Observed on 25 April each year, Anzac Day was originally devised to honour the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who served in the Gallipoli Campaign, their first engagement in the First World War (1914–1918).
ANZAC Day continues to be recognised as a day of remembrance and recognition of those who have served or continue to serve in Australian or New Zealand armed forces and remains one of the most important national occasions for both countries.
ANZAC Day is a celebration of mateship, a coming together in unity against a common enemy, a recognition of the ANZAC spirit and an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made by those who served for our country.
“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them”.
How can I get involved?
DUBBO
- The Dawn Service begins at 5.45am at the Cenotaph at Victoria Park on Darling Street.Darling Street between Talbragar and Wingewarra Streets will be closed from 5am to 6.30am.
- The Anzac March will begin in Brisbane Street outside the Dubbo RSL. Those taking part in the march are asked to gather from 9.45am with the March beginning at 10am. The March will proceed to the Cenotaph at Victoria Park for the 10.30am Service.
ORANGE
- The Dawn Service will take place at Robertson Park in Summer Street from 6am. A March will form up at the Memorial Hall in Anson Street at 5.45am and step off at 5.55am.
- The ANZAC March assembles at the Memorial Hall in Anson Street at 10am. The March will start at the Memorial Hall and take place up Byng Street, down Sale Street to Summer Street and finish at Robertson Park. It begins at 10.30am.
BATHURST
- Dawn Service, Bathurst War Memorial Carillon, Church Street, Bathurst from 4:30am. Service followed by breakfast at Bathurst RSL Club.
- An ANZAC Day March will take place from 9:45am, starting from the Bathurst RSL Club, 114 Rankin Street, Bathurst, and proceeding to the Bathurst War Memorial on Church Street. The Main Service will immediately follow the March from 10:30am. This service will be followed by wreath laying Boer War Memorial and 8 Div Memorial.
BROKEN HILL
- The Dawn Service begins at 6:00am at the Broken Hill RSL Sub Branch
- An ANZAC Day march, starting from Broken Hill RSL Sub Branch and proceeding to Cenotaph, followed by an ANZAC Day memorial service from 10:30am
- 2024 Friends of ANZAC Luncheon at Broken Hill Civic Centre from 12:00pm
WAGGA WAGGA
- Dawn Service at Cenotaph Victory Memorial Gardens at 5:30am
- Parade assembles on corner of Baylis and Morgan Streets at 9:30am for 10:00am March parade down Bayliss Street to Cenotaph
