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The catafalque party's Patrick Colley at Mt Clarence.

Anzac DayThousands attend Anzac Day dawn service at Mt Clarence

In the darkness before dawn, thousands made their way up Mt Clarence gathering in silence as Albany once again marked one of the nations most significant Anzac Day commemorations. 

Amy Towers

The Narrogin RSL sub-branch organised the town’s Anzac Day service this year.

ANZAC DAYNarrogin RSL’s momentous Anzac service attracts large crowd

For the first time in seven years, the re-formed Narrogin RSL sub-branch led the Anzac Day service on Saturday, with the largest turnout in decades and representing all areas of service.

Hannah Whitehead

The 518 Army Cadet Unit served as the catafalque party in Katanning.

Anzac Day Katanning community gathers at dawn to remember the Anzacs

Hundreds of people gathered at Katanning’s war memorial in the early hours of Anzac Day, with a strong community turnout honouring those who have served in the armed forces. 

Amy Towers

Thousands gathered in Albany's CBD for the troop march and commemorative service.

Anzac Day 2026‘Albany holds the echoes of their footsteps and their hopes’

A magical commemoration at dawn was followed by Saturday’s Anzac Day service at Anzac Peace Park with crowds lining York Street for the traditional march on a beautiful Albany morning.

Claire Middleton

Indigenous army veteran Di Ryder, who conducted the Welcome to Country on Anzac Day at Kings Park.

state politicsCommentsPremiumArmy veteran booed during Welcome to Country breaks silence

The Army veteran and Whadjuk Noongar elder who was booed during a Welcome to Country at Perth’s Anzac Day service says she was ‘mortified’ but won’t back down, as Roger Cook defended the tradition.

Jessica Page

Elaine Platell and Zack Platellat Waroona’s Anzac Day dawn service.

Anzac DayPremiumWaroona community honour Anzac's at dawn service

As the dark gave way to dawn, and the cold morning air evaporated away, hundreds from the Waroona community stood in silence to pay their respects on Anzac Day. 

Craig Duncan

Judy Talbot said Brunswick’s Anzac Day morning service this year had a record number of wreaths laid.

Anzac Day PremiumBrunswick community out in force for Anzac Day

The Brunswick community was out in force for the 34th year in a row, for the annual Anzac Day morning march. 

Craig Duncan

Arthur Ward at the Boulder RSL sub-branch’s 2026 Anzac Day dawn service on Saturday.

Anzac Day 2026Courage and sacrifice remembered at Boulder dawn service

As dawn replaced night, the courage and sacrifice of Australian and New Zealand service people was honoured as the Last Post echoed throughout Loopline Park.

Tegan Guthrie

Boulder RSL sub-branch president Jan Le Brun with the Lone Pine two-up kip and Kevin Bloody Wilson with his appreciation plaque at the 2026 Anzac Day Dawn Service on Saturday.

Anzac Day 2026Musical comedian Kevin Bloody Wilson all class on Anzac Day

Kalgoorlie-Boulder legend Kevin Bloody Wilson returned to his home town on Saturday, not only to pay his respects on Anzac Day but also to give the local RSLs a two-up kip made from original Lone Pine wood.

Tegan Guthrie

Canberra, Australia - March 18, 2017. Poppy wall lists the names of all the Australians who died in service of armies. The red poppy has become a symbol of war remembrance (ANZAC Day) the world over.

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ANZACCommentsPremium
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Every day of war is the foe

The pointless deaths of young people in conflict must be banished like smallpox.

Andrew Miller

The grave of WWI serviceman John Lahiff at Karrakatta Cemetary visited by his great great nephew Martin Byrne.

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ANZACCommentsPremium
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Passing the buck just a grave mistake

The Federal and Sate neglect of our war heroes continues.

Ben Harvey

Candice Heath playing Two-Up at the North Beach bowling club on ANZAC Day.

ANZACCommentsLocal punters flock to RSL and test their luck at two-up

Booms of laughter and cheers filled the North Beach RSL as hundreds gathered, drinks in hand, for a spirited game of two-up on Anzac Day.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

From Albany to Broome, small and large communities joined in quiet contemplation, appreciation and prayer for Australia’s sons and daughters who’ve died in wars .

