Claim Anzac Day 'would no longer exist' under Labor pokies ban shot down
7 years, 1 month ago

Claim Anzac Day 'would no longer exist' under Labor pokies ban shot down

ABC  

A claim by a pro-poker machine group that Anzac Day events would be cancelled at a suburban RSL if Labor's gambling policy is implemented in Tasmania has been blasted as a "sensationalist, partisan exploitation" of the memory of those who served their country. "Anzac Day would no longer exist in Glenorchy," Mr Chivers says in the clip. Ms Hoult, a former Leading Seaman in the Royal Australian Navy, said she was "deeply offended that Anzac day is being held to ransom by Mr Chivers over pokies". The candidate for the seat of Bass said it was "an utter nonsense" to suggest that Anzac Day was "somehow dependent on pokies to continue to exist" and called on Mr Chivers to apologise.

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Australia and New Zealand honor their war dead with dawn services on Anzac Day
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia and New Zealand honor their war dead with dawn services on Anzac Day

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Hundreds of thousands of people gathered across Australia and New Zealand for dawn services and street marches Thursday to commemorate their war dead on Anzac Day. New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon attended a dawn service in his country’s largest city, Auckland, while Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese saw the sun rise at a World War II …

Why the day after Anzac Day looms as the most requested 'sickie' in Australia this year
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Why the day after Anzac Day looms as the most requested 'sickie' in Australia this year

Daily Mail  

Bosses are bracing for mass 'sickies' on Friday - with the sole working day between the Anzac Day public holiday and the weekend expected to witness a desertion of many workplaces. While vague physical illnesses are still the most common reason for days off, the co-founder of sick leave certificate app Sicky, Avinash Vazirani, said stress or the 'mental health …

Veteran diggers erupt as Woolworths turns its back on an iconic Anzac Day tradition
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Veteran diggers erupt as Woolworths turns its back on an iconic Anzac Day tradition

Daily Mail  

The supermarket was criticised by a veteran and senator woolworths has been blasted for snubbing an iconic Anzac day tradition by refusing to stock RSL Australia's special limited-edition Anzac biscuit tins. Woolworths has been criticised for not stocking special Anzac biscuit tins this year The tins, which carry alternative designs for different wars and conflicts, are a collectors' item and …

RSL Queensland slammed over new 'acknowledgment of country' for Anzac Day ceremonies: 'Where do these things stop?'
1 year ago

RSL Queensland slammed over new 'acknowledgment of country' for Anzac Day ceremonies: 'Where do these things stop?'

Daily Mail  

RSL Queensland is facing backlash over a new Acknowledgment of Country that is set to be read out at Anzac Day ceremonies. A pamphlet outlining RSL Queensland's intended program for Anzac Day, which includes the Acknowledgement of Country, was shown on Sky News on Thursday evening. The Returned and Services League in Queensland is copping backlash over a change that …

What is Anzac Day and how is it marked in Australia and New Zealand?
2 years, 10 months ago

What is Anzac Day and how is it marked in Australia and New Zealand?

The Independent  

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ANZAC Day: Aussies pour into pubs and party the public holiday away with two-up and slabs of VB
2 years, 10 months ago

ANZAC Day: Aussies pour into pubs and party the public holiday away with two-up and slabs of VB

Daily Mail  

Aussies have poured into pubs to play two-up and chug slabs of Victoria Bitter after hundreds of thousands flocked to ANZAC Day services to pay tribute to diggers past and present. Thousands of Aussies have packed into pubs across Australia to play two-up and drink VB after attending ANZAC DAY services A punter dressed as a sailor shows off his …

Anzac Day marked across Australia as crowds return to public ceremonies and parades
2 years, 10 months ago

Anzac Day marked across Australia as crowds return to public ceremonies and parades

ABC  

Dawn ceremonies across the country have honoured the men and women who died in armed conflict while serving Australia. The RSL's New South Wales president, navy veteran Ray James, said "enormous crowds" turned up for the pre-dawn service despite wet weather. In Townsville, home to one of Australia's largest military communities, Chief of Army Lieutenant-General Rick Burr led the dawn …

