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On Anzac Day you’ll hear stories of courage and mateship. It’s a way to rationalise war

Our leaders weave grand, often poetic, narratives around death on the battlefield – and then tragically we let it happen again

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand and Newcastle students explore the meaning behind Anzac

'I actually didn't know what Anzac meant before this, but now I do.'

Newcastle Herald

How do we commemorate the New Zealand Wars? The history of Anzac Day can be a guide

Despite 2023 having been the sixth year a national day of commemoration for the New Zealand Wars was observed, it’s debatable how many New Zealanders really knew much about it.

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Is the Anzac Day spirit dwindling among the young

'A much younger relative accused the event of jingoism.'

Newcastle Herald

Anzac clash: Inside the Tim Wilson ‘wreathgate’ scandal

It’s a political drama that has garnered its own nickname – wreathgate – and generated outrage, internet memes and days of headlines.

The New Daily

Licence lost after driver caught speeding twice in same day, same place

A woman lost her licence after being caught speeding twice on the same day in the same Newcastle street and police have been involved in two separate pursuits so far during the Anzac Day double demerit period.

Newcastle Herald

Thousands line King Street for Newcastle's Anzac Day march

Many of those who attended the Newcastle dawn service made their way to Perkins Street in preparation for the city's morning Anzac march to Civic Park.

Newcastle Herald

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'Great sense of pride': a moving dawn service at Nobbys

"We're the best regional dawn service for Anzac Day anywhere in Australia."

Newcastle Herald

This Anzac Day, beware politicians glossing over war’s evils to justify further military adventurism

Politicians will always sanitise the prosaic horror of combat death – and the ugly human fallout on the families of veterans

The Guardian - AU

Veterans want a new commemorative day in New Zealand

New Zealanders will pause and reflect on the service of armed forces in Anzac Day dawn services, marches and commemorations across the country.

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Storm ready for tough Anzac Day clash with Warriors

In 2022 Melbourne piled on seven tries in 21 minutes en route to a 60-point win but Storm coach Craig Bellamy predicts a tougher Warriors Anzac Day NRL contest.

AAP

Fancy a coin toss on Anzac Day? Here's where you can play Two-Up

After a morning of commemoration on April 25, many true blue Aussies will head to their local for an afternoon of Two-Up.

Newcastle Herald

Where Australians can commemorate Anzac Day in each capital city this year

Final preparations are underway for Anzac Day ceremonies across the nation to commemorates the courage and sacrifice of the Anzacs.

The New Daily

Less than illustrious: remembering the Anzacs means also not forgetting some committed war crimes

It was observed […] that the English had slain wounded and captured German prisoners.

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Australia and New Zealand armies expand their military co-operation with Plan Anzac, sharing intelligence and technology

The new "Plan Anzac" cooperation agreement will allow both armies to share operational intelligence and technology as New Zealand's new PM prepares to meet Anthony Albanese in Australia.

Newcastle Herald

'You could've heard a pin drop': students perform a powerful commemorative act

"It was the most beautiful intersection of arts commemoration, military families and recognition that I've experienced in Australia."

Newcastle Herald

Stolen Anzac Day tribute to veteran father returned to owner

"I just feel really blessed that it is back."

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Anzac Day 2022 in Darwin sees Prime Minister Scott Morrison, deputy Labor leader Richard Marles, attend commemorations

The sound of a didgeridoo marked the start of Darwin's Anzac dawn service, attended by a large crowd including Prime Minister Scott Morrison and deputy Labor leader Richard Marles.

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Anzac Day service returns to Kings Park as Perth families embrace driveway dawn services

An intimate, invite-only service is held at Perth's State War Memorial to protect vulnerable veterans from COVID as the new tradition of driveway dawn services is embraced by families across Perth.

Newcastle Herald

'The bravest thing God ever made': Bob Skelton's poem To the Anzacs honours bravery and courage

Topics: To the Anzacs, a moving photo of the Newcastle Memorial Walk and an aid concert.

The Conversation

For many Australians, Anzac Day has been defined by a pilgrimage to Gallipoli. Can we mark the day differently?

After years of pandemic disruptions, crowds will once again be free to attend Anzac Day dawn services and veteran marches on April 25 this year.

The Guardian - AU

An Australian War Memorial sponsored by weapons dealers is no place for quiet reflection on Anzac Day

With boastful displays and arms maker sponsors, the memorial falls ever shorter of duty to commemorate the toll of war

Newcastle Herald

Marking a hallowed day with respect

It's likely to rain as Australians pay their respects on Monday. Anzac Day has become perhaps the most hallowed secular day on the nation's calendar, a moment to pause for those who sacrificed so much in the days of empire and worldwide warfare. With events in Ukraine, those days feel…

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