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The Northern Territory Government has requested half-masting of flags in the Northern Territory to mark the 83rd Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin on Wednesday, 19 February 2025.

On 19 February 1942, mainland Australia came under attack for the first time. Japanese forces mounted two air raids on Darwin, which involved land based bombers and approximately 188 attack aircraft that were launched from four Japanese aircraft carriers in the Timor Sea. Killing more than 230 Allied service personnel and civilians, the attacks devastated the city. Military aircraft were lost, eight…

On 13 February 2008 the Australian Parliament made a formal apology to members of the Stolen Generations. To recognise the anniversary of the occasion and in national recognition of First Nations Australians, the Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag should be flown on additional flagpoles, where available, next to or near the Australian National Flag on Australian Government buildings and establishments all day on Thursday, 13 February 2025.

If there is only one flagpole available at a flag station, the Australian Aboriginal Flag or the…

A State Funeral service for the Honourable John Moore AO will take place at 11.00 am AEST on Tuesday, 4 February 2025 at Christ Church St Lucia, Corner of Central and Ninth Avenues, St Lucia, Queensland.

In 1975, Mr Moore was elected the Member for Ryan in Queensland. He was later appointed a Minister in the Fraser and Howard governments. Mr Moore was appointed Minister for Business and Consumer Affairs; Minister for Industry, Science and Tourism; and Minister for Defence. 

Mr Moore retired from politics in 2001.

In 2004, Mr Moore was appointed an…

The Northern Territory Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet advises that a State Funeral for the Honourable Keith John Austin Asche AC KC will take place at 10.30am on Monday, 3 February 2025, at the Darwin Convention Centre, Darwin, Northern Territory.

In 1976 His Honour was appointed as a Justice to the newly formed Family Court of Australia. In 1986 he was then appointed Justice of the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory and in 1987 became Chief Justice of the Court. While Chief Justice, His Honour also served as Chairman of the Northern Territory Parole…

On 26 January, Australians come together to reflect on what it means to be Australian, to celebrate contemporary Australia and to acknowledge our history. 

Australia Day is about acknowledging the contribution every Australian makes to our contemporary and dynamic nation. From our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who have been here for more than 65,000 years, to those who have lived here for generations, to those who have come from all corners of the globe to call our country home.

Further information is available on the…

This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Cyclone Tracy. On Christmas Day 1974, a severe tropical cyclone devastated Darwin, the Northern Territory’s capital city. The Northern Territory Government has requested half-masting of flags in the Northern Territory to mark this occasion. 

The cyclone struck early on Christmas morning in 1974. Between midnight and 7 am, the cyclone’s eye passed over the city, bringing torrential rain and powerful winds. The wind speeds were recorded at 217 km/h before the Bureau of Meteorology’s anemometer was destroyed. The impact was…

A State Funeral Service for the Honourable Kevin Andrews will take place at 11.00 am on Monday, 23 December 2024 at St Patrick's Cathedral, 1 Cathedral Place, Melbourne, Victoria.

In 1991, Mr Andrews was elected the Member for Menzies in Victoria. He was later appointed Cabinet Minister in the Howard and Abbott governments. Mr Andrews was appointed Minister for Ageing; Employment and Workplace Relations; Immigration and Citizenship; Social Services; Defence; and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Public Service.

Beyond his parliamentary contributions, Mr…

The Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet advises that a State Funeral Service for Mr Neale Andrew Fraser AO MBE will take place at 10.30 am on Wednesday, 18 December 2024 at St Patrick’s Cathedral, 1 Cathedral Place, East Melbourne, Victoria.

Mr Fraser was one of Australia’s tennis greats, winning 19 grand slams and leading Australia to 4 Davis Cup titles over his 24-year captaincy - inspiring generations of Australian players. 

During his acclaimed career, he won 19 titles in singles, doubles and mixed doubles across Australian, French,…

The Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet advises that a State Funeral Service for The Honourable John Edward Delzoppo OAM will take place at 1.30 pm on Tuesday, 3 December 2024 at St John’s Cooperating Church, Main Road, Neerim South, Victoria.

Mr Delzoppo served the electorate of Narracan as their local member of the Victorian Parliament from 1982 to 1996. During his time as a member of the Victorian Parliament, Mr Delzoppo was the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly from 1992 to 1996. He also served on a variety of committees, including the Member Legislative…

A State Memorial for the Honourable Gary Nairn AO will take place at 11.00 am on Friday, 22 November 2024 at the Mulloon Institute’s Home Farm rural property, 3585 Kings Highway, Bungendore, New South Wales.

In 1996, Mr Nairn was elected as the federal member for Eden-Monaro in New South Wales and left the Australian Parliament in 2007. During his time in the Howard Government, Mr Nairn served as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and as Special Minister of State. Mr Nairn served as the Chair on Parliamentary Committees, including the 2003…