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The Latest Breaking News from ANZAC Day

NSW Premier Chris Minns Confirms Extra Public Holiday For ANZAC Day 2026 & 2027

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has confirmed that the state will observe an extra public holiday on ANZAC Day for the next two years.

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NSW gets extra public holiday for Anzac Day – but some other states won’t follow suit

Chris Minns announces change for minimum of two years as Anzac Day falls on weekends this year and next

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Cafes urged to close on Anzac Day long weekend holiday

There will be a statewide public holiday to compensate for Anzac Day falling on a weekend over the next two years, but not everyone is punching the air.

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A law change will expand who we remember on Anzac Day – the New Zealand Wars should be included too

Anzac Day has come and gone again. But – lest we forget – war and its consequences are not confined to single days in the calendar. Nor do we only remember those who fought at Gallipoli more than a century ago.

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Indigenous used as political football in Welcome debate

Aboriginal people are being used as a political football in an "outdated and tired match" and critics miss the point of Welcome to Country, an advocate says.

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Albanese Says That ANZAC Day Hecklers Should Face ‘Full Force Of The Law’

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has publicly condemned a group of hecklers during ANZAC Day Welcome to Country ceremonies.

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Indigenous Elders Disappointed As Melbourne Storm Cancels ANZAC Day Welcome To Country

Melbourne Storm is facing heavy criticism after cancelling a planned Welcome to Country ceremony on ANZAC Day.

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Magpies' old guard underline class against Bombers

Collingwood's experienced heads Steele Sidebottom, Scott Pendlebury, Jamie Elliott and Jeremy Howe were crucial to the Magpies' Anzac Day win over Essendon.

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Politics put aside as leaders pay respect on Anzac Day

Australia's political leaders call an election campaign truce to attend dawn services and remember the sacrifice of servicemen and women.

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Things To Do In Each State This ANZAC Day Long Weekend

From performances, comedy to art exhibitions. Here's what to do on ANZAC Day Long Weekend in each state in Australia.

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Lest we forget? Aside from Anzac Day, NZ has been slow to remember its military veterans

Following some very public protests, including Victoria Cross recipient Willie Apiata handing back his medal, the government’s announcement of an expanded official definition of the term “veteran” brings some good news for former military personnel ahead of this year’s ANZAC Day.

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Captains give Anzac Day Bledisloe Test the tick

The New Zealand and Australian captains have given their approval to future Bledisloe Cup series including a Test on Anzac Day.

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NSW’s Anzac Day retail ban is the latest in a long line of pious and empty symbolic gestures

Iconoclastic views on the holy acronym are too often condemned as disrespectful to the war dead

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Emotions flow in Lake Macquarie, as Anzac Day ceremonies attract big crowds

'I don't think anybody likes war, but sometimes it's necessary.'

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Thousands Commemorate Anzac Day In Australia And New Zealand

Anzac Day commemorations in Australia and New Zealand honor fallen soldiers with solemn services and tributes, despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pan...

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All of the photos from Anzac Day services across the Hunter

From past serving family members to freshly graduated cadets.

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Nation commemorates Anzac Day to remember the fallen

Veterans, defence personnel and their families proudly displayed service medals on marches in honour of those who died or were injured defending Australia.

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Lost luggage hampers New Zealand Anzac commemorations

New Zealand defence force personnel will commemorate Anzac Day on the Gallipoli peninsula without band instruments after losing their luggage in transit.

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The Conversation

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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Anzac Day retail restrictions under government review

People in NSW could be able to head to the shops earlier on Anzac Day as the government reviews trading hour restrictions.

Newcastle Herald

Is the Anzac Day spirit dwindling among the young

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

Newcastle Herald

Police praise Hunter's Anzac Day crowd conduct

People commemorating Anzac Day across the Hunter this year did so respectfully, with police praising crowd behaviour at services and licensed venues.

Daily Mirror

Anzac Day: Woman faces backlash after twerking to commemorate war dead

Australian influencer Bianka Ismailovski sparked outrage after she posted a video of herself twerking to commemorate Anzac Day

The Canberra Times

'More than just two-up': Canberrans reflect on Anzac day

"It's not just what they're fighting on the battlefield, it's what they're fighting when they get home."

Evening Standard

Prince William joins thousands at Hyde Park corner to commemorate Anzac Day

The Prince of Wales commemorated Australia and New Zealand’s war dead in a dawn service marking Anzac Day on Tuesday.

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