Key Points
- Dawn services have been held across the country to mark Anzac Day.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has paid tribute to those who served their country.
- It's the 109th anniversary of the landings in Gallipoli.
Australians old and young woke up at the crack of dawn to honour Anzac soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country.
Dawn services have taken place across the nation to commemorate Anzac Day, while in Papua New Guinea, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese finished walking sections of the with his PNG counterpart, James Marape.
Albanese honoured the sacrifice of those who served along the mountainous trail, as well as those who served in other conflicts.
The history of Anzac Day
Thursday marks the 109th anniversary of the landing on 25 April 1915 in Gallipoli, Türkiye, of Australian and New Zealand soldiers, along with British, French and Indian troops, during World War One.
Defence Minister Richard Marles is in Gallipoli attending local ceremonies.
"When we think about the Gallipoli campaign, we think of mateship and sacrifice, and we admire the extraordinary actions of the Anzac soldiers," Marles said.
"We acknowledge the 1,500 Australian defence personnel who are currently deployed on operations and honour the memory of the more than 103,000 Australians who gave their life in service of our country."
The landings marked the first major battle Australian and New Zealand soldiers faced in World War One.
Capital city dawn services and marches
In Canberra, a single didgeridoo pierced the silence at the Australian War Memorial where some 32,000 people were present as the temperature dropped to 2C.
The landings at Gallipoli, Türkiye, marked the first major battle Australian and New Zealand soldiers faced in World War One. Source: AAP / Lukas Coch
Governor-General David Hurley lays a wreath during the Anzac Day dawn service at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Source: AAP / Lukas Coch
Queensland
Queenslanders gathered in their thousands across the state to pause and reflect on the contributions of defence personnel and their sacrifice to Australia.
Surf boats perform a burial at sea during Anzac Day Dawn Service at Elephant Rock in Currumbin on the Gold Coast. Source: AAP / Jono Searle
People at Anzac Day commemorations in Brisbane. Source: AAP / Darren England
By the time the service had finished, between 12,000 and 15,000 people had attended Anzac Square in the city's CBD.
NSW
Thousands of people, including veterans, gathered under a full moon and clear skies for a solemn pre-dawn service in Sydney's CBD.
The Returned Services League has encouraged Australians to honour the nation's veterans and defence personnel. Source: AAP / Bianca De Marchi
People at the Anzac Day dawn service at the Cenotaph in Martin Place, Sydney. Source: AAP / Dean Lewins
Victoria
Tens of thousands of Victorians gathered for Anzac Day dawn services as a large crowd turned out in chilly temperatures at the Shrine of Remembrance.
Liberal MP Phil Thompson, a former soldier who was appointed Anzac of the Year in 2016, said the day of reflection withstood all the current global tensions. Source: AAP / Con Chronis
The Shrine Of Remembrance during Anzac Day in Melbourne. Source: AAP / Con Chronis
A man on the steps of the Shrine of Remembrance during the Anzac Day dawn service in Melbourne. Source: AAP / Con Chronis
South Australia
The South Australian National War Memorial Service started at 5:30am.
Western Australia
The dawn service at the State War Memorial in Kings Park at Perth started at 5:30am before a gunfire breakfast was held at Government House Gardens at 7am.
The march took place at St Georges Terrace from 9am.
Northern Territory
A dawn service was held at the Cenotaph at the Esplanade in Darwin ahead of a 9am parade.
Tasmania
A dawn service was held at 6am at the Hobart Cenotaph, followed by the Queens Domain main parade at 11am along Elizabeth Street before the Hobart main service at 11:45am at the Queens Domain Cenotaph.
