Podcasts about Australian War Memorial

From an Australian perspective the commemoration of war has long been wrapped up with our national identity.Both 20th C world wars have loomed large for many Australians, and we continue to commemorate our war dead - note the Federal Government has just dropped over half a billion taxpayer dollars on a refurb of the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.Everyone deserves a proper and decent burial. Even those who have lived a life of crime or scandal can surely expect some dignity in death. But what if the deceased is a war criminal -- specifically a Nazi? In Germany, an organisation established after World War 1 to help locate and re-bury the remains of some of the millions who died, has found itself in an ethical dilemma. A fascinating story called Unburying the Remains of the Third Reich by Nicholas Casey , a journalist and staff writer at The New York Times based in Madrid. 

May 8 marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, the day the Germans surrendered in the Second World War. Mat is joined by historian Lachlan Grant from the Australian War Memorial to discuss what this important day meant for Australians, both at home and overseas.Presenter: Mat McLachlanGuest: Lachlan GrantProducer: Jess StebnickiJoin one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/ for more information.Find out everything Mat is doing with books, tours and media at https://linktr.ee/matmclachlanFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Each week, Luke Grant chats with an ordinary Australian who has achieved extraordinary things. For more than 80 years, the story of Vivian Bullwinkel has stood as a quiet but powerful symbol of courage, resilience, and service. A World War II nurse and the only survivor of the Bangka Island tragedy, where 21 of her fellow nurses were killed by Japanese soldiers, she endured surviving a shipwreck, enemy fire, and three years as a prisoner of war. Yet she returned home not in bitterness, but in service, dedicating her life to caring for others and honouring those who were lost. In August 2023, Vivian Bullwinkel became the first woman to be honoured with a statue at the Australian War Memorial - a long-overdue recognition of her sacrifice, and the vital role of wartime nurses in Australia’s history. Luke chats with Jenny Davis, an author and acclaimed theatre performer awarded an Order of Australia for her contributions, to learn about the incredible story of Vivian's life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ode of Remembrance is a poem commonly recited at Anzac Day services to commemorate wartime sacrifice. In collaboration with the Australian War Memorial, SBS presents the Ode of Remembrance in 45 languages. On Anzac Day, Australians across the country commemorate those who served, fought and perished in the Australian and New Zealand forces. Over time, the day's significance has extended to those on the opposite side of the battles. - दि ओड अफ रिमेम्ब्रेन्स अङ्ग्रेज कवि लरेन्स बिन्यनद्वारा लिखित एक कविताका चौथो श्लोक हो। यी सामान्यतया युद्धकालीन बलिदानको सम्झनामा एन्ज्याक डे सेवाहरूमा वाचन गरिन्छ। अस्ट्रेलियन वर मेमोरियलसँगको सहकार्यमा एसबीएसले प्रस्तुत गरेको यो ओड अफ रिमेम्ब्रेन्स हाल नेपाली लगायतका ४५ भाषाहरूमा उपलब्ध छ। एन्ज्याक डेका दिन देश भरका मानिसहरू अस्ट्रेलिया र न्युजील्यान्डका सैनिक सेवामा लागेका, लडेका र ज्यान अर्पण गरेकाहरूको सम्झना गर्छन्। र समयको बहावसँगै लडाइँको विपरीत पक्षमा भएकाहरूका लागि पनि यो दिनको महत्त्वमा विस्तार भएको छ।

"Everything tells a story. Everything is there for a reason."Join us in the hangar as we chat to Mr Matt Anderson PSM, on his career, service, storytelling, and his time as Director of the Australian War Memorial.This episode is hosted by Air Commodore Michael Durant.

Tracy, Tricia and Louise reflect the origins of the Australian Women Preach and discuss what's next for the team behind the podcast.Tracy McEwan (PhD) is a theologian and sociologist of religion and gender at the University of Newcastle. Her writing and research interests include women in Catholicism; gendered violence; church participation, generations, and life stage. Tracy's monograph Women and the Catholic Church:Negotiating Identity and Agency will be published open-access with Bloomsbury Academic on 24 April 2025 https://www.bloomsbury.com/au/women-and-the-catholic-church-9781350424821/Patricia Gemmell is a wife, mother and grandmother, andsemi-retired teacher of French, Latin and Italian.  She also has a Masters degree in Theology.  She belongs to the Grail, an international movement and community of women, and recently served 8 years on their National Leadership Team.  An active member of her parish community in Sydney for nearly 40 years, she is currently the co-ordinator of their Laudato Si' Action Platform group.  Caring deeply about church reform she has been fully engaged in both the Australian Plenary Council and the Synod on Synodality and is also one of the working team responsible for AustralianWomen Preach, a weekly podcast of a woman preaching on the Sunday gospel.  Louise Maher worked for many years in radio as a journalist, producer and presenter, including 25 years with the ABC. She created a podcast series for the Australian War Memorial and an oral history app for the National Portrait Gallery. Louise is an Accredited Editor and has a Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing from Sydney University.

