Keyword "anzac Day" - List of latest news (97 results)

10:05 Kiss focused on task with Reds

Reds mentor Les Kiss says he remains fully committed to guiding Queensland despite ongoing speculation that he’s about to be named as the man to replace Joe Schmidt as Wallabies coach.

07:18 ‘Horrendous’: Aussies slam ANZ bank detail

An image outside a bank branch has caused uproar, with one person calling the move “horrendous”.

22/04 Reds winger targeting win, not tries

A try-scoring machine in his debut Super Rugby Pacific season, Reds winger Tim Ryan isn’t concerned by his lack of five-pointers in Queensland’s 2025 campaign.

18/04 Major snub revealed ahead of Anzac Day

Half the pipe bands traditionally featured in Brisbane’s Anzac Day Parade have been told they’re no longer welcome, prompting backlash from veterans and musicians who say the decision disrespects the event’s century-old traditions.

02/04 Uproar over school’s Anzac Day call

NSW Education Minister Prue Carr has slammed calls by a school principal in Sydney’s northwest for an “opt-out” Anzac Day service that sparked outrage among veterans.

06/01 Albo calls for major election change

Anthony Albanese has called for four-year fixed terms for the Federal Government, conceding that the existing system of elections every three years or earlier is too short.

26/07 Veterans Day in the United States: why it is celebrated, what it is and when it falls in 2024

Veterans Day in the United States honors military members who have served in the Armed Forces. In this note you will be able to learn about its origin, meaning and date of this commemoration this year.

10/07 Retail stores banned from opening on Anzac Day in NSW to combat 'creeping commercialisation'

The ban follows a review that found that the majority of people supported full-day trade restrictions during Australia's national day of remembrance as a way of better recognising ex-servicemen and women.

09/05 Daughter's desperate plea after business figure was fatally bashed

Jim Hill, 79, died after suffering blunt force trauma to his head during the attack in the south east Queensland town of Gatton on Anzac Day between 6pm and 7pm.

25/04 Man's stunning 18,000 piece Lego tribute to our Anzac heroes

A Western Australia mining worker has spent five months building an unusual and touching tribute to Australia's Anzac heroes - an 18,000-piece lego sculpture.

25/04 Edward leads commemorations on Anzac Day in moving tribute

Prince Edward stepped out today in London to mark Anzac Day during a sombre ceremony in London.

25/04 WWII veteran John Atkinson dies in shock accident while travelling to dawn service

A World War II veteran died while travelling to a dawn service this morning.

25/04 Heroic moment Anzac Day attendees lift and move a car

Video is circulating of the heroic moment a group of Anzac Day dawn service attendees joined together to lift and move a small car preventing the memorial from starting.

25/04 Unearthed photos of Harry and Kate teaming up to lead Anzac service

In a poignant memorial service paying tribute to Australian and New Zealand soldiers the Palace allowed the rare royal duo - Prince Harry and Princess Kate to take centre stage in 2019.

25/04 NRL called out over two missing words in Anzac Day upload

The NRL have come under fire on social media over two missing words in an Anzac Day post.

25/04 Greens councillor under fire for wearing pro-Palestine headdress

Rafaela Pandolfini lay a bouquet of flowers at a moving service in Coogee in Sydney's eastern suburbs on Thursday morning while wearing a keffiyeh.

25/04 Warm reward for ‘cheeky’ long weekend

Holiday makers looking to make the most of Anzac Day weekend are in for a treat, with the mercury tipped to rise across the country.

24/04 Sophie’s crucial role in helping Edward step up as he prepares for milestone

As Prince Edward prepares to lead Anzac Day celebrations this week, his wife, Sophie the Duchess of Edinburgh continues to show her constant support for his royal duties.

24/04 Day after Anzac Day looms as 2024's most requested sick day

Bosses have been told they need to brace for mass 'sickies' after Anzac Day - with the Friday following Thursday's public holiday likely to see many workplaces half-deserted.

24/04 Wintry blast to smash millions

A blast of winter chill is expected to hit Australia’s southeast, with those planning to attend Anzac Day dawn services warned to rug up.

22/04 After 101 treks across the Kokoda Track, one guide says it's too full of 'death traps' to go back

Charlie Lynn led trekkers across the rugged Kokoda Track for three decades — but after one trip last year, he decided the mountainous trail had fallen too far into disrepair for him to return.

22/04 Returning duo give Tigers post-bye boost

Richmond is poised to regain two important senior players for the Anzac Day Eve clash against Melbourne after Dylan Grimes and Jacob Hopper got through training on Monday.

22/04 What's open on Anzac Day 2024?

Thousands of Australians will come together at dawn services to honour and show their respect for both past and present soldiers. Here, Daily Mail Australia gives you the ultimate guide to Anzac Day 2024.

