War Memorial Updates Display Amid Roberts-Smith Trial

0:00Australia's war memorial just updated a display honoring Ben Robert Smith, one of the country's most decorated soldiers. The former SAS Corporal faces five counts of murder as war crimes charged earlier this week. This tweet came right as they unveiled fresh sections from a massive $500 million redevelopment that's been years in the works. Director Matt Anderson explained, they are mending the panel beside Robert Smith's uniform to match the current facts. His medals and gear from service they put, but the text now notes the ongoing legal case starting in April 2026. Robert Smith earned his Victoria Cross for bravery in Afghanistan back on June 11, 2010, in Shao Wallycott. Anderson stressed letting justice run his course with a presumption of innocence while committing to tell the truth once it's known. The revamped faced backlash for its huge price tag and shift from solemn bives, but the backers say it spotlights modern vets, women, and diverse voices for the first time.

1:02Over 1200 new personal stories now fill the galleries, times perfectly before Anzac Day. From the Lucky World War II bomber, G for George, with its wild mission tales, to exhibits on peacekeeping in Cambodia, giving survivors a voice, this, blend of old stone and fresh narratives proves it's worth as the full project near completion in 2028, stay informed with sending news today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with the story.