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District of Canberra
Australian Capital Territory - Australia

Australian Security Intelligence Organisation

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation is Australia's national security service, which is responsible for the protection of the country and its citizens from espionage, sabotage, acts of foreign interference, politically motivated violence, attacks on the Australian defence system, and terrorism. ASIO is comparable with the United Kingdom Security Service (MI5). As with MI5 officers, ASIO officers have no police powers of arrest and are not armed.

Located at -35.3005, 149.152 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Organizations established in 1949, 1949 establishments in Australia, Australian intelligence agencies, Commonwealth Government agencies of Australia, Combe–Ivanov affair, Counter-intelligence agencies

Defence Signals Directorate

Defence Signals Directorate (DSD) is an Australian government intelligence agency responsible for signals intelligence (SIGINT) and information security (INFOSEC).

Located at -35.2952, 149.149 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Cryptography organizations, Signals intelligence agencies, Australian intelligence agencies, Commonwealth Government agencies of Australia, 1947 establishments in Australia, Defence Intelligence and Security Group

Royal Military College, Duntroon

The Royal Military College, Duntroon is the Australian Army's officer training establishment. It was founded at Duntroon, in the Australian Capital Territory, in 1911 and is situated on picturesque grounds at the foot of Mount Pleasant near Lake Burley Griffin, close to the Department of Defence headquarters at Russell Hill.

Located at -35.2997, 149.165 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Education in the Australian Capital Territory, Military academies, Military installations of Australia, Educational institutions established in 1911, Buildings of the Australian government, Military education and training in Australia, Australian Army, Buildings and structures in the Australian Capital Territory

Campbell, Australian Capital Territory

Campbell is a suburb of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Covering an area to the South East of the central business district, Campbell sits at the base of Mount Ainslie. On Census night 2006, Campbell had a population of 4,797 people. The suburb of Campbell is named after Robert Campbell, the owner of Duntroon station on which Campbell is now located.

Located at -35.2881, 149.154 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Suburbs of Canberra

ANZAC Parade, Canberra

ANZAC Parade, a significant road and thoroughfare in the Australian capital Canberra, is used for ceremonial occasions and is the site of many major military memorials.

Located at -35.2864, 149.144 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Streets in Canberra, National squares, Australian military memorials, World War I memorials in Australia, Military memorials in Canberra

Royal Australian Air Force Memorial

The Royal Australian Air Force Memorial is on ANZAC Parade, the principal ceremonial and memorial avenue of Canberra, the capital city of Australia. The Royal Australian Air Force was formed on 31 March 1921, being preceded by the Australian Flying Corps that saw service in World War I. This memorial commemorates the 50th anniversary of the formation of the RAAF (initially as the Australian Air Force, the 'Royal' prefix being added in August 1921), and the service of members of the RAAF.

Located at -35.287, 149.144 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Australian military memorials, Military memorials in Canberra

Vietnam Forces National Memorial

The Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial is on ANZAC Parade, the principal ceremonial and memorial avenue in Canberra, the capital city of Australia. The memorial was dedicated on 3 October 1992. From 1963 until 1973 50,000 Australian Army, Royal Australian Navy, and Royal Australian Air Force and associated personnel served in Vietnam in what was called the Vietnam War.

Located at -35.287, 149.143 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Military memorials in Canberra, Australian military memorials, Military history of Australia during the Vietnam War, Vietnam War memorials

Royal Australian Navy Memorial

The Royal Australian Navy Memorial on ANZAC Parade in Canberra, the national capital of Australia, honours the sailors who have served to protect the nation. In 10 July 1911, the Commonwealth Naval Forces were renamed the Royal Australian Navy. The RAN has served, in all oceans, in conflict and peace, since then. The memorial was unveiled by Queen Elizabeth II on 3 March 1986, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the formation of the RAN.

Located at -35.284, 149.146 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Australian military memorials, Military memorials in Canberra, Royal Australian Navy

Australia–New Zealand Memorial, Canberra

The Australia–New Zealand Memorial in Canberra, Australia, commemorates the relationship between New Zealand and Australia, and stands at the corner of ANZAC Parade and Constitution Avenue, the former bisecting the Parliamentary Triangle and the latter forming the base of the triangle that represents the form of government in Canberra, the national capital city of Australia. The memorial was opened on the eve of Anzac Day (24 April) in 2001 by the prime ministers of both countries.

Located at -35.289, 149.141 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Military memorials in Canberra, Australian military memorials, Military of New Zealand, Australia–New Zealand relations

Mounted Memorial, Canberra

The Mounted Memorial, Canberra is on ANZAC Parade, the principal ceremonial and memorial avenue in Canberra, the national capital city of Australia.

Located at -35.2874, 149.142 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Military memorials in Canberra, Australian military memorials, World War I memorials in Australia

Rats of Tobruk Memorial

The Rats of Tobruk Memorial is on ANZAC Parade, the principal ceremonial and memorial avenue of Canberra, Australia. The German siege of the Libyan Mediterranean Sea port town of Tobruk began on 10 April 1941. After desperate fighting, most of the Australian forces were relieved by October 1941. However, the town was continuously contested until the Allied victory at El Alamein in 1942.

Located at -35.288, 149.143 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Military memorials in Canberra, Australian military memorials, World War II memorials in Australia

Australian Service Nurses National Memorial

The Australian Service Nurses National Memorial is on ANZAC Parade, the principal ceremonial and memorial avenue of Canberra, the capital city of Australia. The memorial honours past and present nurses of the Australian Defence Force, serving in the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army, and Royal Australian Air Force and associated services.