22/04 What’s happening on Anzac Day in Australia

This Anzac Day thousands of Australians and New Zealanders will come together at services across the nation to reflect on those who died and the sacrifices made by our veterans and serving Defence Force members.

21/04 How to find an Anzac Day service near you

The Australian War Memorial says the day is a time for the nation to "reflect on the many different meanings of war".

12/04 Anthony Albanese's historic act to mark Anzac Day

Anthony Albanese and Papua New Guinea PM will spend a few days walking the Kokoda Track before attending a Dawn Service at Isurava on April 25 to commemorate the 600 Australians who died.

10/04 Bunnings Anzac Day opening hours 2024: What you need to know

Bunnings hours will change as Australia marks Anzac Day to honor soldiers who have served and died in service on Thursday 25th of April.

09/04 Dan Murphy's and BWS Anzac Day opening hours 2024

Dan Murphy's and BWS hours will change as Australia marks Anzac Day to honor soldiers who have served and died in service on Thursday 25th of April.

09/04 Woolworths Anzac Day opening hours 2024: What you need to know

Woolworths hours will change as Australia marks Anzac Day to honor soldiers who have served and died in service on Thursday 25th of April.

08/04 Coles Anzac Day opening hours 2024: What you need to know

Coles hours will change as Australia marks Anzac Day to honor soldiers who have served and died in service on Thursday 25th of April.

05/04 No campaign's warning: First it was Australia Day, now it's Anzac Day

Referencing a series of distateful remarks made in recent years, Advance warned supporters that 'elites and activists... want to make it a political football or kill it with silence'.

04/04 ANZAC Day services around the country

This ANZAC day , April 25, lands on a Thursday - making it a public holiday weekend.

03/04 Backlash erupts over Anthony Albanese's Governor-General appointment

The Prime Minister announced on Wednesday that Australian businesswoman Sam Mostyn will replace Governor-General David Hurley when his term ends.

02/04 Veterans furious after Woolies turns its back on Anzac Day tradition

Woolworths has been blasted for turning its back on an iconic Anzac day tradition.

31/03 Aussie Easter rule sparking ‘culture shock’

An American living in Sydney has shared the “weird” rule he’s experienced this Easter weekend that he’d never had back home.

20/03 Old soldiers' fury as defence chiefs try to strip medals from veterans

Despite a decade of proudly wearing and displaying the AASM, the Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal stripped the crew members of the award.

08/03 RSL Queensland slammed over new 'acknowledgment of country' for Anzac Day ceremonies: 'Where do these things stop?'

A pamphlet outlining RSL Queensland's intended program for Anzac Day, which includes an Acknowledgement of Country emerged this week.

05/03 Burning question on everybody's mind about Penrith Beach

The man-made beach in Sydney's western suburbs, dubbed 'Pondi', was opened on December 19 as a 'temporary activation' with initial plans to keep the site accessible to the public until March 3.

07/02 Jacinta Price nominated for major award

A meteoric rise from small town deputy mayor to the leader of the No campaign has led to Jacinta Nampijinpa Price being short-listed for a prestigious prize for political leadership.

31/01 Diggers rage over Anzac Day march clash

Thousands of revellers were expected to flock to the Domain in Sydney on April 25 for the day-long Pandemonium event as part of the festival's inaugural Australian east coast tour.

21/12 Julie Bishop’s new job revealed

Former federal foreign minister Julie Bishop, 67, has unveiled her latest career venture following a departure from her political roots in 2019.

30/11 Premier attacked for 'un-Australian' treatment of ANZAC Day

A former liberal MP has slammed the South Australian government for removing Anzac Day , Christmas and the King's Birthday from the state's annual holiday list.

15/11 Has Alcohol Left Humanity Better or Worse Off?

“At this point in my life, the pros outweigh the cons,” one reader argued.

12/11 How Britain fell silent as the King led tributes to the fallen

King Charles and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak led Britain in honouring the country's war dead today as a parade of thousands of veterans lined Whitehall for poignant moment of remembrance.

14/10 How the Voice failed so spectacularly

Australia has voted No.

30/09 Anzac Day trading hours could be extended for retailers

Under the current Retail Trading Act 2008, traders such as supermarkets, fashion stores and other retailers can't open their doors on Anzac Day each year until 1pm in the afternoon.

28/09 Carrie Bickmore apologises to Brodie Grundy over mortifying blunder

Of all the reminders Brodie Grundy will get about not playing in Saturday’s AFL Grand Final, Carrie Bickmore’s is the most savage.

25/07 ‘It’s appalling’: Warriors boss slams NRL, calls for Origin move that would be ‘bigger than GF’

The resurgence of the Warriors has been one of the best stories in the NRL but amidst the club’s sudden success, CEO Cameron George has not forgotten the heartache of the past few years.

