No matter which day of the week it falls on, ANZAC Day is a day of significance. It's also a day of thinking about the past, tossing coins into the air and throwing back cold ones — remembering Australia and New Zealand's military war efforts both then and now, and ...
A special experience is totime the trek with ANZAC Day; the dawn service at Bomana Cemetery just outside of Port Moresby is particularly moving. To learn more about the Kokoda campaign, I recommend readingKokodaby Peter FitzSimmons or the similarly-namedKokodaby Paul Ham. The filmKokodais grip...
On Wednesday, my two older boys also went to the ANZAC Day footy match at the MCG for the first time. I told them as they left they would never ever forget it. A full minute of respectful silence in a packed ‘G followed by the deafening roar of the crowd, is as good as it gets...
Anzac Day When: Monday 25 April; see the full program here Where: Australian War Memorial Cost: Free. Anzac Day, 25 April, is a national day of remembrance. The Australian War Memorial will mark the 107th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings with a commemorative program. From 4.30 am, rep...
Learn about and taste traditional Aboriginal foods from a First Nations guide. Discover how these foods are being adapted for contemporary use. Cost: From $20. Read more 5. Sport: XXII ANZAC Day Cup – Sydney Roosters vs St George Illawarra Dragons ...
1. Enjoy a sunset on top of ANZAC Hill This is considered the best location to end the day in Alice Springs. Not only will you be able to see the entirety of the city from up here, but you’ll see the stunning West Macdonnell Ranges snaking off into the distance. ...
Remembrance, off St Kilda Rd, was completed in 1934 as a dedication to the men and women who lost their lives in WWI. Historical exhibitions shed light on the sacrifices made and it’s the site of some of Melbourne’s most important military and remembrance ceremonies such as ANZAC Day. ...
This coastal walk, which is dedicated to the ANZACs and the history of the region, is situated on a cliff face and offers awe-inspiring views of the expansive ocean. The walk is about 1.5 kilometers long, is suitable for the whole family, and is a great way to stretch your legs and...
House Day. Jamie Durie, award-winning landscape architect and television presenter, will be a special guest. There will also be panel discussions, hands-on demonstrations, live music and fun kids’ activities. Above all, it will be a chance to learn more abouthow to live a more sustainable ...
We were told stories about him, we leafed through his little blue felt-covered logbook, we looked at fading black and white photographs of a young man in uniform and on Anzac Day, we pinned medals on the right-hand side of our chest and we marched in our village’s parade. During ...