Anzac Day, April 25, is the anniversary of Gallipoli landing, Australia and New Zealand's first major military action in the first World War. Some 8,700 Australian soldiers died in the conflict.

Anzac Day, April 25, is the anniversary of Gallipoli landing, Australia and New Zealand's first major military action in the first World War. Some 8,700 Australian soldiers died in the conflict.

On April 30, 1915, when the first news of the landing reached New Zealand, a half-day holiday was declared and impromptu services were held. Anzac troops went down in history for their bravery and ...

The official ANZAC Day 2025 festivities wrapped up with delicious libations at the morning tea at the residence of the Australian ambassador. Rudd gave welcoming remarks, followed by Banks’ remarks.

And that wraps up our coverage of Anzac Day for 2024. About 85,000 people attended dawn services and marches in Australia’s capital cities this morning, to honour those who have served in ...

Anzac Day is a day of remembrance and a public holiday across Australia. Source: AAP / Jono Searle Every year on 25 April, Australia observes Anzac Day with a public holiday. It’s a day of ...

Anzac Day 2025 falls on a Friday, meaning Aussies will be treated to yet another long weekend. So in the lead up to the anniversary of Australian and New Zealand soldiers landing on Gallipoli, let ...

Westminster Abbey has been closely associated with ANZAC Day commemorations from the very beginning. On 25th April 1916, around 2,000 Australian and New Zealand soldiers marched through the streets of ...

Full Anzac Day 2025 guide for events in the Northern Territory. From Darwin, to Adelaide River, Katherine and Alice Springs – there’ll be plenty of events for Territorians to commemorate Anzac ...

Anzac Day requires most businesses to close until 1pm under the Shop Trading Hours Act 1990. Exemptions allow certain shops to open, while cafes and restaurants may add a surcharge for morning ...

Members of the Royal New Zealand Navy replace their caps during an Anzac Day 2024 service of remembrance on board HMS M.33, the sole surviving ship from the Gallipoli campaign. PA.