In wartime, music plays many roles. Here are some of the most famous Australian war songs: triumphal anthems, rollicking pick-me-ups and the laments of scarred survivors.

On 15 August 1945, the Japanese Empire surrendered to the Allies, ending hostilities in the Pacific – World War II was over.

This was the first radio broadcast of a Parliamentary session, with Ben Chifley – acting on behalf of Prime Minister John Curtin – announcing the end of hostilities in Europ

This rare home movie footage from 1939 features the Australian rugby union team en route to the UK – and a tour that would never take place due to the outbreak of war.

Andrew Garfield as American Army Medic Desmond T Doss in a scene from Hacksaw Ridge.

This ABC recording features the Victory in Europe (VE Day) Federal Parliamentary announcement of the end of Second World War hostilities in Europe.

Ten sound recordings with cultural, historical and aesthetic significance have been added to Sounds of Australia for 2021. 

This episode of The Sullivans (1976–83) features 8-year-old Kylie Minogue in her first TV acting role.

Amateur filmmaker Neville Govett talks about his footage of Brisbane at the end of the Second World War in September 1945.

This ABC News Canberra report profiles Kurt Fearnley AO – one of Australia’s most recognised and successful athletes.