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January 2, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Australia’s fallen remembered in an English country churchyard

Inspired by a call to remember the Commonwealth dead of the First World War buried in the UK, Centenary News' Peter Alhadeff visited Wiltshire.

January 2, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Australia’s fallen remembered in an English country churchyard

Inspired by a call to remember the Commonwealth dead of the First World War buried in the UK, Centenary News’ Peter Alhadeff visited Wiltshire.

Author: Peter Alhadeff

January 9, 2014 CN Editorial Team

British Government accused of “whitewash” in favouring Centenary commemorations for “New Commonwealth” over Australia

Australia’s The Daily Telegraph states the UK Government may “downplay” the role of Australian forces during the First World War.

January 10, 2014 CN Editorial Team

UK states suggestion of Anzac “whitewash” during the Centenary is “completely wrong”

The UK has stated that any suggestions it will favour commemorating the “New Commonwealth” contribution during the First World War over Australia are “completely wrong”.

January 18, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Theatre production remembers Aboriginals who fought during the First World War

The Queensland Theatre Company and Sydney Festival have developed a theatre production about Aboriginals who fought during the First World War to mark the Centenary.

January 31, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Applications for 2015 Anzac Day Gallipoli ticket ballot close

Applications to take part in a ballot for tickets to attend Gallipoli for the Anzac Centenary in 2015 have closed.

February 4, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Queensland Government launches official commemorative programme for Centenary

The Australian state of Queensland has launched its five year commemorative programme to mark the Centenary of the First World War.

February 7, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Australia’s First World War naval campaign to be marked with major museum project

Australia is to pay tribute to the role of its navy, with a new building at the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney promising visitors a “dynamic and interactive” experience.

February 20, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Australian War Memorial announces First World War Centenary programme

The Australian War Memorial has announced a series of events and exhibitions to mark the Centenary of the First World War, which will include the names of Australia’s First World War dead being projected onto the Memorial.

February 22, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Australia launches Anzac Centenary coin

Australia has joined Canada and the UK in launching a commemorative coin to mark the Centenary of the First World War.