08/05 $1m threat as referees union consider action over ‘cheating’ claim

The CEO of the New Zealand Warriors’ major sponsor has seemingly walked back some of his comments about “cheating of the highest order”, but has reiterated he believes there was “unconscious bias” against the side.

07/05 Boss of Warriors major sponsor accuses NRL of ‘cheating of the highest order’

The NRL is reportedly set to review comments made by the CEO of One NZ Jason Paris after he accused the game of “cheating of the highest order”.

06/05 ‘Disgraceful’: 50m penalty dumbfounds footy world

The footy world is blowing up after a 50m penalty that almost no one can defend during the Tigers’ 15.14 (104) to 8.10 (58) win over the Eagles at the MCG.

02/05 Raging Toyota driver attacks second family

A second family has been targeted by a rage-filled Toyota LandCruiser driver just days after he rammed and shot at a Brisbane family.

30/04 Collingwood captain Darcy Moore drops F-bomb on live TV

Collingwood captain Darcy Moore has further endeared himself to AFL fans with an F-bomb on live TV at halftime of Collingwood’s Round 7 clash with Adelaide on Sunday.

29/04 ‘Brothers in arms, a long way from home’: the first Australians to fight fascism overseas

The discovery of a rare photo from the Spanish civil war raises questions about why volunteers from Australia are not commemorated

28/04 Magpies star out of massive clash

Collingwood star Scott Pendlebury will not be risked against Adelaide as he recovers from an eye injury.

27/04 Sunbed company slammed for 'offensive' ANZAC Day social media post

The image ,posted by Sunbeds Australia early on ANZAC Day on Tuesday, features a woman lying face down in a sunbed wearing just a g-string and appearing to mimic the ANZAC Day logo.

26/04 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s ‘attention-seeking stunt’

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26/04 Brother of drug lord's niece shares tribute after car crash death

The shattered brother of Keana Mokbel has shared his pain over the tragic loss of his little sister. 

25/04 What the Anzac Cove to Lone Pine track is really like

Every Aussie knows the story: 20,000 Anzacs landed at Gallipoli and despite being cut to pieces by Turkish defenders, gained a foothold. But the terrain they faced is a shock to witness.

25/04 Rowdy Anzac Day parties go on into the night

It looks like some revellers may have had a little too much Anzac spirit this year, with a few Aussies looking a little worse for wear after a day of two-up and paying their respects.

25/04 Sinister theory after woman’s gross letterbox find

A Sydney woman who found a puddle of baked beans on her letterbox may have uncovered a sinister new trend in her quiet community.

25/04 ‘One of the best speeches I’ve heard on this day’: AFL world lauds Pies skipper’s ‘brilliant’ speech

Collingwood captain Darcy Moore has been lauded for a brilliant and classy speech after following his side’s blistering comeback win over Essendon on Anzac Day.

25/04 Influencer slammed for weird Anzac tribute twerk

An Aussie influencer has caused a stir online after posting a video of her twerking “for the troops” on Anzac Day.

25/04 Aussies ‘special’ Anzac Day tradition

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25/04 Anzac Day horror as worker, 25, is killed at a BHP mine site

A man has died after being caught up in a collision at the Olympic Dam mining site in South Australia.

25/04 Pubs packed for Anzac Day games of two-up

Australians across the country packed pubs and clubs to play the traditional game of two-up, after a morning of dawn services and solemn ceremonies for Anzac Day.

25/04 Statue defaced with bright red paint in disgusting Anzac Day protest

Locals have been left horrified after the bronze statue of former NSW Governor Lachlan Macquarie at Windsor, in Sydney's northwest, was doused in red paint on Tuesday. 

25/04 Australians gather in Gallipoli to pay their respects to brave diggers

Australians who travelled to Gallipoli for Anzac Day have paid their respects to the brave diggers who fought and died for their country at the historic site.

25/04 What you didn't know about your local RSL club

Australian veterans are fed-up with having to pay another RSL club membership upon crossing the border for a beer at another club. 

25/04 King Charles III and his wife Camilla pay tribute to brave Anzacs

The Royals tweeted a series of photos of King Charles III and his wife Camilla, the Queen Consort, attending various Anzac Day services over the years in recognition of those who served in wars.

25/04 Three words you can’t say today

Aussies are being chastised for using the phrase ‘Happy Anzac Day’ today, with one veteran slamming the phrase as “inappropriate” and “disrespectful”.

25/04 Labor rejects ‘tricky’ Anzac accusation

Labor frontbenchers have rejected suggestions the government deliberately timed the release of a landmark defence review to link it to Anzac Day.

25/04 Young Aussies struggle to answer a very simple Anzac Day question

Young Aussies have struggled to answer the question 'what does Anzac stand for' when they were put on the spot by a social media star.

25/04 ‘No longer’: Anzac Day claim sparks debate

A Twitter user has sparked debate online with a controversial claim about Australia’s relationship to Anzac Day.

