it
Feb 3, 2026
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Veterans for the proper recognition and commemoration of the Australian Wars
Feb 2, 2026
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ABC Big Ideas 4 February features The Australian Wars book
Jan 30, 2026
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Does anyone really know how much gallery space the War Memorial will have when the Big Build is finished?
Jan 30, 2026
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A strong and slow boring of hard boards*: recent Defending Country contact with the War Memorial
Jan 28, 2026
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Memorable words in a new book about a very small war
Jan 24, 2026
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What were the Australian Wars and why is history not acknowledged?
Jan 23, 2026
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More from Australian Wars and Resistance website
Jan 23, 2026
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First Nations writing in Meanjin magazine: review and farewell
Jan 20, 2026
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Book note: Looking from the North by Henry Reynolds
Jan 15, 2026
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SBS/NITV programs for Australia Day/Invasion Day
Jan 13, 2026
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Kim Beazley remains as Chair of War Memorial Council
Jan 12, 2026
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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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