Eleven decades on from the horrors of Gallipoli,I am yet to see a thunderous piece of writing saying what needs to be said.
We spoke to three veterans who were in the Australian Army,the Royal Australian Navy and the RAAF. The men have a combined age of 296 years.
Few of us know that hundreds of Australians fought and suffered in the British Royal Navy in World War II,only to be largely left out of their nation’s war history – until now.
As Australia commemorates Anzac Day,we reflect on the sacrifices of those who have served,and the men and women who continue to put their lives on the line for our country.
Anthony Albanese said the thing that had most struck him along the walk was the formidable conditions Australian and PNG soldiers encountered during World War II.
The TV adaptation of Heather Morris’ bestselling book is extraordinary. For its 28-year-old star,it was also the toughest role he has ever undertaken.
Damien Parer shot footage that won Australia’s first Academy Award,but few visit the site of the bloody battle where he was killed.
When Prime Minister Anthony Albanese lurches out of the PNG jungle at Isurava shrine,four words will be etched on his psyche.
In Gwandalan,we have a plethora of unlicensed underage riders,often without helmets,riding noisy,unregistered two-wheeled machines,who even ride at speed on one wheel through the shopping area.
Their family is best known for mining billionaire “Twiggy”,Australia’s richest man. But another personality has haunted the Forrests for decades.
Congratulations to Penny Wong for taking the brave steps to commence a debate on the conflict in the Middle East.