To commemorate Anzac Day, this week’s cover story has a special focus on Australia’s Indigenous service men and women, such as Lance Corporal Kathleen (Kath) Walker (Oodgeroo Noonuccal) who served in WWII.
Seven and a half thousand Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people served Australia in the two World Wars – but too few know of their contribution.
Local resident Neil Bowman sits down with his neighbour, Margaret Magi, 95, who was born in Canberra in 1926, the daughter of our city’s first ANZAC, Sergeant Ernest Murray, to reflect on her remarkable life.
For Anzac Day, 25 April, this week Jeff Popple reviews three books of wartime service. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com
The Battles for Kokoda Plateau by David...
In honour of Anzac Day, Canberra Daily is re-publishing (online only) the cover story from our 23 April 2015 edition, which commemorated the centenary of the ANZAC landing at Gallipoli in the early hours of 25 April 1915.
Canberrans are being encouraged to participate in alternative Anzac Day activities to honour Australians who have served our nation. 25 April will no doubt look different this year, with Anzac Day services...
