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Australia Prepares for Anzac Day 2025 with Expanded Commemorations

Marking 110 years since Gallipoli, cities across the country finalize schedules for dawn services, marches, and new inclusive events.

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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

  • Anzac Day 2025 will begin with dawn services across Australian cities, including Sydney at 4:20 am, Canberra at 5:30 am, and Perth at 5:45 am.
  • Major cities like Perth are introducing new events, such as Indigenous Anzac services and community hubs, to broaden participation and inclusivity.
  • RSL branches in each state are coordinating accessibility measures, including Auslan interpreters, quiet zones, and wheelchair access at key services.
  • Commemorative marches will follow dawn services, with Melbourne's starting at 8:30 am and Brisbane's at 9:45 am, offering opportunities for public reflection.
  • The Australian Defence Force will contribute readings of wartime letters and diaries at Canberra’s Australian War Memorial, with a commemorative address by Rear Admiral Matt Buckley.