Located at -35.286, 149.145 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Military memorials in Canberra, Australian military memorials

Korean War Memorial, Canberra

The Australian National Korean War Memorial is on ANZAC Parade, the principal ceremonial and memorial avenue in Canberra, the national capital city of Australia. The Korean War began on 25 June 1950 when the forces of North Korea invaded South Korea. 17,000 Australians fought under the command of the United Nations until the armistice in 1953. This memorial commemorates and honours those who died and served.

Located at -35.286, 149.144 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Australian military memorials, Korean War memorials and cemeteries, Military memorials in Canberra

Australian Merchant Navy Memorial

The Australian Merchant Navy Memorial is located in Kings Park, on the northern shore of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra, the national capital city of Australia. Inscription: "In honour of those of the Australian Merchant Navy who gave their lives for their country and have no known grave but the sea. They will be remembered for ever more. 1914-1918 1939-1945. " The memorial was unveiled on 7 October 1990 by His Excellency The Honourable Bill Hayden AC, Governor-General of Australia.

Located at -35.297, 149.144 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Military memorials in Canberra, Merchant navy

Kings Park, Canberra

Kings Park is a park in Canberra, Australia on the shore of Lake Burley Griffin. Kings Park is near Kings Avenue bridge on the North side of Lake Burley Griffin's Central Basin. It is bounded to the north by Parkes Way. The best known feature is the Carillon which is located on Aspen Island, just off the shore of Kings Park. Kings Park is located adjacent to Commonwealth Park which lies to its west.

Located at -35.2978, 149.145 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Parks in Canberra

Jacka, Australian Capital Territory

Jacka is a designated suburb of Gungahlin, Canberra, the National Capital of Australia. The suburb was gazetted in April 1991 though an official announcement is yet to be made about the first land release. The suburb is named after Albert Jacka, the first Australian to be decorated with the Victoria Cross during the First World War, receiving the medal for his actions during the Gallipoli Campaign.

Located at -35.288, 149.151 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Russell, Australian Capital Territory

Russell is a suburb of Canberra, Australia in the North Canberra district. Russell is one of the smallest suburbs in Canberra, comprising a number of government offices but no private residences. It is probably best known for the headquarters of the Australian Defence Force, which is housed in the Russell Offices complex. It is bounded by Morshead Drive, Parkes Way and Constitution Avenue.

Located at -35.2969, 149.15 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Suburbs of Canberra

St John the Baptist Church, Reid

St John the Baptist Church is the oldest church in Canberra, Australia, and also the oldest building within Canberra's city precinct. It is sited at the corner of ANZAC Parade and Constitution Avenue in the suburb of Reid.

Located at -35.2878, 149.141 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Churches in Canberra, Religious buildings completed in 1845, 19th-century Anglican church buildings

Mount Pleasant (Australian Capital Territory)

Mount Pleasant in Canberra overlooks the Australian Defence Force Academy and Royal Military College at Duntroon, Australia. On the top of the hill is a memorial to all ranks of the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery. Mount Pleasant is a gun saluting station from which Australia's Federation Guard provides 21-gun salutes on ceremonial occasions.

Located at -35.299, 149.158 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Mountains of the Australian Capital Territory, Military memorials in Canberra

Russell Offices

The Russell Offices is a complex of office buildings located in the Canberra suburb of Russell. Together with Campbell Park, these two complexes are home to the Australian Department of Defence and contain the administrative headquarters of the Australian Defence Force. The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation also occupies premises at Russell pending the completion of its new headquarters building.

Located at -35.2975, 149.152 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Australian Defence Force bases, Buildings and structures in Canberra, Buildings of the Australian government

National Police Memorial Australia

Australia's National Police Memorial is in the national capital, Canberra, in King's Park on the northern shore of Lake Burley Griffin adjacent to the National Carillon on Aspen Island. It commemorates Australian police who have died on duty.

Located at -35.299, 149.144 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Monuments and memorials in Australia, Visitor attractions in Canberra, Buildings and structures in Canberra, Law enforcement museums and memorials

Australian Defence Force Academy

The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) is a tri-service military Academy that provides military and tertiary academic education for junior officers of the Australian Defence Force in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Tertiary education is provided by the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra campus, which is the awarding body for ADFA qualifications.

Located at -35.2939, 149.164 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1986, Buildings of the Australian government, Faculties of the University of New South Wales, Military academies, Military education and training in Australia, Military installations of Australia, Military units and formations of Australia, Universities in the Australian Capital Territory, University of New South Wales, 1986 establishments in Australia

Aspen Island

Aspen Island, within Lake Burley Griffin, is a man-made island located in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Aspen Island is located on the south-eastern side of the Central Basin of Lake Burley Griffin, adjacent to Kings Park, Parkes. The island lies within the Canberra ceremonial precinct, called the Parliamentary Triangle.

Located at -35.2989, 149.142 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Canberra, Islands of the Australian Capital Territory, Lake islands of Australia, Artificial islands, Visitor attractions in Canberra

Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture

The Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture is a national Christian ecumenical centre that encourages dialogue and cooperation amongst Christian churches and between Christianity and other faiths, as well as exploring issues relating to reconciliation in Australia and the interface between Christian faith and Australian culture. The Centre is affiliated with Charles Sturt University, United Theological College, Sydney and the adjacent Saint Mark's National Theological Centre.

Located at -35.305, 149.138 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Churches in Canberra, Visitor attractions in Canberra

Blundells Cottage

Blundells Cottage is a six-roomed stone cottage located on the northern shore of Lake Burley Griffin, in Canberra, Australia. When it was built this was the Molonglo River floodplain.

Located at -35.293, 149.142 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in the Australian Capital Territory, Museums in Canberra, History of the Australian Capital Territory, Historic house museums in Australia