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West Australian
24-04-2025
- Politics
- West Australian
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese marks diggers' sacrifice at Canberra dawn service
The trill of kookaburras mixed with the haunting strains of the Last Post as the first fingers of dawn crept over the mountain behind the Australian War Memorial where thousands marked the sacrifices of those who have served the nation. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was solemn as he gazed over the 25,000 people gathered for the national Anzac Day service. They spilled off the new parade ground in front of the War Memorial and down Anzac Parade towards the shores of the lake and Parliament House. 'We who are gathered here think of those who went out to the battlefields of all wars, but did not return,' Mr Albanese said, giving the Anzac dedication. 'We feel them still near us in spirit. We wish to be worthy of their great sacrifice.' It was another pause in the election campaign that has been marked by many of them. Australia's domestic politics are playing out against a backdrop of global turbulence, with conflict continuing in Ukraine and the Middle East, China growing more belligerent in our region, and the United States sparking trade tensions. Defence and strategic experts have warned that Australia needs to be preparing itself with urgency for conflict close to home. Many are frustrated that politicians don't seem to be heeding the call. These overseas conflicts pierced the solemnity of the dawn service when a lone protester shouted 'Free Palestine' in the hush after the Last Post, minute silence and Reveille. The swift reply from another in the crowd: 'Kick a landmine.' Deputy Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Matt Buckley used his dawn service address to recall the generations of service many had given their country. Australia's history illustrated a culture of service that was 'the beating heart of our national identity', he said. He recounted the story of Sergeant William Kennedy Buck, who was among those who landed in Gallipoli in 1915, and whose sons and grandsons also served. 'As I look at my own sons, young men of 15, 17, and 19, I think about all of the families who sent their young sons and daughters off to war,' Rear Admiral Buckley said. 'If dark days should come again, I am confident that their generation and those who follow will do what is required.' Navy principal chaplain Jason Wright urged that the memories of those who had sacrificed for their nation inspire Australians 'to strive for a world defined by love for others, and a world where we walk together with compassion and understanding'.
7NEWS
24-04-2025
- General
- 7NEWS
Channel 7 sports presenter Mark Beretta pays respect to Anzacs with special tribute
Beloved Channel 7 sports presenter Mark Beretta has paid tribute to the Anzacs with a passionate and stirring message. As a member of the Army Reserves, Beretta has a special connection to the day. And the Sunrise star says Anzac Day stirs up something inside of him that brings him to tears. 'Every year at the Anzac Parade I shed tears,' Beretta told News Corp. 'I look at those faces, their medals, the banners they march under, and what they represent. I try to look into their eyes and imagine their stories, the things they've seen, the impact of their experiences, and the mates they remember, and raise a glass to on this day. 'Anzac Day means so many things – service, duty, courage, initiative, bravery, teamwork and not letting your mates down. It's so Australian. I feel it deep down and I want to thank them. 'Only those who serve and have served know the responsibility they take on, and the commitment they make to their fellow Australians to stand by them and stand up for them. 'It's a completely unselfish agreement to be prepared to fight for your country, your mates, and your neighbours. It's to protect what we have, and in the extreme case, to be at peace with the fact that it may cost your life. 'I've been honoured to get to know many amazing, but humble Australians who have committed to that pledge and followed through courageously. 'I have also been to too many veterans' funerals. Those who came back with wounds we couldn't see. I especially think of them on Anzac Day. 'I hope on Anzac Day all Australians feel respect for our veterans and serving members. I hope we can in a small way — on this one day of the year — express our gratitude. Lest we forget.'