Anzac DayCommentsThousands gather across WA to honour fallen Anzacs

From Albany to Broome, small and large communities joined in quiet contemplation, appreciation and prayer for Australia’s sons and daughters who’ve died in wars.

Madeline Hayes, Hannah Whitehead, Sienna Seychell, Amy Towers, Matt Zis, Tegan Guthrie

Servicemen and women, past and present, took part in the Anzac Day march in Sydney. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

unrest, conflicts and warCommentsTeary reflections as thousands honour the Anzac spirit

Streets lined with thousands have greeted the traditional Anzac Day march where a common theme of companionship echoed across generations.

Tom Wark

Tens of thousands of West Australians gathered to pay their respects at this year’s Anzac Day parade.

SEE THE PICSCommentsTens of thousands pay respect at Anzac Day parade in CBD

A sea of flags and a chorus of applause washed over St Georges Terrace this morning as tens of thousands of West Australians gathered to pay their respects at this year’s Anzac Day parade.

Caitlin Vinci

Busselton community members sing the national anthem.

ANZAC DAYThousands turn out for dawn service in Busselton

Busselton turned out in force on Anzac Day, with thousands gathering at the Rotary Park of Remembrance to honour those who have served.

Madelin Hayes

The Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Stirling recruits Patrick Toop, Liam Spencer, Finlay Brown, Xavier Kimber-Miyashita, Gus Coleman and Ethan Ketelhohn.

ANZAC 2026Navy joins community for Narrogin’s Anzac dawn service

Rising before the sun to salute past and present Anzacs, Narrogin Memorial Park was flooded with people on Saturday to see Royal Australian Navy personnel stand for their military comrades.

Hannah Whitehead

Thousands turned out for Albany's 2026 Anzac Day dawn service on Mt Clarence.

Anzac Day Thousands attend moving Anzac Day dawn service in Albany

A sea of silhouettes stood quietly against the first light of dawn as about 5000 people gathered in Albany for one of Australia’s most honoured Anzac Day commemorations. 

Amy Towers

Premier Roger Cook has condemned a small group of hecklers who booed Indigenous veteran Di Ryder while she was giving the acknowledgement of country address at the Kings Park Anzac Day dawn service.

Anzac furyComments‘Dividing our community’: Premier blasts Anzac Day hecklers

Premier Roger Cook has condemned a small group of hecklers who booed Indigenous veteran Di Ryder at the Kings Park Anzac Day dawn service.

Joe Spagnolo and Caitlin Vinci

Former SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith says he was always going to attend the Anzac Day service.

ANZACVideoCommentsBen Roberts-Smith delivers his Anzac Day message

Australia’s most decorated living soldier and accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith has delivered his Anzac Day message. WATCH

The Anzac Day dawn service at Kings Park in Perth.

ANZACCommentsMassive crowds pack out sombre Anzac Day services across WA

The solemn tone of the Kings Park dawn service was fractured on Saturday morning when a small number of people in the crowd booed Indigenous veteran Di Ryder.

Caitlin Vinci

Untold History

Untold History VideoPremiumSee the generational effort honouring WA’s fallen soldiers

There’s a workshop on the edge of Kings Park. It may be small, but the work done inside plays a massive part in keeping alive the memory of fallen Diggers through generations.

Malcolm Quekett

For many old Diggers there can be pain as well as pride when marching in an Anzac Day parade. Pictured: Ex-National Servicemen Harry Neesham, Tony Carter (chairman of the Anzac Day Trust), Bob Antonio, John O'Halloran.

Anzac DayVideoCommentsAnzac Day a commemoration of pride and pain for Diggers

Anzac Day commemorations can be as sombre as they are heartening for those who fought for us, fighting in wars that often left mental scars that remain raw decades later.

John Flint

Roger Cook: ANZAC Day remains one of the most important dates in our national calendar.

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ANZACCommentsPremium
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Anzac spirit defined the values of who we are now

Roger Cook: Anzac Day remains one of the most important dates in our national calendar.

Roger Cook