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Image credit: Department of Defence
23 February 2026

5 things to know before your first ANZAC Day

New to ANZAC Day? Here are five key things to know about Australia’s and New Zealand’s major day of commemoration.
ANZAC Spirit
Tips and ideas
ANZAC Day Cooktown march
23 February 2026

The many ways to commemorate ANZAC Day

How will you commemorate ANZAC Day this year? From the active to the creative, here’s a few ideas on what to do.
ANZAC Spirit
Tips and ideas
Lest We Forget wreath on ANZAC Day
24 April 2025

ANZAC Day in the sky: Flyovers set for Queensland

Find out where to watch a flyover in Queensland on ANZAC Day.
Veteran stories
ANZAC Spirit
History and commemoration
oma-and-rsl-unite billboard
15 April 2025

OMA And RSL unite to bring the ANZAC Spirit to life ahead of ANZAC Day

The Outdoor Media Association (OMA) and the RSL have partnered together for the sixth consecutive year to encourage Australians to commemorate ANZAC Day wherever they may be.
News
History and commemoration
ANZAC Spirit
An ANZAC Day Dawn Service overlooking Jervis Bay in New South Wales
11 April 2025

Why we get up early on ANZAC Day

Find out why veterans Gillian Bryant and Rob Lee will be setting their alarms to attend their local Dawn Service on Friday 25 April.
Veteran stories
ANZAC Spirit
History and commemoration
Queensland Premier Rugby
08 April 2025

United through sport

ANZAC Day is a time to come together in recognition of those who have served our nation. Many RSL Sub Branches also get involved with local community sporting events.
Veteran stories
ANZAC Spirit
Military Brotherhood Military Motorcycle Clubs ANZAC Day Gordonvale
01 April 2025

Community built on mateship, advocacy and motorcycles

Across the state, RSL Sub Branches team up with local Military Brotherhood Military Motorcycle Clubs to support veterans’ wellbeing.
Community stories
History and commemoration
ANZAC Spirit
The community of Enoggera participating in ‘Light Up the Dawn’ on ANZAC Day in 2020. Photo by RSL Queensland
01 April 2025

110 years of ANZAC history in 10 photos

From the first commemoration in 1916 to today’s Dawn Services and marches, these powerful images capture the spirit of ANZAC Day through the decades.
History and commemoration
ANZAC Spirit
Australians and New Zealanders attending the ANZAC Day ‘pilgrimage’ to Anzac Cove on the Gallipoli peninsular in Turkey in 2012. AAP Image/David Barbeler
01 April 2025

Looking back at 110 years of the ANZAC legend

This ANZAC Day marks a significant anniversary – 110 years since the Gallipoli landings of 1915.
History and commemoration
ANZAC Spirit
ANZAC Day service RSL Queensland
26 March 2025

How to commemorate ANZAC Day on the road

Travelling or away from home this ANZAC Day? Here are some portable ways to commemorate.
Tips and ideas
ANZAC Spirit
History and commemoration
Flag waves at the Brisbane ANZAC Day march
25 March 2025

A first-timer’s guide to ANZAC Day

A simple guide to what ANZAC Day means, how you can take part, and tips on attending an ANZAC Day event.
Tips and ideas
ANZAC Spirit
History and commemoration
Australian troops march through London on ANZAC Day 1916. | Image - Museums Victoria Collection
21 March 2025

5 facts you might not know about ANZAC Day and its history

Discover five surprising facts about ANZAC Day, from the first shocking reports of Gallipoli to the soldiers who captured history with their own cameras.
History and commemoration
ANZAC Spirit

 

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