Scoop
23-04-2025
- General
- Scoop
Hamiltonians To Gather On Anzac Day In Remembrance
Hamiltonians of all ages will once again gather to honour Fallen and Returned Servicemen and Women on Friday 25 April. The 2025 Anzac Day commemorations at the Memorial Park Cenotaph will begin at 6am for the dawn service, followed by a civic service at 10am. Returned and Services' Association Chaplain Lance Langley will be master of ceremonies for both services that mark the anniversary of the landing of the ANZACs (the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) on Turkey's Gallipoli Peninsula in 1915. Mayor Paula Southgate, who will speak at the civic service, shares the importance of the annual day of remembrance. 'It's a time for Hamiltonians to come together and honour the bravery and sacrifice of those before us. In doing so we remember those to whom we owe so much, and we keep the history alive for our future generations.' Large screens will be positioned at each end of Memorial Park so attendees can see and hear proceedings from multiple vantage points. The services will also be livestreamed on Council's website The dawn parade will depart from the corner of Victoria Street and Anzac Parade at 5.50am while the civic parade will assemble on the corner of Memorial Drive and Anzac Parade at 9.45am. Air Commodore Shaun Sexton New Zealand Defence Force will be the guest speaker at this year's civic service. As with past Anzac Day commemorations, more than 5000 poppies will be installed on the corner of Memorial Drive and Anzac Parade. The Hamilton RSA will place 350 white crosses in Memorial Park in memory of Hamiltonians lost in conflict. The tradition of remembrance has been passed down the generations for more than 100 years. Among the young people who will be participating in this year's services is Staff Sergeant Cadet Isabella Aglioti. 'Anzac Day is a day to remember those who have fought before us for our rights and freedom that we have today, as well as those currently serving in the Defence Forces,' shares Aglioti. 'I participate in the Anzac Day service because my father was in the Defence Force, and he has shown me what a pride it is to carry this uniform on my shoulders.' Anzac Day road closures A series of road closures around Memorial Park will be in place on Friday 25 April.
NZ Herald
22-04-2025
- Climate
- NZ Herald
Anzac Day 2025: Where services are being held in Waikato
There will be big screens in the park that will show the service, meaning people can follow the event from further back in Memorial Park. The service will go ahead regardless of weather conditions. Civic Service, 10am at the Cenotaph in Memorial Park, on Memorial Drive The civic parade will leave from the corner of Anzac Parade and Memorial Drive at 9.50am. The service finishes at around 11.15am. Following the civic service, the Hamilton Brass Band and the Waikato Rivertones Chorus perform at the Cenotaph. There will be big screens in the park that will show the service, meaning people can follow the event from further back in Memorial Park. The service will go ahead regardless of weather conditions. Cambridge Dawn Service, 6am, outside Cambridge Town Hall The service will start at 6am, after a muster at 5.45am on the eastern side of the Town Hall Piazza. There is no indoor wet weather option, and the parade will go ahead no matter the weather. Civic Commemorative Service, 9am outside on the Town Hall Piazza The Civic Service, including a parade, will be followed by the laying of wreaths at the Cenotaph. Families are invited to lay a wreath after the official ones have been placed. In the event of bad weather, the Town Hall may be used, but attendance will be limited due to space restrictions. If you would like to take part in the Civic Service parade, please meet on Alpha St, outside the Onyx Restaurant, by 8.30am. Group leaders and markers should report to the parade marshal at 8.20am, also outside the Onyx Restaurant. Extra mobility parking will be available for those who need it in Kirkwood St for both services. Please note that there will be limited seating for older veterans at the dawn service. Te Awamutu Dawn Parade, 6am at Sunken Cross War Memorial, Mutu St Returned service and members of uniformed groups will parade from the RSA Clubrooms, 381 Alexandra St at 5.45am. Light refreshment will be available at the RSA clubrooms after the service. The wet weather venue will be at the RSA Clubrooms. Te Awamutu Cemetery Flag-raising ceremony, 7.45am Veterans and members of the public are welcome to attend. Civic Commemorative Service, 11am at the War Memorial, Anzac Green Members of the public are invited to join the returned and service personnel. Returned service and members of uniformed groups will parade at the RSA Clubrooms, 381 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu, at 10.45 am. The RSA requests that medals be worn during the