 The AFP's admission of fabricated terrorism caravan plot; calls to stop using false links antisemitism to spread fear in the community, and repress solidarity with Palestinian people – press releases from APAN and the Jewish Council of Australia.  His Week That Was – Kevin Healy, Human Rights Activist Peter Murphy, with the arrest of the former Phillippines President Rodrigo Duterte, and his case in the ICC for crimes against humanity, Military historian, Professor Peter Stanley analyses the Four Corners program on the Australian War Memorial and the questions it raised,  PhD Candidate & researcher Sasha Gillies-Lekakis – Part 1 of country profile of small South American country Suriname, the only Dutch-speaking country on the continent,  Social commentator John Queripel, with the place of China in the global economic landscape. Head to www.3cr.org.au/hometime-tuesday for full access to links and previous podcasts

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Dianne Rutherford joined us to look at the need, function, and production of the escape maps for the Great Escape. While working as a curator at the Australian War Memorial, Dianne studied and cared for the Memorial's map collection, including several POW made maps, and has even tried her hand at some of the techniques used by the POWs in the camp to mass reproduce their maps.For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of Prisoner-of-War escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by Dave Robertson and Tony Hoskins, each episode looks at a new escape. If you would like to follow us on Twitter we can be found @FYTWIO we can also be found on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FYTWIO/ or if you would prefer to send a more long form message we can also be reached via email at FYTWIOpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mat is joined by regular co-host Karl James to discuss some important Second World War anniversaries.Topics include the sinking of HMAS Sydney and the opening of the Australian War Memorial in 1941, the end of the Kokoda campaign in 1942 and the Australians taking over from the Americans on Bougainville in 1944.Presenter: Mat McLachlanGuest: Karl JamesProducer: Jess StebnickiJoin one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/ for more information.Find out everything Mat is doing with books, tours and media at https://linktr.ee/matmclachlanFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest this week is noted Australian historian Peter Stanley, formerly with the Australian War Memorial, the National Museum and the University of NSW. Peter's new book, Beyond the Broken Years, explores more than a century of military history publishing, via a thousand books. Topics discussed include the history of military history writing, the role of military history in telling the broader story of Australian history, the significance of 'storians' vs historians and the future of military history study. Peter also offers his shortlist of the best military history books to read.Beyond the Broken Years is available in bookshops now.Presenter: Mat McLachlanGuest: Peter StanleyProducer: Jess StebnickiJoin one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/ for more information.Find out everything Mat is doing with books, tours and media at https://linktr.ee/matmclachlan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This program tells the lesser-known story of Corporal Leslie ‘Bull' Allen, raised in an orphanage in Ballarat located in regional Victoria. He became a courageous and complex war hero. In World War II, ‘Bull' Allen was a stretcher bearer in the Australian Army. His photo was famously captured during the battle of Mt Tambu, New Guinea, where Bull repeatedly ran into heavy enemy fire to carry out more than a dozen wounded men. His bravery made him a decorated war hero, and his image still hangs proudly in the Australian War Memorial. Bull's story displays immense heroism and shows the devastating and long-lasting effects war can have on humans. A lot can be learned from this inspiring war hero, both during his time at war and especially after.

King Charles had quite the unexpected encounter during his visit to Canberra when he crossed paths with an alpaca named Hephner. The 9-year-old alpaca, dressed to impress in a suit, bow tie, and a gold crown, stood out in the crowd of over 1,000 well-wishers at the Australian War Memorial. Hephner, who was named after Playboy founder Hugh Hefner,Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get the other shows on the network ad-free!  $4.99, a no brainer. This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you'd like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats!

