Women’s war stories put to song, dance
A MUSICAL telling the stories and struggles of women whose husbands have served in conflicts past to present is showing in Brisbane in April.
Anzac Centenary
Children put the music into Anzac Day
RESIDENTS of a Brisbane retirement village will receive a special Anzac concert from children wearing replica Light Horse slouch hats.
Brisbane veteran takes Anzac tribute to new heights
BRIAN Freeman‘s Anzac centenary goals cover it all — physical challenges, informing the masses and fundraising $2 million.
Students set to visit Gallipoli
HIGH School students from across the country are hoping to experience the full emotion of the historic Anzac centenary commemoration during a tour of Gallipoli and the Western Front.
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What our first WWI reporter saw
CHARLES Bean was Australia’s first “embedded” journalist in WWI, where he faced monumental frustrations on frontline trenches as he witnessed our troops under fire.
Light Horse makes history for light show
RIVERFIRE isn’t the only show in town this evening. If you’re in the Brisbane CBD at 5pm you should check out this blast from the past.
Baptism of fire a rebirth for walking wounded
SOLDIERS with post-traumatic stress disorder are finding brotherhood and healing through the rigours of the Kokoda Track.
Gallipoli history revealed
HISTORICAL records have gone on display at the Hobart LINC to mark the beginning of the centenary of World War I.
Aussies ditch Anzac ballot tickets
HUNDREDS of national ballot winners who had been set to attend next year’s 100th anniversary of Gallipoli have turned in their tickets due to the high costs.
Lost secrets of Gallipoli uncovered
ONE of the biggest archeological projects ever undertaken has begun in Gallipoli and has already uncovered some of the lost secrets of the Anzacs.
Navy search for sub lost 100 years
EXACTLY 100 years after Australia’s first submarine HMAS AE1 disappeared, the Navy has made its first comprehensive search for the boat.
WWI Australian soldier’s body found
THE body of a World War I soldier — believed to be Australian, is unearthed by a farmer near one of the nation’s greatest military successes.
Historical prize found under floor
A 100-year-old manuscript found under floorboards during renovations has historians speechless as it brings to life one man’s war story.
Hey you with the hairy lip
IT’S the most famous mo ever to have called men to arms (except possibly Hitler’s tiny effort). Along with guilt trips, it worked a treat.
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