Tag: World War 2

What does Anzac Day mean? We asked some of our currently serving Defence Force members to reflect on the eve of its 108th anniversary.

"The world has lost a champion fella" - stepson pays tribute to war veteran Ken McKenzie after news of his passing.

A unique exhibition showcasing the Hunter’s role in defending Australia during World War II (WWII) is set to be unveiled just in time for Anzac Day.

The bombing of Darwin serves as a painful reminder of the cost of war as Australia watches events in Ukraine, the NT chief minister says.

During World War 2 'Fortress Newcastle' was established to protect a city with less than 100,000 people - Local filmmaker explains why in the next edition of Stories of our Town.

A Newcastle Merchant Navy Memorial will take place at The Mission to Seafarers in Wickham on Saturday. The event is expected to attract much interest due to the strong connection to wartime vessels...

Hunter residents have gathered today to commemorate our soldiers' sacrifices during a Remembrance Day like no other. With COVIDSafe practices to consider, many Australians chose to commemorate the occasion virtually through livestreamed events...

Border closures, quarantine, docked ships, social distancing and mandatory face masks may all be considered 2020 terminology, but the truth is Novocastrians lived with this lingo more than 100 years ago. On 11...