On this week's Episode 101:  I spoke with Rod Henderson former 3RAR Paratrooper & Army Aviation Loadmaster. Rod spent a total of 22 years within the Australian Defence Force both serving as a paratrooper with the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, he was part of Operation Interfet, in 1999 the Australian-led International Force East Timor. Rod then transferred to Army Aviation, working with Black Hawks and Chinooks, including as a door gunner. Rod has deployed on warlike and humanitarian operations to Timor, Pakistan, New Guinea, and Afghanistan. He's now a volunteer guide at the Australian War Memorial. Recently Rod published his autobiography called “Stop Screaming I'm Scared Too” An Australian Soldier's Story, out now!! Presenter: Adam Blum Guest: Rod Henderson Editor: Kyle Watkins Investigative Consultant: Adam Holloway

Tagliato fuori dal resto del mondo, l'impero coloniale tedesco nel Pacifico viene conquistato quasi senza colpo ferire dalle forze combinate di Australia, Giappone e Nuova Zelanda. Conosciamo un po' meglio cosa fossero questi tre paesi nel 1914 e introduciamo l'ammiraglio Von Spee, che sarà protagonista di una delle vicende più note della storia della Prima Guerra Mondiale, l'epopea dello Squadrone dell'Asia Orientale.Seguimi su Instagram: @laguerragrande_podcastSe vuoi contribuire con una donazione sul conto PayPal: podcastlaguerragrande@gmail.comScritto e condotto da Andrea BassoMontaggio e audio: Andrea BassoFonti dell'episodio:Charles Bean, Anzac to Amiens, Australian War Memorial, 1946 Joan Beaumont, Australia, 1914-1918 Online, 2015 Geoffrey Bennett, The Pepper Trader: True Tales of the German East Asia Squadron and the Man Who Cast Them in Stone. PT Equinox Publishing, 2006 Captain Brian Colden Antill Pockley, Australian War Memorial Isao Chiba, Making sense of the war (Japan), 1914-1918 Online, 2022 Peter J. Coleman, Progressivism and the World of Reform: New Zealand and the Origins of the American Welfare State, 1987 Chris Coulthard-Clark, Where Australians Fought: The Encyclopaedia of Australia's Battles, Allen & Unwin. 1998 Evan Evans, William George Vincent (Billy) Williams, Virtual War Memorial AustraliaAaron Patrick Fox, Warfare 1914-1918 (New Zealand), 1914-1918 Online, 2016 Jeffrey Grey, A Military History of Australia, Cambridge University Press, 2008 Herman Hiery, The Neglected War: The German South Pacific and the Influence of World War I, University of Hawaii Press, 1995 Hans Hildebrand, Albert Röhr, Hans-Otto Steinmetz, Die Deutschen Kriegsschiffe: Biographien – ein Spiegel der Marinegeschichte von 1815 bis zur Gegenwart, Mundus Verlag, 1993 Richard Hough, Falklands 1914: The Pursuit of Admiral Von Spee, Periscope Publishing, 1980 Kate Hunter, New Zealand, 1914-1918 Online, 2015 John Jennings, Pacific Islands, 1914-1918 Online, 2015 A.W. Jose, The Official History of Australia in the War of 1914–1918. Volume IX: The Royal Australian Navy, University of Queensland Press, 1987 Seaforth MacKenzie, The Australians at Rabaul: The Capture and Administration of the German Possessions in the South Pacific. Official History of Australia in the War of 1914–1918, Australian War Memorial, 1941 Ian McGibbon, The Path to Gallipoli: Defending New Zealand 1840–1915, GP Books, 1991 Ian McGibbon, The Shaping of New Zealand's War Effort, August–October 1914, New Zealand's Great War: New Zealand, the Allies & the First World War, Exisle Publishing, 2007 Jürgen Melzer, Warfare 1914-1918 (Japan), 1914-1918 Online, 2017 Micronesia, Enciclopedia Treccani George Odgers, 100 Years of Australians at War, Lansdowne, 1994 Edwin O. Reischauer, Storia del Giappone, Bompiani, 1994 Samoa, Enciclopedia Treccani Timothy D. Saxon, Anglo-Japanese Naval Cooperation, 1914-1918, Liberty University, 2000 Stephen Smith, The Seizure and Occupation of Samoa, The War Effort of New Zealand. Official History of New Zealand's Effort in the Great War. Whitcombe and Tombs Limited, 1923 Stephen Smith, The Samoa (N.Z.) Expeditionary Force 1914–1915, Ferguson & Osborn, 1924 The German Pacific Colonies, German Colonial UniformsIn copertina: dall'archivio dell'Australian War Memorial, un riservista tedesca si occupa dell'addestramento base di alcuni ausiliari melanesiani in Nuova Guinea, poco prima dello sbarco delle forze australiane.

