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Sky News AU
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Anzac Day 2025: Australia pauses to pay respects to soldiers past and present with dawn services and parades across the nation and overseas
Australians around the country will gather together on Friday and pause to pay their respects and commemorate all those who have served and sacrificed their lives in conflicts both past and present. Dawn services, traditional Anzac Day events and commemorative marches will be held around the country to give thanks to our servicemen and women, and to honour their memories and legacies. will stream live coverage of key events occurring across the nation and overseas, including the dawn service at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra and the ceremony in Gallipoli. Read on for a selection of the major events happening across the nation's capitals and beyond. Canberra Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and other senior politicians, and members of the Australian Defence Force, will attend the dawn service at the Australian War Memorial in the nation's capital. In the lead up to the ceremony, from 4.30am to 5.30am AEST, members of the ADF will read aloud excerpts from the letters and diaries of those who experienced the horrors of war firsthand. The service's Commemorative Address will be delivered by Deputy Chief of Navy, Rear Admiral Matt Buckley AM CSC RAN, while Mr Albanese will also speak briefly to those gathered. Following the ceremony, Canberra's Anzac Day March will begin at 9.30am. Sydney Veterans will take part in the annual dawn service held at the cenotaph in Martin Place, Sydney's CBD, at 4.20am AEST, with viewing available for all members of the public until capacity is reached. Members of the public can also attend the annual Anzac Day march from Martin Place to Liverpool Street at 9am. Hundreds of of current and former servicemen and women are expected to take part, with large crowds expected to line the street in support. Also occurring is the popular dawn service at Coogee, which begins at 5.30am in Goldstein Reserve. At least 12,000 people are expected to attend the ceremony. Finally, there will also be a Commemoration Service at the Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park, beginning at 12.30pm. Brisbane Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is expected to attend Brisbane's dawn service when it begins at 4.28am AEST. The ceremony will be held at the city's Shrine of Remembrance on Ann Street. Following the service, at 9.45am, Brisbane will host its own Anzac Day Parade, which travels down Adelaide Street from George Street to Creek Street. Melbourne The traditional Anzac Day dawn service will commence at 5.30am AEST at the Shrine of Remembrance, with the ceremony to last an hour. Members of the public will be allowed to enter the Sanctuary of the Shrine of Remembrance following the service - at 7am - if they wish to lay a poppy in remembrance of those lost. Melbourne's parade will begin at 8.30am, proceeding from Swanston Street down St Kilda Road to the Shrine of Remembrance. Adelaide Adelaide's dawn service will be held at the South Australian National War Memorial at 6am ACST. It will be followed by an Anzac Day March at 9.30am, which will head along North Terrace, King William Road, and Sir Edwin Smith Avenue to the Cross of Sacrifice. The city's Anzac Day Main Service will occur at the Cross of Sacrifice at 11.30am. Darwin A dawn service will be held at the Darwin Cenotaph, Bicentennial Park, from 5.30am ACST. A second commemorative service will be held at the same location from 9am. Hobart Hobart's dawn service begins at 6am AEST by the Queens Domain Cenotaph. The city will then host a parade down Macquarie Street and Elizabeth Street at 11am, before a second ceremony begins at the Queens Domain Cenotaph from 11.45am. Perth Perth's Anzac Day dawn service will take place in King's Park at 5.45am AWST. The city will also host the Len Hall Tribute Anzac Day AFL Match, with the bounce happening at 6.10pm. Gallipoli Members of the ADF will join Turkish officials and international dignitaries at the dawn service on the Gallipoli Peninsula. The ceremony will begin at 12.30pm AEST. Over 75,000 Australians and New Zealanders served at Gallipoli between April 25 and December 20, 1915. Over 10,000 lost their lives. In addition to the dawn service, a Lone Pine Australian Memorial Service will take place at 5pm. Villers-Bretonneux Australian officials and ADF members will join their French counterparts and those from other European nations for the dawn service at Villers-Bretonneux. The service will begin at 1.30pm AEST. Australian troops helped defend Villers-Bretonneux from a German onslaught as a part of the Spring Offensive in early April 1918, but were forced out at dawn on April 24. However, the British counterattack, led by the Australian 13th and 15th Brigades, managed to successfully envelop and clear the town of German forces on April 25, coinciding with the third anniversary of the Anzac landings at Gallipoli.
