For over a century Australians have served in conflict and peace around the world, protecting values of freedom and democracy.
Our national spirit of remembrance has found a home on Anzac Day which marks that brave and fateful moment in 1915, when 16,000 Australian troops landed at Gallipoli. That spirit was reinforced on the Western Front and the battles of subsequent conflicts such as World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars.
Many words are associated with Australians at war and on peacekeeping missions: bravery, camaraderie, mateship, service, loyalty, honour, heroes and heroines. But there is one common word – one goal – that brings them all together: peace.
On Anzac Day we remember and give thanks for the service of all those who have fought for our freedoms; and we give thanks for all those serving our country today.
To learn more about the Anzacs, please visit www.anzacportal.dva.gov.au.
Below are the main Anzac Day services in Fairfax on 25 April 2025. For a full list of services across the broader Sunshine Coast, go to www.rslqld.org/whats-on/anzac-day