Anzac Day 2022: Aussies flock to dawn services to remember our diggers
2 years, 10 months ago

Anzac Day 2022: Aussies flock to dawn services to remember our diggers

Daily Mail  

Australians have gathered at Anzac Day dawn services across the country to pay tribute to servicemen and women for the first time in big numbers since the Covid pandemic began in 2020. The Last Post is played in Sydney's Martin Place, where thousands gathered for the Anzac Day dawn service On the Gold Coast, Australians of all ages packed Currumbin's …

Anzac Day services in Northern Rivers to proceed despite flood damage
2 years, 10 months ago

Anzac Day services in Northern Rivers to proceed despite flood damage

ABC  

The record floods that laid waste to parts of the Northern Rivers earlier this year have not been enough to stop many in the New South Wales region from going above and beyond to ensure that Anzac Day services go ahead. Key points: Lismore locals have pulled together to clean up the cenotaph in time for Anzac Day Murwillumbah's service …

William to remember Australia and New Zealand’s fallen troops on Anzac Day
2 years, 11 months ago

William to remember Australia and New Zealand’s fallen troops on Anzac Day

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. William, second in line to the throne, will also remember Australians and New Zealanders …

Regional communities lead Anzac Day commemorations in WA as Perth remains in lockdown
3 years, 10 months ago

Regional communities lead Anzac Day commemorations in WA as Perth remains in lockdown

ABC  

Regional communities across Western Australia have led the state's Anzac Day commemorations, as Perth cancelled major services due to lockdown. As Perth and the adjacent Peel region entered their second day of lockdown on Sunday, regional WA hosted the only Anzac Day services open to the public with thousands attending across the state. Find more local news Browse for your …

Anzac Day goes ahead on Mid North and Coffs Coast albeit slightly different from the usual
3 years, 10 months ago

Anzac Day goes ahead on Mid North and Coffs Coast albeit slightly different from the usual

ABC  

There can be little more a poignant moment than listening to the Last Post played by a bugler on Anzac Day, but this year in Coffs Harbour there was added emotion. Key points: The pandemic forced RSL sub branches to come up with new ideas for safely commemorating Anzac Day An RSL president of almost two decades is stepping down, …

Anzac Day services and private commemorations across Australia remember 'ultimate sacrifice' of war
3 years, 10 months ago

Anzac Day services and private commemorations across Australia remember 'ultimate sacrifice' of war

ABC  

Leaders and service men and women have paid tribute to the sacrifices of veterans and the strength of Australians at Anzac Day commemorations across the country. At the national dawn service in Canberra, the Prime Minister said while the Anzac story may have begun 106 years ago in Gallipoli, it was in the homes, farms and towns across the country …

Perth COVID lockdown enters day two with Anzac Day dawn services restricted to driveways
3 years, 10 months ago

Perth COVID lockdown enters day two with Anzac Day dawn services restricted to driveways

ABC  

Residents of Perth and Peel held their Anzac Day dawn services on their driveways again on the second day of a city-wide lockdown. Key points: WA is waiting for results from a large number of COVID tests on the second day of lockdown in the Perth and Peel regions One new case was recorded on Saturday, and the list of …

Victoria lifts Anzac Day march capacity cap, decision to come on AFL crowds
3 years, 10 months ago

Victoria lifts Anzac Day march capacity cap, decision to come on AFL crowds

ABC  

The capacity limit at Melbourne's Anzac Day march has been lifted to 8,000 veterans, but RSL Victoria says numbers may remain low at the commemorations. Key points: RSL Victoria has been given permission for veterans to register on the day and lift numbers Only about 1,400 people had registered when the cap was at 5,000 people Spectators are still being …

Coronavirus levels in Adelaide wastewater returns to 'zero' as Anzac Day services 'restricted'
4 years ago

Coronavirus levels in Adelaide wastewater returns to 'zero' as Anzac Day services 'restricted'

ABC  

South Australia's Premier says the state government will offer as much support as necessary to ensure Anzac Day dawn services can go ahead next month despite coronavirus restrictions. "We seem to have got all the planning right for events like the Fringe and international tennis and football, but here we are scrambling at the last minute to offer support for …