ceremony. Family members wearing medals on behalf of deceased service personnel should place them on the right side of the chest. Wreaths will be laid at the memorial. Organisations wishing to place official wreaths must report to the marshal on Teasdale St upon arrival at the Cenotaph. The RSA Clubrooms will be open to all members, invited guests and members of affiliated clubs starting at 1pm. The restaurant will be available and entertainment will be provided. Morrinsville Dawn Service, 6am at the Morrinsville RSA, 27 Studholme St Please assemble by 5.45am in the RSA carpark. There will be a three-round blank-volley fire by the WWII Historical Reenactment Society. Breakfast will be served in the club after the service and all are welcome. Morrinsville RSA will be open to the public all day with food, drinks and entertainment on offer. Civic Service, 10.30am at the Cenotaph in Howie Park If it's raining there will be no parade and the service will be held at Morrinsville Events Centre. Everyone involved in the parade is asked to meet at the Events Centre at 10am. Matamata Dawn Service, 6am at Matamata-Piako Civic and Memorial Centre, Tainui St Assembly for the parade is at 5.30am at Matamata RSA. There will be a breakfast afterwards at the Matamata RSA, $10 per head with all proceeds to veterans' welfare. There will also be a parade at the Matamata Cemetery, Peria Rd at 8.30am. Civic Service, 9.30am at Matamata-Piako Civic and Memorial Centre, Tainui St The parade will muster at the Farmers carpark at 9.20am. Te Aroha Dawn Service, 6am at the War Memorial on Kenrick St The dawn parade will muster on the footpath on Whitaker St outside the Duck and Cover at 5.45am. People are welcome to return to the RSA after the service where breakfast will be served and donations are welcome. Civic Service, 10.30am at the War Memorial on Kenrick St The parade will muster at 10.15am on the footpath on Whitaker St outside the Duck and Cover. If it is raining, the service will be held at the RSA. Ngāruawāhia Dawn service, 6am at the Field of Remembrance, Great South Rd Attendees are invited to either go straight to the Field of Remembrance or to go to the Fire Station for the march. Gather from 5.30am. After the service the community is invited back to the Ngāruawāhia RSA for a light breakfast. Civic service, 11am at Ngaaruawaahia War Memorial Hall, Galileo St Please be seated by 10.45am. Following the service, there will be a march to The Point Cenotaph where the public are invited to attend the laying of the wreaths. Guests can then march back to the Ngaaruawaahia RSA (Market St) for a light lunch. Huntly Dawn Service, 6am at the Cenotaph, Wight St People can gather from 5.30am at Huntly RSA, 42 William St. The march to the Cenotaph will start at 5.45am. The parade will return to the RSA at 7.15am and leave the RSA to muster for service at Kimihia Cemetery at 7.30am. Paeroa Dawn Service, 6am at the Cenotaph, Primrose Hill Civic Service, 9.15am at Paeroa War Memorial Hall Waihī Dawn Service, 6am at Waihī RSA Wreath-laying, 8am at Waihī Cemetery Advertisement Advertise with NZME. Service, 9am at Gilmour Reserve, Waihī Civic Service, 11am at Waihī Memorial Hall Thames Dawn Service, 6am at Thames War Memorial Civic Centre Please gather at 5.45am at Sealey St, outside BNZ for the Dawn Parade, which will march along Pollen St, turn left on to Mary St and proceed to the Civic Centre for the service. Afterwards, there will be a breakfast at Thames Bowling Club on Mackay St. Civic Service, 10am at Thames War Memorial Civic Centre Please gather at 9.45am at Sealey St, outside BNZ for the civic parade. Route as above. After the service, there will be refreshments at the Thames Bowling Club on Mackay St. Whangamatā Sunrise flag-raising and service, 6.30am at Whangamata Surf Club Breakfast afterwards at Blackies at Williamson Park. Civic Parade, 10.20am at council offices, Port Rd At 9.20am, Beach Hop vehicles will drive RSA members to the start of the parade. The parade will be led by the Bay of Plenty Pipes and Drums. Following the parade, there will be a wreath-laying at 11am at Whangamata War Memorial Hall, Port Rd. Afterwards, there will be a light lunch and entertainment at the RSA Clubrooms. Ngātea Raglan Service, 11am at the Cenotaph, Bow St Refreshments will be served at the RSA Club following the service. Tokoroa Dawn Service, 6am at Tokoroa Club, Chambers St Civic Service, 9am at the council building, Torphin Cres Putāruru Dawn Service, 6am at Overdale St heading towards the Garden of Memories Civic Service, 10am at The Plaza, Kensington St Tīrau Civic Service, 10am at Tīrau War Memorial Hall, Main Rd Taupō Dawn Service, 6am a the Cenotaph, Great Lake Centre All veterans, past and present service personnel, local youth groups and other community members wishing to take part in the parade, report to the parade marshal at 5.40am at the rear carpark of