Mud,sweat and birthday cake for prime ministers on Kokoda’s hell climb to Isurava

Mud,sweat and birthday cake for prime ministers on Kokoda’s hell climb to Isurava

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.

  • byMatthew Knott

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For crying out loud,the theatre is no place for a baby

For crying out loud,the theatre is no place for a baby

If I have paid a high price for a ticket to an evening show,screaming children are not part of the deal. It’s not fair to the other members of the audience or the performers.

10 beaut places open today for your Anzac Day coffee and pastry fix
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10 beaut places open today for your Anzac Day coffee and pastry fix

Of course,surcharges will apply,but it will be worth it for that sweet,sweet caffeine (and cake) hit.

From Adam Liaw’s twist on tiramisu to classic biscuits:10 Anzac-inspired recipes to make today
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From Adam Liaw’s twist on tiramisu to classic biscuits:10 Anzac-inspired recipes to make today

Whip up a sweet treat or two to commemorate our Anzacs. Two-up is optional but the cup of tea is not.

This 200kg bomb was designed to inflict maximum damage. Gavin Stevens’ job was defusing it

This 200kg bomb was designed to inflict maximum damage. Gavin Stevens’ job was defusing it

The bomb was armed with acoustic and seismic detectors,making any noise or vibration deadly. Even worse,attached magnetic devices could detect the metal eyelet of an approaching boot.

  • byTim Barlass
John Curtin,Winston Churchill and the cable that changed the course of Australian history
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John Curtin,Winston Churchill and the cable that changed the course of Australian history

During World War II,British Prime Minister Winston Churchill ordered Australian troops to defend Britain’s colonial interests. Australian leader John Curtin had other ideas.

  • byPeter FitzSimons
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‘We didn’t really know what we were doing’:Brereton returns to Magpies to relive first Anzac Day blockbuster

‘We didn’t really know what we were doing’:Brereton returns to Magpies to relive first Anzac Day blockbuster

AFL great Dermott Brereton fronted the Magpies on Tuesday and told of his experience playing on Anzac Day,as coach Craig McRae delivered a reminder to his players ahead of the greatest day on the AFL calendar outside the grand final.

  • byJon Pierik
How four pillars on the Kokoda Track will change Albanese forever

How four pillars on the Kokoda Track will change Albanese forever

When Prime Minister Anthony Albanese lurches out of the PNG jungle at Isurava shrine,four words will be etched on his psyche.

  • byPeter FitzSimons
This moving doco is more than just a history of the ANZACs in Gallipoli

This moving doco is more than just a history of the ANZACs in Gallipoli

What happened on the island of Lemnos in 1915 is a moving account of humanity in the midst of catastrophe.

  • byBen Pobjie
More resources needed to tackle mental illness epidemic

More resources needed to tackle mental illness epidemic

Joel Cauchi’s father Andrew Cauchi said:“I made myself a servant to my son when I found out he had a mental illness.” If ever there was a heroic statement,this is one.

Humanity rises above political sniping

Humanity rises above political sniping

Once again,In the face of catastrophe and in the worst circumstances,the best Australian characteristics shone through.