Nationwide Tributes on Anzac Day: Honoring a Century of Service and Resilience

April 26, 2024
Nationwide Tributes on Anzac Day: Honoring a Century of Service and Resilience
  • On Anzac Day 2024, Australians and New Zealanders commemorated 109 years since the Gallipoli landing, honoring all who served.

  • Major events took place across Australia and New Zealand, including a First Nations March in Sydney and services in Papua New Guinea, Samoa, and Gallipoli.

  • Canberra's National Dawn Service drew over 32,000 attendees, while Prime Minister Anthony Albanese paid tribute at the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea.

  • Anzac Day ceremonies emphasized the ongoing relevance of the day, the contributions of Indigenous soldiers, and the promotion of peace.

  • In Papua New Guinea, a wreath-laying at the Isurava memorial underscored the enduring bond between Australia and PNG and honored the resilience of Australian troops.

  • The 25th anniversary of the Australian-led deployment to East Timor was also recognized on this day.

  • Victoria's second-largest Anzac Day service was held at Geelong's Eastern Beach foreshore, with a significant turnout and expressions of community support for soldiers.

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