Leaders mark Anzac Day 2020 at War Memorial as Australians pay respects from home amid coronavirus lockdown
4 years, 10 months ago

Leaders mark Anzac Day 2020 at War Memorial as Australians pay respects from home amid coronavirus lockdown

ABC  

The national Anzac Day ceremony was watched by thousands on Saturday morning — broadcast from the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, as people stay home amid coronavirus restrictions. The performance, in support of the RSL's Light Up the Dawn initiative encouraging people to commemorate Anzac Day at home, was livestreamed on the Opera House's Facebook page and has been viewed …

Thousands observe Anzac Day Dawn Service in Australia
4 years, 10 months ago

Thousands observe Anzac Day Dawn Service in Australia

Daily Mail  

Thousands of Australians and New Zealanders have stood at the end of their driveways with candles to remember those who defended their country during the annual Anzac Day Dawn Service. Anzac Day marches and services were cancelled across the country due to the coronavirus pandemic A memorial is seen on the front lawn of a Rydalmere resident during the early …

Australian war veterans brace for an Anzac Day without the company of soldiers
4 years, 10 months ago

Australian war veterans brace for an Anzac Day without the company of soldiers

ABC  

As Australia prepares to mark an Anzac Day unlike any other, our veterans are facing the challenge of physical separation during a time that is traditionally more about unity. Favourite day of the year Anzac Day this year was supposed to mark a 10-year reunion for Troy Methorst and members of his combat team who served in Afghanistan from 2010–2011. …

Coronavirus Australia: Anzac Day services are CANCELLED
5 years ago

Coronavirus Australia: Anzac Day services are CANCELLED

Daily Mail  

Australian-led international Anzac Day services have been cancelled as the government moves to slow the spread of coronavirus. Anzac Day commemorations at Gallipoli and on the Western Front will be among the events cancelled this year because of the global pandemic Large Anzac Day gatherings in Australian capital cities will go ahead in a different format. Anzac Day services in …

Coronavirus forces cancellation of Anzac Day services in Victoria, NSW, Tasmania, Queensland and Western Australia
5 years ago

Coronavirus forces cancellation of Anzac Day services in Victoria, NSW, Tasmania, Queensland and Western Australia

ABC  

A number of states have moved to cancel some Anzac Day services and ban the public from attending others in an attempt to thwart the spread of coronavirus. Key points: All states and territories aside from South Australia, NT and ACT have cancelled Anzac Day services Many states are looking into alternative ways for people to commemorate the day The …

Coronavirus COVID-19 concerns prompt RSL to concede Anzac Day services will likely be cancelled
5 years ago

Coronavirus COVID-19 concerns prompt RSL to concede Anzac Day services will likely be cancelled

ABC  

The WA branch of the RSL has conceded there is a "pretty good possibility" Anzac Day services will be cancelled in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic given the vulnerability of elderly veterans to the disease. "If you're asking whether it's a possibility that Anzac Day here would be cancelled, there's a pretty good possibility," Mr McCourt said. "I'll be …

Anzac Day commemorations are cancelled over fears they will be targeted
5 years, 11 months ago

Anzac Day commemorations are cancelled over fears they will be targeted

Daily Mail  

Anzac Day events are being cancelled across New Zealand over fears patrons safety could be compromised after the Christchurch terror attacks. Helensville RSA president Les Coste said the local events were scrapped following recommendations from Auckland Police, who suggested fewer events city-wide, the NZ Herald reported. Anzac Day events across New Zealand have been cancelled over fears patrons safety could …

Anzac Day 2018: Perth's Kings Park dawn service includes historic combined haka and corroboree
6 years, 10 months ago

Anzac Day 2018: Perth's Kings Park dawn service includes historic combined haka and corroboree

ABC  

Tens of thousands of people have gathered under clear skies for the traditional Anzac Day dawn service in Kings Park in Perth. Brigadier Moore told the service Anzac Day was not about glorifying war, but recognising the "almost incomprehensible sacrifice" made by so many. 'More look to Anzac Day than Australia Day' Mr Aspinall, the RSL's WA president, said he …