25/04 Eye-watering price for Anzac Day coffee

A Sydney man has paid an outrageous price for a coffee after the dawn service in Coogee, as cost of living pressures across the country send prices soaring.

25/04 Brodie Grundy reveals Max Gawn’s ‘selfless’ act before Tigers’ demolition job

It was this time last year Brodie Grundy played his final game for Collingwood after suffering a season-ending knee injury in the club’s Anzac Day win over Essendon.

24/04 Anzac Day hours for Woolworths, Coles Aldi, Bunnings

Australians are set to commemorate the sacrifice of armed forces through Anzac Day Dawn Services and marches across the country.

24/04 Veteran Heston Russell says Australia is becoming 'self entitled'

Retired Special Forces major Heston Russell wants Australians to remember the legacy of all our veterans who risked their lives by putting service to their nation above all else.

24/04 Australians wake for Anzac dawn services

Tens of thousands of Australians are waking well before first light to commemorate the 108th anniversary of the landing of Anzac troops at Gallopoli in World War I.

24/04 Lee's friend died beside him when their vehicle exploded during the Afghanistan war. He was left alone to deal with the trauma

Many veterans like Lee Sarich struggle to get the assistance and support they should receive when they return from conflict. It can have deadly consequences. 

24/04 Albo's Anzac Day message every Australian needs to hear

In his first Anzac Day address as the nation's leader, Mr Albanese will reflect on the Anzac legacy and the impact war has on a person and their loved ones.

24/04 Untold story of the first Australian woman to die in the Vietnam War

Sydney singer Cathy Wayne was on her second trip to Vietnam performing for Australian and US troops in July 1969 when a shot fired from inside a Marine Corps base left her dead on stage.

24/04 Nine-year low sinks Richmond to ugly depths

Melbourne have bounced back emphatically late on Monday night to take down a valiant Richmond outfit.

24/04 Matthew Richardson hits back over commentary jab

Matthew Richardson has received an apology after he was criticised by a football figure.

24/04 Warmer than average temperatures forecast for Anzac Day

Warmer than average weather has been predicted for Anzac Day dawn services in almost all capital cities across the country - except for Perth which is expected to drop to as low as 7C.

24/04 NAS returns but Storm forwards in doubt

Craig Bellamy says it’s too early to be “expecting miracles” from Nelson Asofa-Solomona, with the big man set to make his return from a knee injury against the Warriors on Anzac Day.

23/04 Can the new adventures of old Shaun Johnson propel the Warriors to a win on Anzac Day?

Shaun Johnson might never be the human highlight reel of his younger days but the Warriors playmaker has found a balance that's spurring his side to new heights. 

23/04 What's open this Anzac Day? Woolworths, Aldi, Coles and more

Anzac Day will see most stores across the nation closed during the morning to honour the solemn commemorations, however many of the bigger retailers will open in the afternoon.

21/04 Debate breaks out among AFL, NRL fans over playing of the Last Post

Debate has broken out online over the playing of The Last Post throughout the entirety of the rounds in the lead up to Anzac Day.

21/04 Marrickville bar cancels Anzac Day event after neighbours complained

The Great Club in Marrickville have had to cancel their two-up event for Anzac Day after angry locals reported the popular venue to the Inner West Council and complained about the noise.

20/04 Five-days double demerit points start TONIGHT - what you need to know

Motorists are being warned to slow down and take care as holidaymakers hit the road in the lead up to Anzac Day on Tuesday, with a five-day period of double demerits coming into force.

20/04 ‘Give the game away’: Bryan Fletcher’s Anzac Day warning

There are few bigger weeks during the regular season of the NRL calendar than Anzac Round.

20/04 Illegal game to return to pubs next week

Aussies will pour into pubs across the country to play two-up after hundreds of thousands flock to Anzac Day services to pay tribute to diggers past and present.

18/04 Zach Merrett and Taylor Adams suspended, out of Anzac clash

Essendon captain Zach Merrett and Collingwood star Taylor Adams will miss Tuesday’s Anzac Day clash at the MCG after both failed to have their charges downgraded.

17/04 ‘Made example of’: St Kilda’s Anthony Caminiti faces six week ban at AFL tribunal

Footy legend Garry Lyon feared Anthony Caminiti was “going to be made an example of” over his shocking hit on Collingwood’s Nathan Murphy.

17/04 Saints high flyer sent to tribunal

The fairytale start to Anthony Caminiti’s AFL career will be interrupted by a lengthy suspension after the St Kilda forward was referred directly to the tribunal on Monday.

16/04 St Kilda youngster’s inexcusable off the ball brain fade

Young St Kilda star Anthony Caminiti looks set for a stint on the sidelines after a silly off the ball act against Collingwood on Sunday.