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The F/A-18 Hornet under the Aperture in the Middle East Gallery, seen during a visit to view construction work of Anzac Hall at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra on Wednesday 2 July

From Black Hawks to $2 pool noodles: Inside the new Anzac Hall

Engineering and architectural nous is behind the controversial expansion of the Australian War Memorial, which will include helicopters, armoured vehicles and an F/A-18A Hornet.

  • Julie Power

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A FA-18A Hornet, A21-022, is craned into the new Anzac Hall, scheduled to be completed in 2026. It is the first time the Hornet has been on permanent display at the Australian War Memorial.
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Timelapse of Hornet plane being installed

A FA-18A Hornet, A21-022, is craned into the new Anzac Hall, scheduled to be completed in 2026. It is the first time the Hornet has been on permanent display at the Australian War Memorial.

War Memorial to update Roberts-Smith panels but display will remain

Greater context about the Brereton report into war crimes is also expected to be included when the memorial’s updated Middle East gallery opens this year.

  • Natassia Chrysanthos
A world away from war: Max Caldwell, centre, at his 100th birthday party in Blackburn. At right is Michael Ralston, son of Gilbert Ralston, a 2/14 Battalion member, with Ralston’s wife Elaine at left.

‘I’m not a hero’: A world away from battle, WWII veteran turns 100

Max Caldwell, who turned 100 on Sunday, is one of only two surviving soldiers from the 2/14th Battalion.

  • Carolyn Webb
Wayne Hitches, executive program director at the Australian War Memorial, admires the oculus at the new entrance to the memorial.

From pirates to chivalry, new image of War Memorial takes shape

Criticism of a $580 million upgrade to the Australian War Memorial started as soon as it was announced. Now the finished product is coming into view.

  • Shane Wright
Three different attacks happened in Kings Park.

Woman charged over violent attacks at Kings Park war memorial

One victim was walking her dog near the memorial when she was allegedly kicked and punched a number of times before being struck with a water bottle to her face.

  • Melissa Meehan
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Senator Lidia Thorpe marches to the front of the Great Hall, yelling, ‘you are not my king!’

Thorpe’s fiery protest drowns out King’s climate change speech, angers guests

Former prime minister Tony Abbott called it “unfortunate political exhibitionism”.

  • David Crowe
Hundreds waited in line to meet the King.

Royal visit Australia LIVE updates: King Charles, Queen Camilla to visit Australian War Memorial, Parliament House in Canberra

King Charles and Queen Camilla will be in Canberra today visiting the Australian War Memorial and Parliament House. Follow for live updates.

  • Olivia Ireland
Daniel Keighran in Anzac Square in Brisbane, October 3, 2024.

Victoria Cross recipient to sell medals to cover family expenses

Afghanistan veteran Daniel Keighran said “times are tough, things are hard”, especially for a growing family.

  • Tim Barlass
Defence Minister Richard Marles this week stripped officers of medals.

Caution is needed, but war crime investigation delays are of concern

The Office of the Special Investigator needs to proceed carefully but every day that justice is delayed increases the chances that it will be denied.

  • The Age's View

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