Welcome to our 75th podcast for Thanks for your Service. Our focus is on historical topics relating to the Australian military. You can find us on Facebook, X and Youtube.  Just search for Thanks For Your Service.  Our website is www.thanksforyourservice.net  .  You can also email us at info@thanksforyourservice.net Who would have thought the 1st AIF had cycling battalions.  Ally Roche from the Australian War Memorial, herself a cycling enthusiast joins us to tell us about these units. You can find out more information on the cycling battalions on our website. We are keen to hear your feedback by leaving a review on your podcast app.   Your reviews helps new listeners find our podcast. You can help support this podcast via Patreon or Buymeacoffee.  The links are on our website and facebook page. Your support helps us with the production of this podcast. Do you have a relative who has served in the Australian military? Our family military history research packages sources records to better understand the service and experience of those who served.  You can find out more information on our website. Thanks for listening and thanksforyourservice. 

15-JULY-1944. While serving as a pilot in the Royal Air Force's Path Finder Force. Acting Squadron Leader Herbert Frank Slade, Commander of Lancaster Bomber N Nuts, en route to a raid on Hamburg, was struck by anti-aircraft fire, was able to recover the aircraft sufficiently to continue the attack, drop his bombs and return home with 48 square foot piece of the port wing missing and with limited controls, managed to bring the plane in for a "successful" landing. this was his 59th operational flight over enemy territory. In this episode, we explore the life and legacy of Squadron Leader Herbert Frank Slade, from his early days as a young migrant in Australia to his post-war life in Boorowa, where he became a respected community figure. With firsthand accounts from those who remember his presence, This episode uncovers the remarkable yet humble legacy of a man who, both in the air and on the ground, was defined by his unwavering sense of duty. Huge thanks to Helen McGrath of the Boorowa Historical Society, Shane Casey Senior Curator and Dr Lachlan Grant Senior Historian at the Australian War Memorial for their assistance in this episode. --- Buy the Podcast a Ko-Fi here  For Show Notes, transcripts and photos check out the I Was Only Doing My Job Website at www.thedocnetwork.net. Access to the Discord Server Visit here Find the Podcast on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Mastodon YouTube

W bitwie o Tobruk, długotrwałej konfrontacji wojsk Osi i alianckimi znaczącą rolę odegrali polscy żołnierze z Samodzielnej Brygady Strzelców Karpackich. W jaki sposób opisywali oni te walki? Posłuchajcie! #historia #podcasthistoryczny

Damien Parer was one of Australia's greatest war photographers and cinematographers. His images and footage of Australians in the Second World War helped define the conflict, both for the people who were in it and for generations to come. His camera work on 'Kokoda Frontline' helped earn Australia its first Academy Award, and his work with American forces in the Pacific set new standards for combat photography. In this episode Mat is joined by Karl James from the Australian War Memorial to tell the story of the life and death of Damien Parer.Presenter: Mat McLachlanGuests: Karl JamesProducer: Jess StebnickiSubscribe via Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes, early access to all episodes, ad-free listening and special online events with Mat McLachlan! https://www.patreon.com/MMHistoryJoin one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/ for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mat visits the Australian War Memorial in Canberra for a special behind-the-scenes tour of the artefacts and large items that are rarely on public display. During this special visit he is guided by Head of Military History Dr Karl James, and speaks to historian Dr Lachlan Grant about the new Australians in Bomber Command exhibition.Topics discussed: 'G for George', the AWM's famous Lancaster bomber; the German ME262 German aircraft; a Chinook helicopter that carried Australian troops into combat in Afghanistan; a smashed engine from a Hawker Hurricane that tells the story of an Australian airman who died over Europe; a caravan that was home to a famous WW2 general; a Japanese midget submarine that raided Sydney Harbour; a German V2 rocket on its original carrier; and a special preview of the future Australians in Bomber Command exhibition, which utilises aircraft, objects and technology to tell the story of the air war in WW2.Presenter: Mat McLachlanGuests: Karl James and Lachlan GrantProducer: Jess StebnickiSubscribe via Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes, early access to all episodes, ad-free listening and special online events with Mat McLachlan! https://www.patreon.com/MMHistoryJoin one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/ for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than 80 years ago, the Fall of Singapore and the War in the Pacific touched almost all Australian households in some way. With Victory in the Pacific (VP) Day recently commemorated on August 15, we are joined by expert military historian Prof. Peter Stanley.Peter is a prize-winning historian and author of more than 40 books, who spent 33 years working at the Australian War Memorial (where he was Principal Historian) and the National Museum of Australia (as the inaugural head of its Research Centre).In this episode, Peter takes us on a journey through the invasion and occupation of Borneo and Singapore by the Japanese during the Second World War, and what we can expect to experience on a visit to these significant sites today.Academy Travel is a leading specialist in small-group cultural tours, allowing you to travel with like-minded companions and learn from internationally renowned experts. Like our podcast, our tours are designed to appeal to travellers with a strong interest in history, archaeology, architecture, the visual arts and the performing arts.Learn more here - https://academytravel.com.au/