Japanese restaurant slammed for using Anzac Day phrase to promote a deal in Sydney
6 years, 10 months ago

Japanese restaurant slammed for using Anzac Day phrase to promote a deal in Sydney

Daily Mail  

A popular Japanese restaurant in Sydney has been slammed for using Anzac Day to promote the venue. Popular Japanese restaurant Toko has been slammed after using Anzac Day to promote the venue when they emailed a flyer to their subscribers The flyer was sent out in the lead up to the national day of remembrance to share its opening hours …

Anzac Day 2018: How to play two-up - (and win)
6 years, 10 months ago

Anzac Day 2018: How to play two-up - (and win)

Daily Mail  

Every Anzac Day RSL clubs and pubs are packed with punters taking the opportunity to play an iconic game which has become synonymous with the Anzac legend. A spinner's job is to throw two coins or pennies in the air from a wooden paddle called a 'kip' It was extremely popular with Australian troops during World War 1 and has …

Glenorchy RSL may face action over ad linking pokies ban to Anzac Day celebrations
7 years, 1 month ago

Glenorchy RSL may face action over ad linking pokies ban to Anzac Day celebrations

ABC  

Tasmania's RSL headquarters is to consider taking action against its Glenorchy branch over a controversial video that linked a ban on poker machines to the cancellation of Anzac Day celebrations. Glenorchy RSL President John Chivers defended his comments on Anzac Day despite removing the controversial video. "We stand by our comments that should we lose gaming machines our club will …

Wynyard RSL president disgusted by Glenorchy RSL linking pokies to Anzac Day
7 years, 1 month ago

Wynyard RSL president disgusted by Glenorchy RSL linking pokies to Anzac Day

ABC  

The president of a north-west Tasmanian RSL club that ditched poker machines in 2014 says pokies were a financial drain and removing them had little impact on Anzac Day events. "If poker machines are ripped out of pubs and clubs, and in this case at Glenorchy, it will likely lead to the closure of the Glenorchy RSL," he said. "Needless …

Anzac Day 2016: Liberal MP Stuart Robert criticised for linking war veterans and negative gearing policy
8 years, 10 months ago

Anzac Day 2016: Liberal MP Stuart Robert criticised for linking war veterans and negative gearing policy

ABC  

Liberal MP Stuart Robert has been criticised after using Twitter to link Anzac Day to a Turnbull Government tax policy. Mr Robert, who resigned as assistant minister for defence amid controversy earlier this year, tweeted that "there are more defence force personnel who use negative gearing than surgeons, judges, anaesthetists and psychiatrists combined" shortly after 10:30am today. In a statement …

Anzac Day: Thousands gather for Sydney's CBD march
8 years, 10 months ago

Anzac Day: Thousands gather for Sydney's CBD march

ABC  

Onlookers gathered two and three deep along Sydney's Elizabeth Street to witness the annual Anzac Day march, which took an alternative route this year due to light rail works. Vietnam War veteran John William Shepherd said Anzac Day was about remembering his mates that died. Thousands gather for Martin Place dawn service Vietnam War Veteran John William Shepherd remembers his …

What Anzac Day means to East Gippsland's Royal Australian Air Force
9 years, 10 months ago

What Anzac Day means to East Gippsland's Royal Australian Air Force

ABC  

For the personnel at East Gippsland's Royal Australian Air Force base, Anzac Day is about remembering people lost and uniting with family. Keeping the spirit alive For Lieutenant Commander James Hawley, Anzac Day is about keeping the spirit and tradition fresh in the public's mind. Still marching strong For Squadron Leader Sarah Wheal, this Anzac Day reminds her of her …

Communities gather to remember war heroes
11 years, 10 months ago

Communities gather to remember war heroes

ABC  

People across the New South Wales south east are gathering to commemorate Anzac Day today. The Vice President of the Snowy River RSL sub-branch, Jim Crocker, says young people play a major role in the commemorations. “The school kids, both the Grammar School and Jindabyne Central School have both been very supportive in our efforts to recognise Anzac Day in …

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