The Australian War Memorial has reopened to the public with a touch of military fanfare.
The Canberra-based institution was forced to close for more than three months due to coronavirus restrictions.
The Royal Military College band was on hand to trumpet its relaunch on Wednesday.
A soldier killed in action 75 years ago will be the focus of the first Last Post Ceremony to be held since restrictions were removed.
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Private Leslie James Hanlon, who died during an amphibious landing in New Guenea during the Second World War, will be commemorated.
Visitors to the memorial are being asked to pre-book free, timed tickets online and practice social distancing.
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