Australian news in Sinhala, foreign and sports news in brief - listen, Sinhala Radio News Flash on Thursday 25 April 2024 - ඕස්ට්‍රේලියාවේ පුවත් සිංහලෙන්, විදෙස් සහ ක්‍රීඩා පුවත් කෙටියෙන්. සවන්දෙන්න, අද - 2024 අප්‍රේල් 25 බ්‍රහස්පතින්දා SBS සිංහල News Flash

For 100 years Australia has been collecting tens and thousands of letters and diaries from deployed service personnel. These are just some of the moving, beautiful and tragic stories among them

Mick busts out the gavel to do a little marriage counselling, the cheque is being fazed out & we have a chat to Matt Anderson the director of the Australian War Memorial about celebrating ANZAC day. Join Mick & MG weekday mornings from 6am or grab the podcast everyday on LiSTNR or where ever you get your podcasts. #MickAndMGInTheMorningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

每年澳新軍團日 (Anzac Day) 的紀念儀式上，都會誦讀出《追念詩》(The Ode of Remembrance)，以紀念在戰事中犧牲的軍人及其他人員。SBS 與澳洲戰爭紀念館 (Australian War Memorial) 合作，將《追念詩》翻譯成 45 種語言。

A momentous ANZAC Day 2024 with the launch of my interview with Matt Anderson PSM, an ADF veteran and the Director of the Australian War Memorial,   Matt discusses the current and future re-development of the war memorial, as well as what the memorial and the term ‘remembrance” means him. I remain inspired to hear Matt speak about the essence of what makes the war memorial a humbling and meaningful space to learn, commemorate, reflect, and honour the 103,000 men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.     Presenter: Adam Blum Guest: Matt Anderson PSM Editor: Kyle Watkins Investigative Consultant: Adam Holloway

  His Week That Was – Kevin Healy. Professor Emeritus Stuart Rees talking about Intervention to stop Genocide – from investigating journalism to freedom flotillas Margaret Reynolds, former councilor and Federal Minister for Local Government talking about what needs to be done to restore the ALP to a credible political party and her peace activism with the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom Ali Mirin from West Papua, now studying in South Australia, talking about life away from home and the situation for those who remain in West Papua The Auditor-General has slammed the upgrade of the Australian War Memorial. Dr David Stephens, editor of the Honest History website explains why. Activist, journalist and author Fred Fuentes looking at the political situation in Venezuela as elections expected in July Head to www.3cr.org.au/hometime-tuesday for full access to links and previous podcasts

An historical look at why you often see the term "Gaza" in Australian contexts with Michael Kelly, Historian with the Australian War Memorial's Military History Section. 

Send us a Text Message.This week, I tell the inspiring stories of 6 women who served in the top secret British espionage and sabotage organization, the SOE, during World War II.  In the late 1930s, Hitler's Nazi Germany quickly expanded throughout Europe, grabbing up country after country in its quest for world domination. When France finally fell to the Nazis in 1940, Britain was utterly alone in Europe, a sitting duck. Something had to be done. That something was the SOE and they soon found that women, who were far less suspicious and conspicuous than men, made perfect undercover agents. Join me to learn how the women of the SOE sacrificed everything to literally save the world! Sources: Time Magazine "Inside the Stories of the Most Daring Women Spies of World War II"UK National Army Museum "Special Operations Executive"Imperial War Museums "SOE: The Secret British Organization of the Second World War"Historic UK "The Female Spies of the SOE"UK National Archives "Records of Special Operations Executive"UK National Army Museum "Defeat in the West, 1940"National Interest "Germany's Superpower Quest Caused World War I"The National WWII Museum "How Did Adolf Hitler Happen?"Aspects of History "The Women of SOE"Holocaust Encyclopedia "The British Policy of Appeasement Toward Hitler and Nazi Germany"pearlharbor.org "Why Didn't America Join the War Sooner?"International Churchhill Society "Famous Quotes and Stories"encyclopedia.com "Sansom, Odette"Australian War Memorial "Nancy Grace Augusta Wake"Support the show! Buy Me a CoffeeVenmo @Shea-LaFountaine