Scoop
24-04-2025
- General
- Scoop
Rotorua Anzac Day Begins With Dawn Service, Civic Memorial
A pioneering pilot is set to share a message of aroha at this year's Rotorua Anzac Day service. Ahead of the day, she shared how she has seen mixed reactions to her military uniform and how she hopes service people will continue to be supported and appreciated in Aotearoa. Te Arawa Māori Returned Services League Inc will lead the city's dawn service in Ōhinemutu from 5.45am tomorrow, while Rotorua Lakes Council and Rotorua RSA will host an Anzac Day Parade and Civic Memorial Service beginning at 8.50am. Reverend Tom Poata is the officiating minister for the memorial service, and Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell will introduce this year's speakers. Anzac Day, named for the Australia New Zealand Army Corps, is a national day of remembrance that commemorates those who served. The date marks the disastrous beginning of the nearly year-long Gallipoli campaign that ended with more than 130,000 dead, including 2779 New Zealanders. Speakers at the Civic Memorial Service in Rotorua tomorrow include former Royal New Zealand Air Force pilot Angela Swann-Cronin and two youth speaker representatives, Patience Lister (Rotorua Girls High School) and Harrison Roberts-Brake (John Paul College). Rotorua-raised Swann-Cronin (Ngāti Porou, Rongowhakaata) was the first Māori woman to become an air force pilot. She retired in 2009 after a 13-year career and now flies 787s for Air New Zealand. "Anzac Day is always a solemn reminder of unnecessary suffering and loss in war and the combined contribution of New Zealand and Australia to the Gallipoli campaign," she told Local Democracy Reporting. "We ensure that those who made the ultimate sacrifice are not forgotten and those who returned are cherished." The ex-service person said she always felt pride standing alongside colleagues on Anzac Day and "keeping alive the memory" of her tipuna Hēnare Kōhere, who died at the Somme in 1916. "Whilst wearing the military uniform, I have experienced different public reactions to its symbology from gratitude to disappointment. "Despite this, I hope recognition of service people will continue to be supported and appreciated here in Aotearoa." Aroha was her message as opposed to war. "I aim to bring this into my brief Anzac Day kōrero. "It is also a recognition of Matatini winners Ngāti Whakaue and their tribute to the late Tā Bom Gilles." Mayor Tapsell said the day remained an important reminder of the losses created by war, and a moment to honour the sacrifice of young local soldiers who "fought for our safety and security". "With recent conflicts across the world, it's a chilling reminder of how we cannot stay complacent in the pursuit of peace. "Anzac Day is a time to come together as a community and celebrate the strength of unity." About 1000 people were expected to attend. Last year's service included a strong message from then-Rotorua Boys' High School head boy Jared Lasike, who spoke of his great-grandfather's contributions at war and how comradeship brought the country together like never before. His speech also called out New Zealanders for their divisive nature and suggested Kiwis could learn more from their ancestors. Commemoration organisers said in a statement, "G Botting will play the Last Post on his bugle before the Ode to the Fallen is read by WO11 Captain Rangi Rata (Te Arawa Returned Services League) and Dr Reynold Macpherson (Vice President Rotorua Returned Services Association)". Laying of the wreaths will take place during the service, and pipers from the City of Rotorua Highland Pipe Band will play as well as the Rotorua Municipal Brass Band. Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue will also honour Sir Robert (Bom) Gillies who was the last surviving member of the 28th Māori Battalion. The service will be live-streamed and available on the council's YouTube page. Anzac Dawn Service 5.45am: Gather at Ōhinemutu 5.50pm: Parade march to Muruika Soldiers' Cemetery (by St Faith's Church) 6.00am: Dawn Service begins with a mihi (welcome) from Te Arawa Māori Returned Services League Prayers: Reverend Tom Poata Anzac dedication followed by hymn and guest speaker. The Dawn Service is expected to conclude about 6.30am. Anzac Civic Memorial Service 8.50am: Meet at Te Arawa War Memorial (next to Rotorua Museum in government Gardens) 9.00am: Anzac Parade leaves Te Arawa War Memorial and heads along Queen's Drive 9.25am: Parade arrives at the Sir Howard Morrison Centre 9.30am: Anzac Civic Memorial Service begins Anzac Day road closures (8.30am - 10am): Queens Dr from Prince's Gate Arch to Te Arawa War Memorial (roundabout next to the Rotorua Museum). Arawa St from Prince's Gate Arch to the intersection of Fenton St, (not including the roundabout). People are encouraged to avoid the Prince's Gate entrance to government Gardens due to the road closure.
