ANZAC Day news and stories

A father and daughter share music, service and remembrance at Rosewood RSL Sub Branch, showing how the ANZAC spirit lives on across generations.

In outback Queensland, ANZAC Day is about more than commemoration. At Gemfields RSL Sub Branch, it’s a living tradition where communities come together to honour sacrifice, support veterans, and keep the ANZAC spirit alive.

In the pre-dawn light of ANZAC Day, months of planning comes together for the members of Bray Park-Strathpine Sub Branch. President Dan Grono and Secretary Vanessa Grey share exactly what happens behind the scenes.

The Outdoor Media Association (OMA) and the RSL have again joined forces to encourage Australians to commemorate ANZAC Day on Saturday 25 April.

When a bullet pierced the wall of Lloyd Statham’s tent on 15 August 1945, the last thing he expected was news of a ceasefire.

During World War I, Australians carried their love of sports wherever the conflict took them.

From commemorations to collaborations, Hughenden RSL Sub Branch engages with locals to continue sharing the importance of honouring service.

Every year as the sun rises in Gracemere, two nations come together to commemorate ANZAC Day.

Thanks to veteran Arnold ‘Dickie’ Bird, every late veteran of Beachmere has a permanent memorial in their name. His tireless work has inspired a poem – and helped a community to commemorate.

New to ANZAC Day? Here are five key things to know about Australia’s and New Zealand’s major day of commemoration.

How will you commemorate ANZAC Day this year? From the active to the creative, here’s a few ideas on what to do.

Find out where to watch a flyover in Queensland on ANZAC Day.