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Australia Prepares for 110th Anzac Day Anniversary with Expanded Ceremonies

Nationwide services and marches are set to honor the Gallipoli landings and all who served, with new events and civic measures enhancing inclusivity and solemnity.

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Anzac Day services will be held across the Peel region this week.
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The City of Joondalup is hosting it’s annual Anzac Day Dawn Service at the Central Park War Memorial.

Overview

  • Major dawn services are scheduled across capital cities on April 25, with times ranging from Sydney's 4:20 AM service at Martin Place to Darwin's 6:00 AM Cenotaph ceremony.
  • Commemorative marches will follow dawn services, including Sydney's at 9:00 AM, Melbourne's at 9:00 AM, and Brisbane's at 9:45 AM, drawing thousands of participants and spectators.
  • Western Australia will host over 100 events, including new additions like the Indigenous Anzac service at Supreme Court Gardens and the Mateship Lane social hub in Perth.
  • NSW has implemented a full-day retail trading ban for the first time, aiming to preserve the reflective nature of the day and encourage broader public participation.
  • Record crowds are anticipated at Joondalup's Central Park War Memorial dawn service, following the cancellation of the Ocean Reef ceremony due to marina construction.