RNZ News
23-04-2025
- General
- RNZ News
Rotorua Anzac Day begins with dawn service, civic memorial
The Rotorua Anzac Day parade will begin at Te Arawa War Memorial next to the museum. Photo: LDR / Laura Smith A pioneering pilot is set to share a message of aroha at this year's Rotorua Anzac Day service. Ahead of the day, she shared how she has seen mixed reactions to her military uniform and how she hopes service people will continue to be supported and appreciated in Aotearoa. Te Arawa Māori Returned Services League Inc will lead the city's dawn service in Ōhinemutu from 5.45am tomorrow, while Rotorua Lakes Council and Rotorua RSA will host an Anzac Day Parade and Civic Memorial Service beginning at 8.50am. Reverend Tom Poata is the officiating minister for the memorial service, and Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell will introduce this year's speakers. Anzac Day, named for the Australia New Zealand Army Corps, is a national day of remembrance that commemorates those who served. The date marks the disastrous beginning of the nearly year-long Gallipoli campaign that ended with more than 130,000 dead, including 2779 New Zealanders. Speakers at the Civic Memorial Service in Rotorua tomorrow include former Royal New Zealand Air Force pilot Angela Swann-Cronin and two youth speaker representatives, Patience Lister (Rotorua Girls High School) and Harrison Roberts-Brake (John Paul College). Rotorua-raised Swann-Cronin (Ngāti Porou, Rongowhakaata) was the first Māori woman to become an air force pilot. She retired in 2009 after a 13-year career and now flies 787s for Air New Zealand. "Anzac Day is always a solemn reminder of unnecessary suffering and loss in war and the combined contribution of New Zealand and Australia to the Gallipoli campaign," she told Local Democracy Reporting. "We ensure that those who made the ultimate sacrifice are not forgotten and those who returned are cherished." The ex-service person said she always felt pride standing alongside colleagues on Anzac Day and "keeping alive the memory" of her tipuna Hēnare Kōhere, who died at the Somme in 1916. "Whilst wearing the military uniform, I have experienced different public reactions to its symbology from gratitude to disappointment. "Despite this, I hope recognition of service people will continue to be supported and appreciated here in Aotearoa." Aroha was her message as opposed to war. "I aim to bring this into my brief Anzac Day kōrero. "It is also a recognition of Matatini winners Ngāti Whakaue and their tribute to the late Tā Bom Gilles." Mayor Tapsell said the day remained an important reminder of the losses created by war, and a moment to honour the sacrifice of young local soldiers who "fought for our safety and security". "With recent conflicts across the world, it's a chilling reminder of how we cannot stay complacent in the pursuit of peace. "Anzac Day is a time to come together as a community and celebrate the strength of unity." About 1000 people were expected to attend. Last year's service included a strong message from then-Rotorua Boys' High School head boy Jared Lasike, who spoke of his great-grandfather's contributions at war and how comradeship brought the country together like never before. Rotrorua Boys High School head boy Jared Lasike speaking at the ANZAC civic ceremony. Photo: LDR / Andrew warner His speech also called out New Zealanders for their divisive nature and suggested Kiwis could learn more from their ancestors. Commemoration organisers said in a statement, "G Botting will play the Last Post on his bugle before the Ode to the Fallen is read by WO11 Captain Rangi Rata (Te Arawa Returned Services League) and Dr Reynold Macpherson (Vice President Rotorua Returned Services Association)". Laying of the wreaths will take place during the service, and pipers from the City of Rotorua Highland Pipe Band will play as well as the Rotorua Municipal Brass Band. Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue will also honour Sir Robert (Bom) Gillies who was the last surviving member of the 28th Māori Battalion. Sir Robert 'Bom' Gillies served in B Company of the 28th Maori Battalion. Photo: LDR / Laura Smith The service will be live-streamed and available on the council's YouTube page. People are encouraged to avoid the Prince's Gate entrance to government Gardens due to the road closure. - LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
News.com.au
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Pipe bands rejoin Brisbane's Anzac Day line-up in huge backflip after proposed cuts sparked outrage
