PM announces fund to restore war graves

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced a funding injection for the centenary of the Gallipoli landing, as she heads to Turkey to mark ANZAC Day.

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Published 24 April 2012 8:19pm

Updated 26 August 2013 10:48am

By Shalailah Medhora

Source: SBS

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The $83 million will be used for community events and the restoration of war graves.

But a charity launched today says more money should go to soldiers serving in current conflicts, who return from war with physical or psychological trauma.

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