the Great Lake Centre. The parade steps off at 5.50am. Full service-dress equivalent (including medals) to be worn. Cemetery Service, 9am at Taupō Services Cemetery, Rickit St Civic Service, 10.30am at the Cenotaph, Great Lake Centre Those wishing to take part in the parade, report to the parade marshal at 10.15am at the rear carpark of the Great Lake Centre. The parade steps off at 10.25am. Full service-dress equivalent (including medals) to be worn. Waiouru Civic Service, 11am at the National Army Museum The service is supported by the NZ Army with soldiers on parade, a catafalque guard, an Army bugler and flag marshals. All are welcome to attend. Te Kūiti Dawn Service, 6am at Te Kūiti Pā, Awakino Rd Attendees are asked to assemble at the Awakino Rd entranceway at 5.45am and wait to be called onto the pā. Then, they will move to the Memorial Monument on the pā, where the ceremony will take place at 6am. A light breakfast will be provided to attendees following the service. Civic Memorial Service, 7am at Les Munro Centre, King St East The parade will assemble at The Lines Company, corner of King St East and Taupiri St at 7am and march to the Les Munro Centre at 7.15am. The service will be held at 7.30am, followed by wreath-laying at the Cenotaph. Attendees not participating in the parade are requested to be seated in the Les Munro Centre by 7.20am. Service organisations, Guiding and Cub members, and members of the public are invited to join the parade. Please assemble behind the RSA contingent. Other Communities Te Kauwhata Dawn service, 6am at Te Kauwhata Memorial, 10 Saleyard Rd Assembly for the parade is at 5.45am outside the Lions RSA Hall, 42 Mahi Rd. Veterans and seniors can join the parade from outside Motuls Garage. The service commences at 6am at the Te Kauwhata Memorial. Civil service, 11am at Te Kauwhata Memorial, 10 Saleyard Rd Assembly for the parade is at 10.30am outside the Lions RSA Hall, 42 Mahi Rd. Veterans and seniors can join the parade from outside Motuls Garage along the way. At the end of the service, the parade will march to the bottom of the Te Kauwhata War Memorial Domain, where attendees are invited to lay a poppy. This will be followed by a light lunch at the Te Kauwhata Lions RSA Hall. Pōkeno Service, 9am, 1 Market Rd The parade will assemble near the railway line at 1 Market Rd, march along Market Rd to the Cenotaph for the service, and on to morning tea in Pōkeno Hall. Port Waikato Service, 9am at Port Waikato Fire Brigade Tuakau Civic Service, 11am, at Tuakau Town Hall The parade will assemble at 10.45am, starting at the Tuakau Cosmopolitan Club, walking down Madill St, turning left on to George St, past Central Park to the Tuakau Town Hall. Maramarua Civic Service, 9am at Monument Rd Attendees are asked to assemble at the Cenotaph at 8.45am. If raining, it will be held at the Maramarua Hall. Mercer Dawn Service, 6am at Mercer Turret, 9 Roose Rd in front of the old Mercer Fire Station. Kaihere/Pātetonga Service, 9.30 am at Kaihere Hall Kerepēhi Dawn Service, 6am at Kerepēhi War Memorial Hall The muster for the parade will be at 5.30am. Returned service personnel are asked to wear their medals and decorations. Descendants of returned service personnel are asked to wear medals on the right upper portion of their apparel. Kaiaua Service, 7am at Ruaoneone, Urupa, F Lowry Rd, Whakatiwai Coromandel Town Civic Service, 10am, Memorial Reserve, 355 Kapanga Rd The service will be followed by morning tea at The Club, 190 Woollams Ave. Whitianga Dawn Service, 6am at Soldier's Memorial Park Please gather at Mercury Bay RSA at 5.45am for the Dawn Parade, which marches to Memorial Park, where the service will take place. The muster for the parade is 30min prior at the Mercury Bay Club carpark, Cook Drive. Pauanui Dawn Service, 6am on the beach Please assemble at 5.45am at the beach adjacent to Pauanui Surf Life Saving Club. If it is wet, the venue will be Pauanui Sport and Recreation Club. Paying breakfast is available afterwards at Pauanui Club, 31 Sheppard Ave. Tapu Dawn Service, 6am at the Cenotaph, Tapu Hall Please gather for the dawn parade at 5.45am at Tapu Fire Station. Breakfast provided afterwards. Tairua Dawn Service, 6am at Ex-Servicemen's Cemetery, Main Rd Please assemble at the Soldiers Wall at 5.45am. Matarangi Civic Service, 11am, outside Matarangi Fire Station Please gather for the parade muster at 10.30am at the corner of Cordyline Cres and Ake Ake Ave. March to the fire station at 10.45am. Cooks Beach Dawn Service, 6am at the fire station, 26 Banks St The service will be followed by a gold-coin breakfast. Hahei Civic Service, 10.30am at Kotare Reserve Memorial Garden, Pa Rd. Eureka Service, 10am at the Cenotaph, Eureka Hall, 1298 SH 26 Please arrive at 9.45am. The service will be followed by morning tea in the hall. Gordonton Dawn service, 6am at the Cenotaph, Gordonton Hall, 1024 Gordonton Rd (SH1B) Service will be followed by morning tea in the hall. Walton Community Civic Service, 11am at Walton Hall, Main Rd Advertisement Advertise with NZME. The service will be followed by a parade marching to the local cenotaph for the laying of wreaths. Kihikihi Service, 8.30am at Kihikihi War Memorial Pirongia Dawn Service, 6am at Pirongia Memorial Hall, Franklin St Organised groups who would like to march need to assemble at 5.45am at the Five Stags carpark. Light refreshments will be served in the hall after the service. Ōhaupō Service, 10am at Ōhaupō Memorial Hall, Great South Rd Kāwhia Service, 1pm at War Memorial, Pouewe St Advertisement Advertise with NZME. Returned services and members of the public who would like to parade, assemble at 12.45pm at the Kāwhia Town Hall Tokaanu Service, 6am at Tokaanu Marae, Puanga St Tūrangi Cemetery Service, 10.30am at Tūrangi Services Cemetery, Aonini Rd Civic Service, 11am at Tokaanu-Tūrangi and Districts RSA All veterans, past and present service personnel, local youth groups and other community members wishing to take part in the parade, report to the parade marshal in Tūrangi town centre, to march to the Tokaanu-Tūrangi and Districts RSA for an 11am service. Kuratau Sunset Service, 5pm at Omori Kuratau Community Hall, 220 Omori Rd Mangakino Cemetery Service, 10am at Mangakino Services Cemetery, Lake Rd Civic Service, 11am at Mangakino District Services and Citizens Club, Wairenga Rd Piopio Civic Memorial Service, 11am at Village Green Attendees are asked to assemble at corner of Tui and Huia Sts at 10.45am for a march to the Village Green, where the service will be held. Tea and coffee will be available to attendees following the service. Members of the public are also invited to bring wreaths to lay at the Cenotaph. In the case of bad weather, the service will be held in the Memorial Hall. Awakino Civic Memorial Service, 11am at Awakino Memorial Hall, Briscoe St Local service organisations and the public are invited to join the Returned Servicemen of Awakino and the surrounding district for the Anzac Day Memorial Service. A light luncheon will be available to attendees following the service. Tokanui Service, April 27 at 1.30pm at Tokanui Cemetery
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Yahoo
Man who tried to cook ibis put birds in suitcase
A bird torturer who tried to cook and eat an ibis has appeared in court, charged with a string of animal cruelty offences as well as stealing hundreds of dollars' worth of seafood. Tom Quach, 61, was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment in the Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday over 14 serious charges. The charges related to animal cruelty, attempting to harm a protected animal, assaulting a retail worker, shoplifting, possessing a prohibited drug, stalking, assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest. Police previously alleged Quach used a fishing line to catch two long-billed corellas on Anzac Parade in Malabar, in Sydney's east, in January. According to witnesses who spoke with police, Quach snared the native birds and then enclosed them in a suitcase that he took to his house. Police claim Quach forcefully shook the suitcase and injured the two birds, which are a protected species and not to be harmed. In sentencing, magistrate Brett Thomas said while special circumstances did apply due to Quach's poor mental health, the number and variety of the different charges were cause for concern. 'Mr Quach has been in the system for a long time, as is reflected in his record,' Mr Thomas said. 'There is a concern as these offences are a combination of matters of different criminality … clearly the threshold has been crossed.' The court was told how Quach had recently been caught stealing $900 worth of seafood at Maroubra Coles as well as king fruit from a store in Bankstown, an expensive fruit that is considered a delicacy. The 61-year-old previously pleaded guilty to slaughtering an ibis in 2023 that he had planned to cook. He was jailed over the offence after the court was told that he had hung the ibis in his shower to dry so he could cook it. At the time, he told police he liked to hunt the protected species when he was high on methamphetamine so he could cook and eat them. In court on Wednesday, Mr Thomas said believed that Quach still did 'not appreciate the full gravity of seriousness in relation to his animal cruelty charges'. Quach will be eligible for parole in January 2025. Don't go it alone. Please reach out for help. Lifeline: 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 or Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 or Headspace: 1800 650 890 or 13YARN: Speak to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis supporter on 13 92 76 or visit Are you anxious? Take the Beyond Blue quiz to see how you're tracking and whether you could benefit from support
