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Anzac Day 2025 Marks 110 Years of Gallipoli with Nationwide and Global Tributes

Millions gather for dawn services, political campaigning halts, and Indigenous contributions are highlighted despite isolated disruptions.

People attend the "Spirit of Place" ceremony and dawn memorial service at the Anzac Cove beach, the site of the April 25, 1915, World War I landing of the ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) on the Gallipoli peninsula, near Canakkale, Turkey, early Friday, April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel)
Waverly College cadets attend the ANZAC Day dawn service at Coogee Beach in Sydney, Australia, April 25, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams
People watch as New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon delivers a speech during the "Spirit of Place" ceremony and dawn service at Anzac Cove beach, the site of the April 25, 1915, World War I landing of the ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps), on the Gallipoli Peninsula near Canakkale, Turkey, early Friday, April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel)
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Overview

  • Millions across Australia, New Zealand, and key international locations paused for solemn Anzac Day dawn services, parades, and commemorations marking the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings.
  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton suspended their election campaigns to attend ceremonies, emphasizing the day's significance for national unity.
  • Indigenous Australians' military contributions were formally recognized during Welcome to Country ceremonies, though some events faced disruptions from hecklers, including a neo-Nazi in Melbourne.
  • King Charles III and other royals paid tribute to Anzac forces through messages and attendance at ceremonies in Gallipoli, London, and other locations, underscoring the event's international importance.
  • New commemorative initiatives in Perth, such as 'Mateship Lane' and a cathedral service, highlighted the evolving ways communities are engaging with Anzac Day traditions.