On today's show, John will discuss his new book and its program alongside his journey through his extensive academic and legal career to arrive at the conclusion to help others. GUEST OVERVIEW: Dr John is a passionate heart based Coach who specialises in helping people connect with their hearts so they can live into their best lives. Dr John has spent over 20 years working in C-suite and senior executive roles in both the public and private sectors in Australia and around the world. He has University Degrees in Social Science (Economics/Politics); Law and was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria in April 1999, as well as a Master of Arts (Politics) and a PhD in Philosophy from Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. Dr John is a published author and his fourth book titled ‘Curtin and Total War: the Australian Labor Party and the Federal Platform 1940-1945' was accepted by the Australian War Memorial to be submitted for the Les Carlyon Literary Prize 2020. Dr John is a passionate heart based Coach who specialises in helping people connect with their hearts so they can live into their best lives. His book Heart Unbound details deep understanding and a program to retrain your mind and in turn your heart, which John explains is the key to taking control of your life and living the best life you can. https://www.timetotransform.com.au      

Robyn Van Dyk - Head of the Research Centre Australian War Memorial The call for volunteers to transcribe letters from the front linesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian War Memorial has asked for volunteers to help transcribe old love letters and war diaries from World War I. Robyn Van Dyk from the Australian War Memorial talks to John about the fascinating stories hidden in the letters, and how much we can learn from these fascinating historical artifacts. You can sign up to transcribe for the Australian War Memorial here Listen to John Stanley live Monday-Thursday from 8pm-12am on 2GB/4BCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Australian War Memorial to Australian Lesbian and Gay Archives – in this edition of The Conversation Hour the team explores what role love letters play in documenting history.

When young World War II POW Allan Chick survived the sinking of his Japanese transport ship, he probably thought himself lucky. But it was as a forced labourer in the doomed city of Nagasaki that his luck would truly be tested. Australian War Memorial historian Meghan Adams shares his story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with Australian journalist and former prime minister, the Honourable Tony Abbott. They discuss Australia's role on the world stage, the problems facing their economy and culture, how the quasi-cult of carbon threatens the developing world, why new religions propagate where faith has been abdicated, and the looming threat of war as China destabilizes while Putin pushes forward against Ukraine. Tony Abbott was elected prime minister by the Australian people on September 7, 2013, and served for two years. In that time, the carbon tax and mining tax were repealed, free trade agreements were finalized with China, Japan and Korea; the people smuggling trade from Indonesia to Australia were halted, and Australia became the second largest military contributor to the US-led campaign against the Islamic State in Iraq. Currently, he is a director of the Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation, serves on the council of the Australian War Memorial, and is an adviser to the UK Board of Trade. He's patron to several charities, including Soldier On, the International Sports Promotion Society, and Worldwide Support for Development.  - Links - For The Honourable Tony Abbott Website https://tonyabbott.com.au/ On X https://twitter.com/hontonyabbott?lang=en 

