Australians across the country have turned out in their thousands to mark the most solemn day on the nation's calendar - Anzac Day. R_DAlessandro9 9News MORE:
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addressed the crowd at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.A war veteran is seen during the The Cenotaph for the Anzac Day Dawn Service on April 25, 2023 in Sydney, Australia.
"The mere presence of the whole range of naval support vessels was of immense reassurance, not only because they kept the troops going, but also because control of the sea meant that no matter how bad things got ashore, the Anzacs could never be cut off," he said. "We gather today not to glorify war, but to remember ourselves that we value who we are and the freedoms we possess and to acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of those who contributed to shaping the identity of our nation and those that continue to serve," Smith said.A serviceman stands with head bowed at the The Cenotaph for the Anzac Day Dawn Service on April 25, 2023 in Sydney, Australia.
"His behaviour and determination inspired everyone around him and kept others going when they were running low only reasons."
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Australians turn out to honour the fallen in solemn Anzac Day servicesTens of thousands of Australians have packed central squares in some of the country's biggest cities to pay tribute to fallen soldiers as the sun rose on Anzac Day. 9News
Read more »
Millions of Australians set for warm and sunny Anzac DayMillions of Australians will enjoy blue skies and warm weather for the Anzac Day public holiday, with fine conditions expected across the majority of the country.
Read more »
Hundreds of people to commemorate Anzac Day through Trek4VetsTrek4Vets co-founder Dean Luland says at least 300 people over seven areas and three separate states will be participating in the Midnight2Dawn Trek to commemorate Anzac Day. The Midnight2Dawn Trek has been running since 2015 and requires participants to trek until dawn to attend their local ANZAC Day service. “To complete this each year with a bunch of new faces and really cool people, and to stand around those people and watch their eyes light up on that dawn service – it’s really strong and it’s a really cool experience,” Mr Luland told Sky News Australia.
Read more »
SBS translates Ode of Remembrance into 45 languages for Anzac Day'At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.' Listen to the ode in English or your preferred language, here.
Read more »
Emotion of Anzac Day can kick start a Red V revival: KerrThe punters have written them off and contract negotiations are seemingly wearing them down but Josh Kerr is adamant Anzac Day is the perfect stage to turn the Dragons' fortunes around.
Read more »