ANZAC
Boys, Beers & Betting: Two-Up Is Australia’s Age-Old ANZAC Day Tradition
Every April 25th, crowds of hundreds storm to their nearest pub to pay respects to the fallen ANZACs and indulge in a game of Two-Up.
The Anzacs’ History In Palestine and the Push to Update School Curriculums
The Teachers and School Staff Palestine group has called for the “Anzac mythology” to be “dismantled”.
How Rupert Murdoch’s Dad Turned Gallipoli Into Australian Folklore
Before the Murdoch empire consumed the planet, Keith Murdoch was a young reporter looking for war stories in Europe. He got lucky in Turkey.
ANZACS ABROAD: A Q&A with Football Fern Betsy Hassett; the only Kiwi to play for Man City, Werder Bremen & Ajax
"You go to these massive mens clubs and there are boys there that are way younger than we are, getting like triple the amount of support and money – it’s ridiculous.”
From Combat in Afghanistan to Rio Paralympic Hero: The Curtis McGrath Story
A former combat engineer, Curtis McGrath lost his legs in Afghanistan - but has become a Paralympic champion.
Muslims in Alberta Pray for Rain as Raging Wildfire Forces More People to Flee
The province of Alberta has declared a state of emergency after a massive wildfire forced more than 80,000 people to evacuate from Fort McMurray. Last night, neighboring towns and an evacuation center also had to clear out.
The All Black Who Tattooed the Ranfurly Shield on His Arm and Died at Gallipoli
Doolan Downing—the 176th New Zealander to pull on an All Black jumper—was one of the very best. He is one of two All Blacks who fell at Gallipoli.
We Asked Young Aucklanders How Connected They Feel to Anzac Day
It was really early and really cold at Auckland's Dawn Service. But there were a lot of young people around, apparently bucking the trend of forgetting the diggers.
Football and War: a Not-So Dinky Di History
In the leadup to the AFL's annual ANZAC Day match, we remember when the military and our national game didn't go hand in hand.
Commemorating a Disastrous Defeat in WWI, New Zealand Troops are Set to Return to the Middle East
New Zealand's government is hoping the 100-year anniversary of the tragic defeat will help sell troop deployment to Iraq.
Lest We Regret: Corporate Australia's Awkward Relationship with ANZAC Day
The commercialisation of ANZAC is so widespread, it's almost impossible to get outraged about it.