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RAAF officer stands at lectern in front of dozens of people under marquee in cemetery.

Yesterday, the RAAF conducted a committal service at Bomana War Cemetery in Port Moresby for the remains of two aviators killed during the Second World War.

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National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering!

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On this day in 1917, Australian and British troops finally seized the shattered French village of Bullecourt from the Germans.

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On this day in 1945, the Battle of Wewak came to an end.

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DVA continues to process outstanding claims as quickly as possible, to deliver much needed help to veterans and families sooner.

Detail of poster saying 2025 Anzac Day Schools' Awards

It’s not too late to submit your project to the 2025 Anzac Day Schools’ Awards.

Cover of brochure reading Planning Ahead A guide to putting your affairs in order

National Palliative Care Week is 11 to 17 May. This year’s theme is simple, What’s Your Plan?

Black and white photo of six happy men in Air Force uniform. One is kissing a woman while holding a newspaper declaring the war is over.

It was 80 years ago today that the Allies celebrated Victory in Europe Day, or VE Day.

Two young soldiers man a Bren gun in jungle conditions

On this day in 1945, a largely Australian force carried out an amphibious invasion of the small Japanese-held island of Tarakan, just off Borneo.

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