Dr Brendan Nelson was Liberal Party leader and Leader of the Opposition in Australia in 2007-08. After he retired from politics, he became Director of the Australian War Memorial, and has a masterly knack of sharing the stories of this country's military heroes. The feature speech here was delivered in 2014 at a Soldier On charity fundraiser. Tony's cohost for this episode, comedian and Utopia star Anthony 'Lehmo' Lehmann was MC that night, and watched in awe as Dr Nelson explained the significance of a George Lambert print and its special frame, and watched bidding rocket from $1000 to $40,000 immediately. Lehmo says it is the greatest speech he ever saw live. The original audio is not available but Dr Nelson told the story as part of his 'five most significant artifacts at the Australian War Memorial' section of his Howard Oration in 2021, and that audio is included.  There is also some beautiful singing at the end of this 50th episode of the podcast, by Private Ken Gant who was killed at the Battle of Long Tan, and recorded a song for his mother the day before he was deployed.  /If you enjoy Speakola please do one or more of the things that help poidcasts:  Tell someione; Rate or review us in iTunes, or support me financially. There's no production company for this, just me.  Patreon, Speakola newsletter, one off donation Brendan Nelson's autobiography 'Of Life and Leadership' is available here. All proceeds to Legacy and Lifeline.  You can book Lehmo for comedy and more, here.  Tony's personal writing blog is Good one, Wilson!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angus Hordern interviews Army Aviation veteran Rod Henderson. Life on the Line tracks down Australian military veterans and records their stories. Rod Henderson is an Australian Army veteran. He has served as an infantryman and in Army Aviation, working with Black Hawks and Chinooks, including as a door gunner. Rod has deployed on warlike and humanitarian operations to Timor, Pakistan, New Guinea and Afghanistan. He's now a volunteer guide at the Australian War Memorial.  This episode was edited by Sophie Hu. Episodes referenced at the end of the podcast include: #2 Sharon Bown Australia's Special Forces with Dr Karl James The Eastern Front with David Sutton Beyond the Legend with Dr Karl James Remembering John Hordern with Angus Hordern #68 Harry Moffitt Vol II To see photos related to today's interview, visit our website - www.lifeonthelinepodcast.com - or follow us on social media: @lifeonthelinepodcast on Facebook and Instagram, @LOTLpod on Twitter and 'Thistle Productions' on LinkedIn.

Ben Roberts-Smith dined with prime ministers, attended the Queen's funeral as a hero and was held up as an icon of the Australian Defense Force. In fact, a huge portrait of him still hangs in the Australian War Memorial today. But now, a court has found that allegations Ben Roberts-Smith is a murderer, a war criminal and a bully who disgraced his country have been proven. Today, Chief Political Correspondent for The Saturday Paper and author of ‘An Unwinnable War', Karen Middleton on how the truth about Ben Roberts-Smith was proven and what it means for the legacy of Australian action in Afghanistan. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Chief Political Correspondent for The Saturday Paper and author of The Unwinnable War, Karen Middleton.

The civil defamation finding against Ben Roberts-Smith has triggered widespread debate about whether he should be stripped of his honours, including a display dedicated to his military service  at the Australian War Memorial.

The Ode of Remembrance is a poem that is commonly recited at Anzac Day services to commemorate wartime sacrifice. In collaboration with the Australian War Memorial, SBS presents the Ode of Remembrance in 45 languages. - Oda sjećanja je pjesma koja se obično recituje na službama za Dan Anzaka u znak sjećanja na žrtve iz rata. U saradnji sa Australijskim ratnim memorijalom, SBS predstavlja Odu sjećanja na 45 jezika, pa je poslušajte i na bosanskom jeziku.

The Ode of Remembrance is a poem that is commonly recited at Anzac Day services to commemorate wartime sacrifice. In collaboration with the Australian War Memorial, SBS presents the Ode of Remembrance in 45 languages. - قصیده Ode of Remembrance شعری است که معمولاً در مراسم روز آنزاک برای بزرگداشت قربانیان زمان جنگ خوانده می شود. SBS با همکاری بنیاد یادبود جنگ استرالیا، قصیده Ode of Remembrance را به ۴۵ زبان ارائه می کند.

The Ode of Remembrance is a poem that is commonly recited at Anzac Day services to commemorate wartime sacrifice. In collaboration with the Australian War Memorial, SBS presents the Ode of Remembrance in 45 languages. - قصيدة الذكرى هي شعر يتلى عادة في احتفالات يوم الأنزاك لإحياء ذكرى تضحيات الحروب. بهذه المناسبة، تقدم أس بي أس قصيدة الذكرى بـ 45 لغة بالتعاون مع النصب التذكاري للحرب الأسترالية.

The Ode of Remembrance is a poem that is commonly recited at Anzac Day services to commemorate wartime sacrifice. In collaboration with the Australian War Memorial, SBS has recorded translations of the Ode of Remembrance in 45 languages. - Ода Памяти — это стихотворение, которое обычно читают на Дня Анзака в дань уважения тем, кто принес жертвы в военное время. В сотрудничестве с Австралийским военным мемориалом, сотрудники SBS сделали перевод Оды Памяти на 45 языков.