Following backlash over the decision to cut several pipe bands from this year's Anzac Day parade, organisers have reversed course, announcing two previously unprogrammed pipe bands will return to the event. The move followed weeks of criticism from veterans, musicians and the public, after three pipe bands were informed in February they would no longer be part of the event, despite years of tradition. Queensland Pipe Band chairman Nick Tomkins previously told 9News the groups had initially been included in the parade line-up, before being suddenly cut. 'They're really just feeling disrespected,' he said of band members at the time. Kerry Gallagher AM, Chair of the Anzac Day parade Brisbane, explained that a recent meeting provided an opportunity to 'reset' and reaffirm their 'shared purpose,' to honour the ANZACs and pay respect to those who serve and their families. 'I was deeply concerned that this matter had become a distraction from what should be a time of unity and remembrance,' Mr Gallagher said. As a result of the meeting, two of the three previously unprogrammed pipe bands, the Queensland Irish Association Pipe Band and Brisbane Pipe Band, have confirmed their return to the 2024 Anzac Day Parade. These bands will join the five pipe bands already scheduled to march. The third band, the Emmanuel College Highlanders, expressed interest in participating in the 2026 event due to scheduling conflicts this year. 'We're pleased to welcome these bands back into the Parade and to begin a meaningful dialogue about how we can work together in the years ahead,' Mr Gallagher said. 'Their contribution to the spirit and tradition of Anzac Day is deeply valued and we're grateful for the collegiality and goodwill shown by all involved.' Terry Sawers, Vice President of the Brisbane Pipe Band, welcomed the resolution, stating the event holds 'special meaning for us'. 'We appreciate the opportunity to move forward and we're committed to helping make the Parade the best it can be,' Mr Sawers said. The Parade Committee has also committed to working more closely with the pipe band community in future planning, with an early planning meeting for the 2026 Parade already scheduled to ensure more inclusive co-ordination. This year's Anzac Day Parade in Brisbane will commence at 9.45am on Adelaide St, following a declaration from the Governor of Queensland at King George Square. The event is expected to conclude by 12.30pm and will include a broad mix of veterans, current serving ADF personnel, and now, the returning pipe bands. The Brisbane Pipe Band, is also scheduled to perform at suburban ceremonies in Banyo and Sandgate.
Perth Now
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Major backflip after Anzac march change
Following backlash over the decision to cut several pipe bands from this year's Anzac Day parade, organisers have reversed course, announcing two previously unprogrammed pipe bands will return to the event. The move followed weeks of criticism from veterans, musicians and the public, after three pipe bands were informed in February they would no longer be part of the event, despite years of tradition. Queensland Pipe Band chairman Nick Tomkins previously told 9News the groups had initially been included in the parade line-up, before being suddenly cut. Queensland Pipe Band chairman Nick Tomkins said the groups had initially been included in the parade line-up, before being suddenly cut. Credit: News Regional Media 'They're really just feeling disrespected,' he said of band members at the time. Kerry Gallagher AM, Chair of the Anzac Day parade Brisbane, explained that a recent meeting provided an opportunity to 'reset' and reaffirm their 'shared purpose,' to honour the ANZACs and pay respect to those who serve and their families. 'I was deeply concerned that this matter had become a distraction from what should be a time of unity and remembrance,' Mr Gallagher said. As a result of the meeting, two of the three previously unprogrammed pipe bands, the Queensland Irish Association Pipe Band and Brisbane Pipe Band, have confirmed their return to the 2024 Anzac Day Parade. After a decision to cut several pipe bands from the 2025 Anzac Day parade sparked outrage, organisers have reversed course, promising a return for two bands this year. NCA NewsWire / Dan Peled Credit: News Corp Australia These bands will join the five pipe bands already scheduled to march. The third band, the Emmanuel College Highlanders, expressed interest in participating in the 2026 event due to scheduling conflicts this year. 'We're pleased to welcome these bands back into the Parade and to begin a meaningful dialogue about how we can work together in the years ahead,' Mr Gallagher said. 'Their contribution to the spirit and tradition of Anzac Day is deeply valued and we're grateful for the collegiality and goodwill shown by all involved.' Bagpipers march during an Anzac Day parade through central Brisbane. NCA NewsWire / Dan Peled Credit: News Corp Australia Terry Sawers, Vice President of the Brisbane Pipe Band, welcomed the resolution, stating the event holds 'special meaning for us'. 'We appreciate the opportunity to move forward and we're committed to helping make the Parade the best it can be,' Mr Sawers said. The Parade Committee has also committed to working more closely with the pipe band community in future planning, with an early planning meeting for the 2026 Parade already scheduled to ensure more inclusive co-ordination. This year's Anzac Day Parade in Brisbane will commence at 9.45am on Adelaide St, following a declaration from the Governor of Queensland at King George Square. The event is expected to conclude by 12.30pm and will include a broad mix of veterans, current serving ADF personnel, and now, the returning pipe bands. The Brisbane Pipe Band, is also scheduled to perform at suburban ceremonies in Banyo and Sandgate.
