Former Lendlease employee approved developer’s tender for War Memorial redevelopment
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Former Lendlease employee approved developer’s tender for War Memorial redevelopment

The finding is contained in the Australian National Audit Office’s review of the handling of contracts for the project,prompting Veteran Affairs Minister Matt Keogh to demand answers about the $500 million project.

  • byAngus Thompson

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Conscripting war memorial into the political sphere is out of order

Conscripting war memorial into the political sphere is out of order

The people of the electorate of Cook vote in Saturday’s byelection just as Scott Morrison,the MHR who represented them for 17 years,has his reputation as prime minister tarnished once again.

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‘My Errol Flynn’:How Ethne fell in love with a dead serviceman

‘My Errol Flynn’:How Ethne fell in love with a dead serviceman

Diaries and love letters scribbled in cursive by soldiers at the front can be difficult to decipher. To the rescue:this 91-year-old – and others like her.

  • byTim Elliott
War Memorial scandal:Morrison pushed $500m project before business case was done

War Memorial scandal:Morrison pushed $500m project before business case was done

The controversial project was spruiked by Scott Morrison just months into his prime ministership and has since seen cost blowouts and conflicts of interest over key contracts.

  • byShane Wright
No discrimination in the trenches of Tobruk,but back home it hit hard
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Anzac Day

No discrimination in the trenches of Tobruk,but back home it hit hard

On the anniversary of one of Australia’s most famous war achievements,the Australian War Memorial has uncovered the untold story of one of the best-known “Rats of Tobruk”.

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‘Black Rats’ of Tobruk finally come out of the shadows

‘Black Rats’ of Tobruk finally come out of the shadows

The colour of their skin counted for nothing when it came to the bonds forged between Australia’s 14,000 “rats” of Tobruk,until they came home.

  • byAndrew Hornery
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Mates killed in Vietnam six decades ago to be awarded new medals
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Mates killed in Vietnam six decades ago to be awarded new medals

The late Kevin “Dasher” Wheatley is set to become one of Australia’s most decorated soldiers after a military appeals tribunal recommended new medals for him and the mate who died with him in Vietnam in 1965.

  • byTony Wright
For a veteran of Timor-Leste,unconditional love makes the memories easier

For a veteran of Timor-Leste,unconditional love makes the memories easier

The Last Post sounded out at Melbourne’s Shrine as hundreds gathered on Remembrance Day to honour those who have served and died for their country.

  • byAlex Crowe
‘Something that happens elsewhere’:The role of the war artist today

‘Something that happens elsewhere’:The role of the war artist today

The war artist’s role has changed in line with the changing status of the Australian Defence Force abroad.

  • byJohn McDonald
Defence whistleblower wants charges on show at War Memorial

Defence whistleblower wants charges on show at War Memorial

Former army lawyer David McBride,who is facing trial this year,wants evidence of his treatment by the justice system displayed.

  • byAngus Thompson
War Memorial installs plaques noting ‘gravity’ of Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case

War Memorial installs plaques noting ‘gravity’ of Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case

The plaques say the Australian War Memorial is considering what context should be added to displays honouring Ben Roberts-Smith,after a landmark defamation case found he was a murderer and war criminal.

  • byNatassia Chrysanthos