The Ode of Remembrance is a poem that is commonly recited at Anzac Day services to commemorate wartime sacrifice. In collaboration with the Australian War Memorial, SBS presents the Ode of Remembrance in 45 languages. - दि ओड अफ रिमेम्ब्रेन्स एक कविता हो जुन सामान्यतया युद्धकालीन बलिदानको सम्झनामा एन्ज्याक दिवसका सेवाहरूमा वाचन गरिन्छ। यो ओड अफ रिमेम्ब्रेन्स, अस्ट्रेलियन वर मेमोरियलसँगको सहकार्यमा, एसबीएसले प्रस्तुत गरेको हो। यो नेपाली लगायतका ४५ भाषाहरूमा हाल उपलब्ध छ। एन्ज्याक डेका दिन देश भरका मानिसहरू अस्ट्रेलिया र न्युजील्यान्डका सैनिक सेवामा लागेका, लडेका र ज्यान अर्पण गरेकाहरूको सम्झना गर्छन् र समयसँगै लडाइँको विपरीत पक्षमा भएकाहरूका लागि पनि यस दिनको महत्त्वमा विस्तार भएको छ।

The Ode of Remembrance is a poem that is commonly recited at Anzac Day services to commemorate wartime sacrifice. In collaboration with the Australian War Memorial, SBS presents the Ode of Remembrance in 45 languages. - Helbesta Bîranînê ku bi gelemperî di Roja Anzac de ji bo bîranîna qurbaniyên şer tê xwendin. Va ye Helbest bi kurdî. SBS bi hevkariya Bîranîna Şerê Australya, Helbesta Bîranînê bi 45 zimanan pêşkêş dike.

The Ode of Remembrance is a poem that is commonly recited at Anzac Day services to commemorate wartime sacrifice. In collaboration with the Australian War Memorial, SBS presents the Ode of Remembrance in 45 languages. - La 'Ode of Remembrance' (ode al ricordo) è una poesia che viene comunemente recitata durante le funzioni dell'Anzac Day per commemorare il sacrificio di chi è morto in guerra. In collaborazione con l'Australian War Memorial, SBS ha registrato traduzioni della 'Ode of Remembrance' in 45 lingue.

The Ode of Remembrance is a poem that is commonly recited at Anzac Day services to commemorate wartime sacrifice. In collaboration with the Australian War Memorial, SBS presents the Ode of Remembrance in 45 languages. - Յիշատակի Գովերգը բանաստեղծութիւն մըն է որ սովորաբար կ'արտասանուի Anzac Օրուայ արարողութիւններու ժամանակ յիշատակելու համար պատերազմական ժամանակներու զոհողութիւնները: Australian War Memorial-ի հետ համագործակցութեամբ, SBS կը ներկայացնէ Յիշատակի Գովերգը 45 լեզուներով:

The Ode of Remembrance is a poem that is commonly recited at Anzac Day services to commemorate wartime sacrifice. In collaboration with the Australian War Memorial, SBS presents the Ode of Remembrance in 45 languages. - 추모의 송가는 호주의 현충일 '안작데이'에 순국선열을 추념하기 위해 낭송되는 시입니다. SBS는 추모의 송가를 45개 언어로 제작했습니다.

The Ode of Remembrance is a poem that is commonly recited at Anzac Day services to commemorate wartime sacrifice. In collaboration with the Australian War Memorial, SBS presents the Ode of Remembrance in 45 languages. - 《缅怀颂》（The Ode of Remembrance）是一首通常在澳新军团日（Anzac Day）纪念仪式上朗诵的诗歌，以纪念那些在战争中牺牲的人们。SBS与澳大利亚战争纪念馆（Australian War Memorial）合作，用45种语言呈现《缅怀颂》。

The Ode of Remembrance is a poem that is commonly recited at Anzac Day services to commemorate wartime sacrifice. In collaboration with the Australian War Memorial, SBS presents the Ode of Remembrance in 45 languages. - "Ode of Remembrance" là một bài thơ thường được đọc, như hát, trong các buổi lễ của Ngày Anzac để tưởng nhớ sự hy sinh trong thời chiến. Phối hợp với Đài Tưởng niệm Chiến tranh Úc, SBS giới thiệu Ode of Remembrance bằng 45 ngôn ngữ.